Is the movie exactly like the book? No - it never is, and it doesn't really matter here! If you're a fan, you'll still truly enjoy the film. The small changes to the story did not detract from the entertainment level of the film. This is the first movie that I've seen all year for which I was HAPPY to pay full ticket price! And it was worth every penny. Seeing Robert Pattinson embody Edward was worth the wait! You bet your butt I'm going to see it again! And I'll be first in line to buy a copy when it's released on DVD!!! FYI, I'm over thirty, and I have no kids, so yes, both the series and the movie appeal to women who are NOT teenagers or mothers!