my gf loves Twilight so sadly enough, I had to watch it (yes HAD, as in not by my choice but I got my revenge and made her watch Transformers 2). It wasn't too bad but I don't get the big deal with the main character. What's so great about him? and I hate how my gf says "why can't you be like him?!" blah blah blah haha

Dude... I agree with you.  I don't get the big deal with the main character, he's not all that attractive.

most girls think the guy in the movie is hot. they had their premeire at the theater near my school in westwood. and the streets were jammed packed with teenage girls

Joe, good thing you made her watch a film for you. Too bad you chose Transformers 2. I have not seen it, though I've read nothing but bad reviews for it.

I was skeptical at first, but when I finally watched the movie I thought it was great!

thank you for posting this! I hate Twilight. My theory is that it's an OK story with good looking actors- people are OBSESSED with the actors in that movie

The books are just Bella complaining about how her life sucks, even though she's discovered vampires, becomes a vampire with special powers, and has an extraordinary life. She is the pinnacle of emo.

Nathan, did you hear about the, umm, how shall we say this...the adult entertainment toy that is being sold now and is inspired by the series? It's called "The Vamp." Haha. No joke. Read it last night. Anyhow, emo is no longer trendy. I think ppl are reverting back to normality.

The reason why I made her watch Transformers 2 was because Megan Fox was equivalent to that Twilight guy. She thinks shes a _____ (fill in the blank, use your imagination). Oh and I thought the storyline was bogus for Transformers 2 but I had to watch it because I loved the cartoons as a kid. Same goes with Terminator Salvation, I liked Terminator 2 and I had the game for SNES. So basically my childhood memories are why I am watching these movies, and probably why I might go so GIJOE (still havent seen it yet)

O yeah, I also wonder if the girls would still be swooning over this Twilight guy if he was ugly. If people loved the book beforehand, would they still have loved this Twilight guy so much?

Sounds like a good enough reason to see Transformers 2. I have to wonder about the girls liking Twilight still if the dude wasn't 'hunky,' as the tabloids call him.

ha, I don't think so.

Well, I have to wonder how great the gross earnings will be on this new flick. I am hoping it tanks.

With all the hype for the new Twilight movie, there is no chance that it will tank. I wasn't sure about seeing the movie, but when I did I enjoyed it. I have not read the books though.

I won't be a statistic. I won't join the crowd and do this crap. Anyone who wants to see it, feel free. Just don't shove it down my throat. Haha.

many people are crazy about the movie just because of the actor...and coz he also played a role in harry potter

Yeah, ol' Pattinson got killed as Cedric Diggory or however the name is spelled.

I agree that there is too much propaganda. I saw the movie, begrudgingly, and was actually somewhat surprised. While I in no way think it is worthy of all the attention, nor is it a masterpiece of any sort, it was simply an entertaining movie. I kind of feel like it is the equivalent for girls that some bad action movie like Die Hard is for boys. It is entertaining enough to watch, and just as Die Hard provides enough action entertainment for boys, it provides a love story that girls tend to be more inclined to watch.

haha! I'm not gona lie, I love Twilight, but I hate the movie. Sure Rob is hot but the movie was a bad representation of the book with Kristen-Can't-Act-For-Beans-Stewart and Super Emo Vamp Rob.

Girls are crazy over the books and since the book was made into a movie, being loyal to the franchise they love it too. I fell in love with Edward because he's just the gentleman that every girl hopes to find and fall in love with. As for Bella, well most girls can relate to her, or want to relate to her because this amazing guy loves her. That's really all. Stephanie Meyers isn't the best author either, her books are just a fun read, that's all there is really. The book has no depth, it's just a story and tweens fall for it (including sad college students :P) I'd really recommend you read the book instead of watching the movie though.

i liked it before it was cool and was actually the one who got my friends into it ha.

lmao joe..ur gf really said "why cant u be like him"

My gf loves Twilight, we saw the movie and she instantly bought all the books............and now she is a Twilight maniac!!!

Her ideas kind of rip off the Buffy and Angel's relationship from the Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV series.

I don't know what the obession is since Bella is one of the weakest female leads I have ever read and her character doesn't really grow. The writing isn't very complex either.

I think people should soon watch Interview with the Vampire, Buffy, or Blade before they can say they've seen a vampire movie.

I haven't seen the second movie but the first one was horrible. Rob Patterson is not at all good looking and Kristen Stewart needs serious acting lessons.

Definitely agree with you there. I wouldn't have such a problem with the fanatics if the acting in the movies or even the books themselves were worthy of all this attention. There are movies/books with a lot more depth and creative ability.

I'm having a hard time why Vampire's are all of a sudden so big right now.  True Blood, Twilight, Vampire Diaries, etc...

Sydney, vamps have always been in style...think about Bela Lugosi (actor from the 20s) reaching international stardom because he portrayed Nosferatu. [As an aside, "Nosferatu" translates into "Lord Of The Rats"] Bram Stoker wrote "Dracula" in 1897. "The Lost Boys" film kind of jumpstarted the film craze in the late 80s. "Interview With The Vampire" came out in 1993 and two films later followed, one of which had Aaliyah in "Queen Of The Damned." In my personal opinion, the "Underworld" series showcases vampyres the best.

haha i asked myself that too...still havent read the books but i have heard the second and third books in the series are not bad. but yeah like most people said...the actors are just good looking haha

lol they're not that good looking.

I've watched both movies and read Twilight, New Moon, and the beginning of Eclipse.  When I watched Twilight, I was mainly stunned by the imagery of Washington in the background.  The lush forests and the coast...so beautiful!  The storyline was so shallow that I felt that the screenwriters must have omitted much of the book, so I read it.  Wrong.  The storyline really is that shallow.  It seems to gain a little more depth throughout the series (from what I can tell, even though I haven't read all of the books), but is still very lacking in this respect.  It's a cheap form of entertainment, but it is somehow still satisfying.  Also, I do happen to find Rob Patterson very attractive...and I have since Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire....but is anyone else annoyed that the makeup artists in the movie paint his face with an opaque, chalky white foundation so that his face is pale, but they don't even extend it all the way down his neck, let alone explain why the rest of his skin is more human-toned?  Not to mention the fact that this makeup artistry is not consistent between the two movies?  Annoying.