Coming from someone that had no desire to see this movie, I cannot recommend it highly enough. You become immersed in this world that is so vividly portrayed and intricately designed. It is a saga that encompasses the highest good and the most heinous evil in such a way that transcends any film to date. It is engrossing from start to finish and seamlessly takes the audience to a wondrous planet and people that are immediately real to us…not animated. Fantastic.
As a 49 year old mother of two, the premise of a vampire saga did not, in any way, entice me to read a book or see a movie on the subject. However, my 21 year old daughter insisted that I read Twilight, and THEN see the movie with her. Being the pushover that I am when it comes to my kids, thank goodness, I did as I was told and have never been more pleased. The books are an excellent read, and the movies are an unprecedented joy...given the usual disappointment when viewing a movie after devouring (pun intended) the book. Twilight was just an appetizer. New Moon took us all to the next level. Excellent casting. Fabulous acting. Bravo, and can not wait for Eclipse. Stephenie Meyer deserves ever single million she collects.