Why did they take robert pattinsons accent away?

Question

For the twilight movie. I relize he isn't english in the book, but what the h**l?

Answer 1

Well yeah a big part of it is because he isn't british in the book...he is american.  I really think is american accent is s**y...especially as Edward Cullen

Answer 2

Its an American movie so he couldn't have it.  

Answer 3

because edward is american and he speaks english, not british english.. obviously.

Answer 4

cause he is suppose to be american in the book although i like his british accent more than the american(he sounds weird). but yeah wteva can wait for the movie :)