Photo by justjared.com / scene from New Moon movie
Leave it to the promotional movie clips and trailers to turn the Twilight series into a sex driven frenzy! Although New Moon is not out yet, it is clear to see that the images being provided are created to draw in movie viewers. Why does the movie industry insist in making this otherwise innocent movie, seem like its more sexual than what it is?
You’ll recall that in most of the books the kissing scenes are about as heated and as far as it gets, so really? Don’t they already have enough fans? Why are these pictures needed and of course being splattered across the internet giving off the wrong impression?
It isn't hard to fall in love with the story, and feel the passion between Edward and Bella. Most of us will admit, that while reading the books we were taking it to the next level in our minds! Then back to earth.
As we all know, screen writers often do modify movie versions, with any luck this one will stay true to form. Hopefully they'll stop trying to make it look so 'sexual.' The Twilight series isn't about sex as those of us who have read the books know quite well, but a love story. Certain that this is all for publicity, once the movie is out, it should become yet another favorite as it’s predecessor; Twilight.
Why does the movie industry think everything has to be about sex to attrack a large audience? Share your thoughts!
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WAIT UNTIL BREAKING DAWN!
Being a 45 year old mom...I'm pretty sure most 12 year olds had their first kiss. There's nothing wrong with it. That is the passion that is Edward abd Bella.
I don't think you or any other mother have to worry about explicit scenes. Stephanie Meyer has full control over everything. And since she is a Mormon, I doubt will see any real action. Which is also a big disappointment when it comes to "Breaking Dawn." As much as I would love to see that become a movie. They would probably cut so much out and sugar coat it, that it would take away the whole meaning behind the book. And without the Honeymoon scene or the birth scene the movie would be bad.
i see more sex oriented stuff come out of miley cyrus! originally these books were not meant for young teens. they were for older teens/ adults. if new moon is too sex oriented the movie cloudy with a chance of meatballs looks okay.
sex seems to sell. i love all the books, and i want to see them kiss. it is so cute! if the pic of the kiss is too much well then there are lots of other pics of other people kissing that must really offend you. it is just a kiss.... it is not like he is reaching for her breast, or her hands are on his booty. i think they have done this in a tasteful way.
this is nowhere near sexual its just a passionate kiss for crying out loud! if u let ur twelve year old daughter read the books them im sure shes prepared for the things to come.
I see a lot of young pregnant girls in my school.
I personally do not think a Twilight kissing scene is going to push younger girls to wanna kiss, and do other things.
There are other things like other celebs flashing non panty covered vaginas, and Miley posing half nude doing pole dances, an Spears...... I would let my kid listen to her music, but have you seen her concerts?!?! Whoa!
Breaking Dawn should be very interesting when it comes out.
I have a 13 year old who loves these books. We read them together so she will get better with her reading skills, and I can moniter what she is reading. (If I did not get her the books she will be hearing all about it from her friends who read them) I have no issues with the books. The first movie was very decent. New Moon looks decent as well.
My 13 year old has seen this picture, and her reply was "Oooh he is so sweet to Bella. They are so in love. That is true love, and one day I want to find a boy that will be as caring as Edward is to Isabella."
Personally I think parents should be responsible for what they are giving their children access to. I dont think kissing scenes in the Twilight saga are huge problems. And the specific scene you chose to accompany your article was a reunion scene that was far more emotional than it was sexual. I think people are looking for things to pick at and to be honest its annoying. Twilight was never intended for the "younger" audience it was a young adult/adult series that parents chose to open up to their children. I have no problem with the movies following along with what they were originally intended to be like.
breaking down is very hot!
do we know what the movie's rated????? Personally I can't really see any kids under 12/13 (who lets face it have probably already had a first kiss as innocent as it may have been) would even be interested in the books even if they started reading them I'd like they'd of found them way over their heads. I'm wondering is it the fact that it's such a close up picture that's causing consern?? Even still it's not like there's tongue lol
I totally agree with you guys! I loved all the books, that's not what I'm worried about, I was just wondering if the movie industry would take Stephenie Meyers books and turn them into something else. Twilight was amazing, and I have no doubt that New Moon will be too. I'm a huge fan of the Twilight Saga! So glad to see that so many moms are too :-)
I think they need to stick with the movies, if its not for a 12 year old then they don't need to see it, not all movies are for younger kids.
All three novels leading to breaking dawn have such a build of passion and tension in them that keep you waiting and wanting the release when they finally go all the way. I think it will be really lame for Breaking Dawn to not show the release as it is described in the novel. Its what a true fan of the saga and Edward and Bella is waiting for.
Mallory, I think it will be rated PG 13. I think Maria is right, it's all the propaganda going on, they've realized that anything that is portrayed sexual will attract a larger audience, and I agree with her that it just isn't necessary.
If you read the books, as I'm sure you have, then you know that not everything in them is appropriate for the younger audience. They were marketed as young adult novels, but even Stephenie herself says that was not her intention when she was writing them. The kissing scene in Twilight was very tame, and I'm sure the New Moon scenes will be as well. You must take into consideration that Bella and Edward are not 12 years old and do not have a love that 12 year olds would really understand. Maybe if parents who have read the book and are looking forward to the film feel that their children aren't old enough or mature enough to watch the kissing scenes, they should just not allow them to watch the film. It's not the screen writers, director, or actors job to decide what is appropriate for our children,that is our job as their parents. I say "KISS ON, BELLA AND EDWARD!" It wouldn't make sense if they didn't!
You're absolutely right, the movie industry doesnt care about anything else but making as much money as possible off of it's stars and their movies. They will exploit them and use them. Like you, I've read the books and I agree, the books are innocent enough, and hopefully the movie will do them justice. Like you said it is a ploy to lure more viewers in.
I don't think the promotions are going to far at all...its just kissing and for like 5 seconds..and if people are having a problem with THAT, what the hell are they going to when Breaking Dawn comes out in which i REALLY hope they keep it as true to the book as possible...lol...I mean if people are having trouble with just the kissing scene in this trailer, how did they even get through the book Breaking Dawn?? And the scene in the trailer in which they dooo kiss is a very emotional scene, i mean (spoiler alert) Edward thinks Bella is dead and Bella thinks Edward is about to be dead..if YOU were being reunited with someone you were in love with over those circumstances wouldn't YOU kiss with a little passion, i mean c'mon now...haha...so ya...please give your concerns a rest, we know nothing happens in this movie and if a little kissing scene makes you nervous then i suggest you stop following the Twilight Saga because it definately heats up a QUITE a bit more....
If your child is too young to see the kissing scene, they are too young to read the books. These books and movies are meant for older teens to adults, not children. Including the kissing scene is included in the trailer is completely justified. It's a love story! Kissing is a natural part of that. This is one of the few movies these days that doesn't show gratuitous sex. Now you want it to not show the kissing?
This is just stupid its only a little lip lock hell if i got to be with Edward/Robert pattinson id be doing the same thing we need a little steamyness in the film its STAYING TRUE TO THE BOOK
God help ur soul when breaking dawn comes out cos ur in for a massive shocker there. Anywho TWISAGA RUUUUUUUULE'S.
Hi Maria!
They try to 'sex' things up because that is what sells. That's the society we live in. Just like with everything else; commercials, book covers, you name it.
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