I think that they did an excellent job! I was really worried that they would butcher it, but they didn't. They hit all the key points, and I loved all the Cullens. The high school kids did a great job, too. There are definitely things that only people that read Twilight will get, but even those who haven't will love this movie. My husband and I are both 28, he hasn't read the book, and even he really liked it! There were parts that were soo funny, and the chemistry between Edward and Bella was fantastic! Go see this movie!