I love the "Twilight" series. I have read all of the books, and I consider myself a huge fan. It's all familiar to me; I bought my ticket for a midnight showing weeks ago because I was so excited. Thus, I had huge expectations.
Twilight did not disappoint. Sure things were cut from the book, but the characters were the same. The story was the same. The love between Edward and Bella was as forbidden and shockingly romantic as Meyer's novel made it out to be. I've already seen the movie twice because I loved the story.
It was also visually appealing, and absolutely amazing.
I only wish I could step out of my shoes and experience it as a newbie. Only then could I judge it as a movie.