I have to admit after seeing this movie, I was somewhat obssessed with the characters afterward. My boyfriend even was getting tired of hearing about "Edward" and "Bella"'s love affair. Then I realized the way the posters for the movie and the underlying messages this kind of story sends to women.

First off, the poster reminds me of one of those old time love fantasy stories where the women is "completely taken over by the man." No, Thank you! So Twilight the movie portrays a very sweet love story, but it is so unrealistic. Yes, I understand it is just a movie but I can only imagine what the books are like. I don't care enough to get into the books because 3 of my friends are glued to them, I dont want to be that crazy.

I walked away from that movie thinking to myself, oh I want a love like that. But then I had to snap myself back to reality eventually- Love doesn't work like that. It takes hard work, understanding, and infatuation only lasts so long. Boyfriends don't fly to save you whenever in need of a hero nor does your lover magically appear in the alleyway to save you from psycho guys in the real world, sorry ladies, life doesnt work like that. The imaginary part of the movie is extremely addicting because I'm sure deep down every woman wants their knight in shining armor. It's ok to dream of that stuff but to adapt it to more reality.

I think certain fantasy novels are a little too much. Women are portrayed as helpless, "need to be rescued" every chance she gets. Twilight definitely has caught the attention of many teen girls and grown women. I just don't agree with the ideas and messages that are coming from the movie.