I’ve kind of kept my mouth shut over the past few months in regards to “Twilight.” This article isn’t so much about my hatred for “Twilight” as it is a response to a story I saw on CNN.com. The article was titled “No sex please, we’re vampires.”
The point the article was trying to make was that “Twilight” is popular because “sexual abstinence is central to the film’s appeal.” I think that is stupid. I have seen the first “Twilight” film, but I haven’t read any of the books, so I won’t pretend to be an expert. That said, my wife loves “Twilight” and has read all the books and seen the movies so far. She has retold me all the stories, so I kind of get the gist of it. I’ve heard from not only my wife, but other fans of the book along with online publications wondering how they could possibly make the fourth film and maintain a PG-13 rating, because all they do is have sex; however, from what I understand they are married. I refuse to believe that sexual abstinence is why “Twilight” is so popular. It may be the central theme, but it’s not the center to the film’s appeal.
I believe that some group of people (supporters of abstinence as the only true form of birth control) is trying to ride the coat tails of “Twilight’s” popularity. By saying that the reason “Twilight” is so popular is because of abstinence, Hollywood now has to decide how to go about making the fourth installment. I was actually looking forward to the fourth film because, let’s face it, Kristen Stewart isn’t ugly and I’m your stereotypical guy.
I hate “Twilight” and I hate that it’s popular. I hate “Twilight” because it’s a story that shouldn’t exist. The way it ends makes the beginning unbelievable/unnecessary. Let me explain. In the first three stories Edward won’t turn Bella into a vampire. He loves and cares for her so much that he won’t. In the fourth he bites her and makes her a vampire.
Why not do that right away? I can only assume that this is supposed to symbolize abstinence, being that he waits until they’re married. I think it’s stupid to symbolize abstinence while you’re actually showing them being abstinent. That would be like X-Men showing someone who’s handicapped being discriminated against while separately being discriminated against for being a mutant. It’s just stupid.
There was no reason not to turn her into a vampire, she wants you to, she loves you, and you love her. Then the rest of us wouldn’t have had to sit through/hear about “Twilight.” Fans of “Twilight” are not fans because of the abstinence theme. They’re fans because they lust over Edward. My wife has said multiple times that it didn’t matter who played Edward she was going to find whoever it was hot. I happen to agree with her. So let it be known, I think lust is the real reason for “Twilight’s” popularity not abstinence. Thanks for allowing me to get that off my chest.
BYLINE:
Bob Zerull is a frequent movie and concert goer who talks about his ventures to arenas and theaters more than any person should be allowed to do. Now, he puts them down on paper. Visit: www.cadaverchristmas.com. Email Bob at bob@zoiksonline.com.
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