Robert Pattinson Surprised by Twilight Criticism

Robert Pattinson, known for his role as Edward Cullen in the Twilight Saga, expressed surprise at the enduring criticism the franchise receives nearly two decades later, as discussed in recent interviews with GQ Spain. Despite the initial film's release in 2008 and its commercial success with $407 million grossed globally, Twilight remains a controversial topic with some claiming it ruined the vampire genre. Pattinson compared the franchise's ongoing cultural relevance to the rise of K-pop, noting a resurgence of interest in Korea that has spread to Western audiences. He finds it bizarre that people still harbor negative sentiments about the series, emphasizing that it is time to move on. The Twilight movies, based on Stephenie Meyer's books, follow the story of Bella Swan and her romantic entanglement with a vampire, Edward Cullen. While the films faced mixed critical reviews, they maintain a cult following, with fans visiting filming locations in Oregon and ongoing discussions about a potential reboot series.