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Remember Me starring Robert Pattinson, Emilie de Ravin, Pierce Brosnan, Lena Olin and Chris Cooper

Posted on June 12, 2010 Written by ripitup

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Remember Me starring Robert Pattinson, Emilie de Ravin, Pierce Brosnan, Chris Cooper and Lena Olin
Remember Me starring Robert Pattinson, Emilie de Ravin, Pierce Brosnan, Chris Cooper and Lena Olin. 2010. Image from www.sinetif.com

Tyler Hawkins (Robert Pattinson)’s older brother Michael has killed himself some years ago. Having been very close, Tyler still can’t seem to have shaken his death. His parents have divorced. He is close with his 11-year-old sister Caroline (Ruby Jerin) and gets along with his mother Diane (Lena Olin). He can’t however communicate with his workaholic father Charles (Pierce Brosnan). Charles seems to be much more interested in his company than his children and Tyler is blaming him for Michael’s death on some level.

Ally (Emilie de Ravin) goes to the same college as Tyler. She has lost her mother 10 years ago. She was killed right in front of her at a subway station. This has caused her to be a one spontaneous person who will do anything to make the best of her life. She has a close relationship with her father Neil (Chris Cooper).

When Tyler meets Ally, what’s supposed to be just a bit of fun, turns into something intense and powerful. They connect at a level neither of them have ever expected. This relationship will cause both of them to confront their fathers, each other and their perspectives on life…

Now, on the surface, having read the plot summary I wrote, you may not be that impressed. You might even be less impressed when you see the trailer. So I strongly advise you to stay away from the trailer and see the movie. I half-expected to see a good movie. After all, I like all the actors here. And despite my sympathy for Pattinson, I saw the movie for Pierce Brosnan and Chris Cooper. Finding out Lena Olin was also in it was a bonus. And the movie wasn’t just good. It was amazing. I guess I don’t have to persuade Robert Pattinson and Twilight fans to go see this movie. I suspect they have already seen it. But for those who don’t like him and the series, forget whatever prejudice or disdain you might be holding against the guy. Forget the popularity and the vampires. See the movie. From the first moment credits roll, you will not be thinking about Twilight, I promise you.

The leading and most difficult role is Pattinson’s. His character could have come off as cliché d, but instead it comes out genuine and powerful. Despite what he has been through, he is not without love, hope and sense of humor. But he is also still in a dark place where he is deeply connected to Michael. His anger for his father makes his life even more difficult.

His relationship with Ally is right in the center but the movie is not all about the romance. It is one of the hundred other things that make the movie worth watching. Their relationship starts with fun and original dialogue and keeps interesting all over the film.

So here you have a movie centered on two lovers that came with baggage, with Tyler’s outweighing Ally’s. There is love, loss, family, friendship, murder, suicide, faith in others and hope. It is engaging, depressing, powerful and sometimes uplifting. Mind you, this is not a feel good movie. It doesn’t however go out of its way to make you feel something. It all happens naturally. Tate Ellinton plays Aidan, Tyler’s roommate/ best friend who provides all the comic relief on his own and lifts up your spirits. Does his actions remind you of your own best friends? He reminded me of mine. But Tate’s fun presence and lines aside, you will feel a lot of things during this movie. But it won’t be an overall happy experience. You will not be reassured and you will not escape reality.

It is 6.7/10 on IMDB. Severely and tragically underrated. It is by far one of the best films I have seen. And I am not a drama addict. I hate Nicholas Sparks’ way of writing, which is creating drama for drama’s sake. This screenplay however is in a league of its own. 9/10. Written by Will Fetters. Directed by Allen Coulter.

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A fun note: This is not the first movie Chris Cooper and Pierce Brosnan appeared in a film together.They previously made Married Life together, where they both had leading roles. They don’t have scenes together in this one though. It is a brilliant crime drama that also features Rachel McAdams and Patricia Clarkson. Married Life is a smart little journey with some clever, romantic and dark twists.

*  Buy Remember Me on Amazon.com: currently at 19.99 with lots of other options!

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Filed Under: Movies and Actors Tagged With: Allen Coulter, Chris Cooper, drama, Emilie de Ravin, Lena Olin, Pierce Brosnan, Remember Me, roamce, Robert Pattinson, Ruby Jerin, Tate Ellington, Will Fetters

Robert Pattinson isn’t vain. He is British!

Posted on December 1, 2009 Written by ripitup

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Silly me! All this time I had been thinking that he was a spoiled star and he just was complaining about the fame he got after the Twilight saga. While I am not falling for the real life Pattinson any time soon (Oh, I always have and will love Edward); I just realized, he is not vain. He is just British! No, seriously I think I’m onto something here. I was watching Jay Leno and Hugh Laurie (Gregory House of the brilliant TV show House) was the guest. Leno was half-joking that Laurie felt so much more comfortable when things were going badly because he would be expecting it. But when things ran smoothly, that ‘s when he would be upset. Because he would have been caught off-guard. So Laurie responds by saying that “You know me so well!”. Later they both agree that it is a very British thing to do.
So it kinda make sense that Pattinson looks and acts like a fish fresh out of water during interviews and other appearances. He is a major star, the movie has made tons of money and suddenly girls are all over him. Oh, poor bugger!!!
But seriously,Rob! Get a grip and relax! I know you need many more roles to be considered as a talented and serious actor, but you are on the right track. Remember me is due in 2010, where he shares the screen with Chris Cooper and Pierce Brosnan. Not to mention he plays Salvador Dali in Little Ashes (2008). It is OK when things go well, Rob! Seriously, dude… : )
Robert Pattinson, not as Edward Cullen
Robert Pattinson, not as Edward Cullen

My Other Juicy Stuff on Pattinson:


* Robert Pattinson vs. Taylor Lautner

http://socyberty.com/people/pattinson-vs-lautner/

* New Moon Movie Review: New Moon Dissected

http://cinemaroll.com/fantasy/new-moon-dissected/

* Pattinson vs. Edward Cullen: The Cute Robert Pattinson, The Beautiful Edward Cullen

https://pinartarhan.com/blog/the-cute-robert-pattinson-the-beautiful-edward-cullen/

* Twilight Movie Review: Twilight Mania

https://pinartarhan.com/blog/twilight-mania/

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Filed Under: For Fun: Celebrities, dating, relationships and everything else Tagged With: Edward Cullen, House, Hugh Laurie, New Moon, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Twilight, Twilight saga

THE CUTE ROBERT PATTINSON, THE BEAUTIFUL EDWARD CULLEN

Posted on November 4, 2009 Written by ripitup

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Robert Pattinson

Rob Pattinson is a pretty boy. He is cute. Sure he can be beautiful, graceful and alluring. He is dreamy as a man can get when he stops being Rob and becomes Edward Cullen in the Twilight Saga. Edward is elegant, deep, intense and captivating. You see, guys can understand why a woman can find Gerard Butler handsome. Look at The Ugly Truth. Look at Lara Croft The Cradle of Life. He is as manly as one can get, with a great frame and the acting that can make him cute and sexy at the same time. Or look at Hugh Jackman. Look at his role as Logan in Wolverine. But even when they are not playing certain characters, they maintain those good looks and charisma.

Now, I loved Pattinson in Twilight. He is the perfect vampire. He is a seductive creature by nature. He also plays a 17-year-old going on 90- which adds wisdom to his character. And he really isn’t 17 but early 2os, so you don’t have to feel a little ashamed about falling for an actor that young. But when he is not Edward, the magic disappears. Now, I know there are many Robert fans out there who will want to shoot me just for making this comment but this is the way I see it: He is a kid. He is young, he got way too famous way too soon and he is both embarrassed and bored by the attention. No matter how grounded you are, I don’t think it is possible not to let all that fame go to your head. Fair enough. I’d be bored too if I suddenly become this person everybody was dying to get a piece of or suddenly had to dress up and go to award shows and be handed awards by Denzel Washington. No,wait-(this is how my friend was defending Edward when I said I find him cold and just cute off the movie screen), I actually wouldn’t. I’d love it if Denzel knew my name and even though the show is just MTV’s popularity contest, I’d not care. But Edward was just like a bored kid among “pretentious” adults and just looked like he didn’t belong there. C’mon,it is MTV- if you have become a world-wide celebrity, that’s exactly where you belong. You are supposed to lay back and enjoy.

But if I want to see Pattinson hot, and not just cute- if I want to see him intense and not just funny, all I have to is wait for the New Moon and catch another glimpse of Twilight. Let me visualize my point for you:

Robert Pattinson
The Cute Robert Pattinson
Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) from the Twilight Saga
The intensely gorgeous Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson)

* Robert Pattinson vs. Taylor Lautner

http://socyberty.com/people/pattinson-vs-lautner/

* New Moon Movie Review: New Moon Dissected

http://cinemaroll.com/fantasy/new-moon-dissected/

* Robert Pattinson isn’t vain. He is British.

https://pinartarhan.com/blog/robert-pattinson-isnt-vain-he-is-british/

* Twilight Movie Review: Twilight Mania

https://pinartarhan.com/blog/twilight-mania

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Filed Under: For Fun: Celebrities, dating, relationships and everything else Tagged With: Denzel Washington, Edward Cullen, Gerard Butler, Hugh Jackman, Lara Croft the cradle of life, New Moon, Robert Pattinson, Twilight

Twilight Mania: Robert Pattinson, Pretty Vampires and the First Twilight Movie

Posted on August 3, 2009 Written by ripitup

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Even the grown-ups (females) lust after Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) .  In this year’s MTV Movie Awards, Jim Carrey typically won the best comedic performance and added a little joke for Pattinson in his speech. He mentioned Robert as “the good-looking kid from Twilight”.

Whether you have read the book or not (and sometimes especially if you haven’t heard the book), you fall for the story, and you fall for Cullen. And it is just too easy to identify with Bella. It doesn’t matter how old you are, or where you are from. She is plain and definitely not strikingly pretty. So the fact that the most gorgeous guy in school notices her and falls for her, is a fantasy most women ponder. Then add the mutual & etarnal love to the equation, and voila…we are hooked.

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Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart

Edward Cullen is the perfect creature ( he is a  vampire so I guess the word creature is appropriate).  He is bloody sexy, deeply romantic and loyal to the end. He has amazing stamina and strength (again, perks of being a vamp) and he can hear anyone’s thoughts, apart from his love interest’s. Oh, let’s not forget the fact that he can play the piano, dance and literally & metaphorically knock you off your feet. So most men are bound to hate him and the movie. They say that there isn’t enough action in the movie (sure there isn’ t, it is basically a love story) and that the characters aren’t realistic (people- it is set in a world with vampires, so why are we questioning impossibly pure loves? Or the fact that Edward looks at Bella like she is dinner? She is!  He even mentions it himself, remember?). And again, why would you go see Twilight if you don’t want a love story? Have you seen the trailer? Or the poster, for that matter?

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Seriously, who really looked at the poster and thought this was an action movie?

Let’s not discuss how a character or love like this wouldn’t exist in the real world. He is a vampire. If you can buy that, you can buy the rest. Maybe the effects weren’t good enough. I don’t really care. I have seen much worse in movies with much larger budgets-and those were ACTION movies.

The acting? Some find it mediocre. Some find it just right. The music is perfect, the author Stephenie Meyer approves of it (she even appears very shortly in a scene).

My mom-mid 50s-  adored it and she hates vampires.  The 16 year-old-sister of a good friend loved it and so did I. Give it a shot. Just don’t watch it with a male if you can help it…

And if you have read the book, there will be the issue of how it is not nearly as good. People, there are not many readers out there who have been satisfied with the movie adaptation of anything. Yet when you haven’t read it beforehand and liked the flick, then you just wish people would stop bitching about the differences and talk on about how much you enjoyed the whole experience.

More on Twilight:

New Moon Dissected: New Moon Movie Review

Twilight Saga and The Rest of The Cullen Family

 

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