Twilight 101: What You Need to Know Before You See the Movie

movies.tvguide.com - 22nd Nov 2008

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Robert Pattinson: Twilight, a forbidden love story between a gorgeous vampire and a plain human girl, could rival the tickets sales and fan mania last seen during the Leo and Kate days of Titanic. With a fan base already built from the book trilogy, The Twilight Saga, (it has sold over 25 million copies worldwide) the nervous, hormonal teenage energy anticipating the film alone, if properly harnessed, could solve our energy crisis. Here's what you need to know about Twilight before heading to the theater: Bring earplugs: If you want to keep your hearing, you will need protection from permanent hearing loss while throngs of squealing "Team Edward" fangirls swoon at every glance between Edward Cullen, played by Robert Pattinson, and Bella Swan, played by Kristen Stewart. Bring Smelling Salts: If you are prone to fainting, the entrance of Edward may be too much for some to handle. Stay vigilant. Check Your Man Card at the Door: Not saying that guys can't enjoy this movie because there are some seriously hot girls in the cast. But listen up, boys: You must face the fact, no matter how awesome your girlfriend thinks you are for watching the movie, you will never, ever be as perfect as Edward. Meet the Angsty Heroes: Bella is shy, plain and a complete klutz, but she instantly attracts the attention of many boys at her new school. Despite the attention, Bella only has eyes for the beautiful and mysterious Edward. After meeting Edward at school and digging into his family's history, Bella realizes

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