Well, that's a good question. I read all the Harry Potter books and really liked them.... but a romance book about vampires, please ! Well, I finally gave in. I found the story engaging and well written, and thought their are parts that were a bit heavy on the romance, but it was wholesome. The move closely followed the books and found it very engaging, funny and yes intense enough for guys to get into. And unlike the reviewer for the Phoenix Tribune, I think the movie was well made, not the 2.5 stars he rated it which puts it in the range of Zoolander and any Adam Sandler movie. Go see it you'll probably be suprised that you actually like it.