As Edward said his vows, and Iron and Wine began singing Flightless Bird, American Mouth (Wedding Version), I knew this was it. I couldn’t handle it any more. I pulled out my tissues and began clapping and cheering in the theatre. “Breaking Dawn” had arrived. Trust me, I am no thirteen-year-old lovesick fangirl. Quite the opposite. I just like a good movie when I see it. This being said, instead of giving you the top reasons why you should see “Breaking Dawn,” I am going to dispute the top reasons why you shouldn’t. You’ll have to know how to defend yourself against the nonbelievers anyway.

Here are the fundamental problems that people generally see with “Breaking Dawn”:

1.It has no real value; it merely stresses the need for a girl to have a boyfriend.

2.The special effects are reminiscent of a bad seventies sci-fi movie.

3.Kristen Stewart is an awful actress.

4.Edward isn’t as hot as he thinks he is.

5.The vampires are wimps – sparkling in sunlight and such.

6.There are scientific impossibilities represented in it.

Okay friends, let’s take it from the top:

1.The story is about a girl’s journey of self-discovery, caught between the conventions of a world she does not belong in and one where she can truly be herself. It also reiterates the importance of family, morals in a relationship, true love and self-autonomy. In fact, Edward’s being a vampire is a metaphor for true love lasting forever.

2.The effects in the first two movies were crappy, alright. I concede. However, since “Eclipse” this has not been an issue at all. In “Breaking Dawn,” the group I went with actually noted how great everything looked. If you want delivery of special effects, this is the movie for you. SPOILER ALERT: When Bella is changing into a vampire, the effects are remarkable! You can see the transformation happening and the effects team somehow manages to make Kristen Stewart look pretty.

3.I cannot dispute that Kristin Stewart is an awful actress but the sheer awesomeness of the rest of the movie offsets this pretty nicely.

4.Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, ok?! We would all do well to take this message to heart. I happen to think Rob is extremely attractive. Plus Jacob is shirtless at least once, so don’t worry.

5.The vampires have to appear enticing, that is how they catch their bait, duh. Still, if this really bothers you, SPOILER ALERT: there is no sparkling of anyone at any time.

6.You wait until now to start prodding at scientific impossibilities? Edward is a vampire! Jacob is a shape-shifting 10-foot-tall wolf! You’re being a little nitpicky at this point. The baby is really cute so just go with it. Plus, as I already stated, the Edward’s being a vampire and Jacob’s being a werewolf are metaphors. Let’s respect art, shall we?

Now maybe you’re regretful that you could not see the midnight premiere, and you missed all the excitement. Fear not! You can still catch the movie and have just as much fun. The theatres are still packed with Twi-hards who like to make the movie interesting.

Maybe you have read the books and are scared that this movie will be a disappointment. You’re in luck! I read “Breaking Dawn” also and this does the book some justice. It has some of the one-liners and humorous scenes that make the Twilight books so darn cute.

Maybe you read the books, hated them and think that this movie will suck just as much. Well, you’re wrong! The physical attractiveness of the actors will be worth the eight dollar ticket or at least the 1.99 rental a year from now.

This what I fear most of all. Maybe, now that you have had this great revelation after reading my arguments, you’re afraid of what your friends will think.

I understand how some of you, especially the male audience, may be afraid to reveal your feminine side.

Here’s problem number one.

At this point, you have already made the decision to pay to see it, rendering your argument no longer credible. Don’t fight it, people.

Do not be afraid to embrace this movie and all the cheese that goes along with it! Everyone needs a guilty pleasure and the secret can remain between us.