First off, let me say that I really loved the movie. It was very well made and very well acted by all and the scenery was gorgeous. I also took it in for what it was, which many people seem to be having a hard time doing. If you’re planning on going to see it, please keep in mind what exactly it is that you are going to see. It’s a teen love story with vampires. It’s not non-stop action or blood or sex. If you read the books, you know this. If you didn’t, well, just know that it isn’t your typical “vampire” tale and it has some cheesy dialogue. It’s supposed to. It was in the book. If you don’t like that kind of thing and/or didn’t like the book, then go watch something else instead.

That said, on to my review which contains spoilers. Yes! There are spoilers ahead, so if you don’t want to know, then don’t click and read more…

Let’s start out with what I LOVED, shall we?

Edward/Rob Pattinson – Rob is perfectly perfect as Edward and is totally worth the price of a ticket or two or three. He’s brilliant! And sexy as hell. Even when he has to utter cheesy dialogue, he owns it and manages to make it all sexy and tortured. He does have some hilariously funny facial expressions that aren’t supposed to be funny, but they totally are and you just have to go with it. He’s just so ridiculously pretty that you can’t help but be taken by him.
Note to Rob: I’m so sorry I called you skeevy recently. I take it back! You’re very pretty and hilarious (seriously people, watch his interviews) and even though you look a bit unkept sometimes, your awesomeness trumps all.

The Kiss – Oh my! That kiss was H-O-T! It was intense and those two definitely have some chemistry. I need icons!

Vampire Baseball – How awesome was this scene? So awesome! I’m so glad they made this much bigger than it was int he book. It was beyond fun. Alice was the cutest ever when she pitched. It definitely emphasized her pixie-ness.

Alice – Ashley Greene is seriously the most adorable little thing on the planet. She was just perfect for Alice. I’m still not a fan of that hair, but it wasn’t nearly as distracting as it looked in photos.

Things I would have liked to have seen more of…

I wanted more of the Cullens, especially Emmett and Alice. I don’t say this just because I dig Kellan and think he has a lot of potential, but because he had more going on in the book. His back story was totally skipped over and he’s the big bad-ass of the group and they didn’t really give him much time to showcase that. Also, Alice had way more going on in the book and they didn’t explore the beginnings of her friendship with Bella. I think that would have been very cute to see them spending a little time together, even if it was in some kind of montage or something.

Jasper was never a favorite character of mine, but I wish they would have delved into his ability to calm people. Maybe it couldn’t be conveyed on film?

Random comments on random stuff…

Jackson Rathbone’s facial expressions are freaking priceless. They are totally giggle worthy and I know he was probably trying to be serious, but he just ended up looking frightened and perplexed most of the time.

I think Cam did a great job portraying James. He was like an animal and I mean that as a compliment to him. The way he would sniff the air and get that look on his face. It was all primal and crazy. I don’t ordinarily find him hot, but he was pretty sexy in the movie.

Kristen did a great job as Bella. I think one of my favorite parts of her acting in the film was in the ballet studio. I know people seem to take issue with this scene, but I think she did a really great job. I believed she was in horrendous pain and that the venom was burning her like fire. It made for a nifty change from the usual way that turning into a vampire is portrayed.

The stuff I didn’t like. Yes, my reasons are totally shallow, but whatever…

Nikki Reed – I’m sorry, but she just didn’t work for me in this film. I know she’s talented in general and I know she’s actually kinda pretty with her natural brown hair, but as Rosalie, she was just a bad pick. Aside from looking just awful with blonde hair, she didn’t bring anything new to the table. I know Rosalie is a bitch, but there was an opportunity to bring a little something else out of her and she just didn’t.

Taylor Lautner – My biggest problem with Taylor portraying Jacob is the fact that when he was on screen next to the other Native American guys, he just didn’t blend. Maybe it’s because he’s 16 and his bone structure is still changing or something? Then there was the wig. It was bad. You can’t put someone in a wig like that and then stand them next to other young Indian men with their real beautiful flowing hair and expect it to work.

Once I see the movie again, because I’m totally going to, I’m sure I’ll have a lot more comments. For more fun and random commentary, check out Mycah’s comments over at Chick Habit.