The first instalment of Stephenie Meyer's cult book series makes it to the big screen, and while the film is certainly not as badly written as its source material, it still manages to be just as unintentionally hilarious in its portrayal of teenage romance. The plot focuses almost exclusively on the burgeoning love between the main characters - human Bella and vampire Edward (played by Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson respectively) - as they attempt to overcome the fact that Edward's bloodlust could mean a rather messy end to their relationship. A subplot concerning a particularly unimpressive antagonist takes a backseat to the melodramatics that the two lovebirds (and the audience) must endure before their inter-species dependence can blossom. While the chemistry between the two leads is certainly believable, their 'love' affair is characterised by obsessiveness, lust and misogyny, which, considering the target audience (throngs of teenage girls), is more than just a little disturbing.