User blog comment:Mr.Santana Lopez/Can somebody help me :(/@comment-72.226.94.211-20121117030524

Before I tell you why it is appealing, let me just say that I am happy you are trying not to bash the series. And sorry this is so long.

First, the film franchise was first a book series that did pretty well. Reading them might let you know what a lot of Twilight fans are so hyped up about (not saying you have to). Yes it is a story with forbidden and eternal love and what not. Most girls like the idea of being loved forever. Stephenie Meyers probably didn't think that many boys would like a book about a vampire and a teenage girl falling in love. I actually know a girl who hates Twilight with a VENGENCE. But that is her opinion and she keeps it to her self and doesn't tell people who like it they are retarded (as far as I know). In the books, the backstories of the characters are explained pretty well, the movies just don't translate them.

Second, I have to agree with TRFQueen on Vampire myths being appealing. It is a really interesting subject. Twilight is a very different take on the myths, from their appearance (different color eyes depending on their diet, attractive to their prey, etc.) to their powers. I personally do think the sparkling in the sunlight thing is a bit unnecessary, but I didn't write Twilight.

Third, as for the "crappy dialogue" in the movie, Melissa Rosenberg is just trying to transfer the dialogue in the 500(first three) to 800(last one) page books into 5 200-215 page scripts. She kind of has to cut corners in order to acheive dialogue that will get the job done. I suppose we just remember what the characters said in the book and understand what is going on in the movies.

I hope this helps you understand a little bit more why people like this franchise. I didn't entirely understand what you meant by "an insulting female protagonist", like if you meant the character is just a terrible character, the actress is just a terrible actress, or the character is rude(probably not this one), but hopefully I addressed most of the things you were questioning.

If you decide to give the books a try, the first one is a little bit boring at first. If you think the books are okay, then The Twilight Saga might be a little bit more bearable for you. Don't TRY to like it, just be open minded.

Remember, Do or Do Not, there is no Try. :)