Waaay better done than the first movie. True to the book. The movie actually even more clearly presented the story line at times than the book. Good pacing, special effects, better vampire sparkling, better meadow, prettier Bella, gorgeous Jacob... thankfully no speed racer robotic running up hills, etc. -- much better in that department. Kristen is still a little quirky but she was clearly better directed in this movie. The Volturi were nothing like I expected, but I loved their portrayal - especially Aro. GREAT JOB overall. This is a first class movie and got the money and directing it deserved. I wish they would have figured out the gold mine they had in time for the first movie to have been better made.