Having just seen the film for the first time, I might be a bit late in entering this discussion but it seems like most of the posts here deal with the logistics of the release etc.
I'd like to discuss the film vs. the book in more detail.
What were your favorite filmic additions to the story? What did you miss the most? Were there any brilliant moments that you especially enjoyed?
I'll get the ball rolling... I loved that Jessia was the valedictorian and her speech brought Bella's major issues into focus in a very clever way. Commenment speeches are supposed to be about BIG QUESTIONS and Jessica's did that for the movie viewers without seeming preachy. (That is no more preachy than one expects from a commencement speech!
I'd like to discuss the film vs. the book in more detail.
What were your favorite filmic additions to the story? What did you miss the most? Were there any brilliant moments that you especially enjoyed?
I'll get the ball rolling... I loved that Jessia was the valedictorian and her speech brought Bella's major issues into focus in a very clever way. Commenment speeches are supposed to be about BIG QUESTIONS and Jessica's did that for the movie viewers without seeming preachy. (That is no more preachy than one expects from a commencement speech!