The movie was great. It is definately a good idea to read the book first so you understand the way the movie is filmed. The dialogue and slowness of the scenes is exactly how the book makes you feel, like you are caught in that exact moment and the rest of the world does not exsist. Read the book(s) and GO SEE THE MOVIE!!! Good set up for movie #2 at end of Twilight, I can't wait to see it!