I don't recall the last time I was in a movie theatre - and the fans let out squeals of delight - when the object of their desire sauntered onto the screen!
But, that's what happened last night at the Grove.
When Robert Pattinson (the romantic lead star of "Twilight") strode into the landscape, filmgoers reacted as if he was making a grand entrance on the theatrical stage.
I'd hazzard a guess there were a few wet panties in the darkened Theatre below the floodlights, too!
When the film opened at midnight recently at Universal Studios in the Valley, teenage girls dragged their reluctant boyfriends (or best buds) to share in the emotional thrill.
For the most part, the dudes just tagged along and sheepishly shrugged.
What was a boy to do?
I can attest to Mr. Pattinson's appeal in the flesh.
A couple of weeks ago, the screen Vampire strolled within inches of me at a red carpet event.
Up-close, he boasts alabaster skin, luscious strands of jet-black hair (in preparation for a role perhaps?) that free-flowed from a prominent brow, and wide mischievous eyes brimming with an intriguing light beaming out from behind 'em.
Definitely studly hearth-throb material!
Onscreen, though, his brooding face looked as if it had been swathed in a ubiquitious (and unflattering) thin white paste.
And, his lips were almost laughable, so pretty a shade of lipstick red were they.
Dramatic, yes. Natural, no.
His acting style was a little stilted in Twilight, too.
Although the opening scenes called for awkward moments between his character and that of Ms. Kirsten Stewart (Bella), his on-camera mannerisms tended to be stiff, unconvincing, and forced.
In contrast, Stewart was at ease; each and every moment on the silver screen resonated with a breath of truth.
I expect that once Mr. Pattinson settles into the role (judging by the closing scenes, there will be a sequel or two, by the way) he'll become more believable in the daunting role.
Til then, I expect his pubescent fans will have a word or two for me.
"Frankly, we don't give a damn."
The eye candy is enough to snack on for now, 'til something meatier comes along.
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