I'm a fan of the books, and while the movie didn't follow them very well, what novel-based movie does? Though the plot developed a bit too quickly, it was a good movie and a fun diversion. And I can't lie -- those vampires are definitely easy on the eyes. Highly recommend it.
The first one was great, so I figured I'd give the sequel a shot. This one was definitely aimed at a younger audience, and while there was a bit of adult humor, it was obviously meant for the 3 to 9-year-old crowd. It dragged on at some points, but it was pretty enjoyable and a low-key way to spend a Friday evening.
This was, overall, a very good movie. It had plenty of action and some great humor, which is to be expected of a Will Smith film. I wouldn't have minded sitting in the theatre for another twenty minutes for a bit more detailed plot development, but beggars can't be choosers. A hearty round of applause for Peter Berg.