Robert Pattinson is all the rage these days. Normally, I'm not attracted to men in their 20's, but he's definitely an exception. This guy has mass appeal ... grandmas are raving about him. Why? Because we've all been indulging in the Twilight series. It's a modern day fairy tale with a twist. And to be honest, so few things inspire me to daydream, but these books sure do.
Looks and all, they cast the right person for the movie. I really can imagine him as "Edward Cullen." But I'm thoroughly convinced if "Edward" wasn't conceived of, written about, and developed by a woman, there would not be this cult following. No man invented him, he wouldn't know where to begin.
It's the magical combination of brute masculinity and the ability to restrain. I even see it in Daniel Craig's "Bond." Both are controlled, brilliant killers with soft spots. He's dangerous, but protects you. And yes, physically, both are appealing. But if it was only that, there would be draw with no staying power. They have staying power.
