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Robert Pattinson's Movies
HIGH LIFE
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Damsel
GOOD TIME
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THE LOST CITY OF Z
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THE CHILDHOOD OF A LEADER
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LIFE
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QUEEN OF THE DESERT
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MAPS TO THE STARS
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THE ROVER
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The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (2012) - Trailer - Buy(US) - Buy(UK)
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Love and Distrust (2010) - Trailer - Buy(US) - Buy(UK)
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Remember Me (2010) - Trailer - Buy (US)
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Twilight (2008)- Trailer - Buy(US)
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Little Ashes (2008) -Trailer - Buy(US) - Buy (UK) How to Be (2008) -Trailer - Buy(US)
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The Bad Mother's Handbook (TV)(2007) - Trailer - Buy(US) - Buy(UK)
The Haunted Airman (TV)(2006) - Trailer - Buy(US)
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) - Trailer - Buy(US) - Buy(UK)
Ring of the Nibelungs (TV)(2004) (U.S. title: Dark Kingdom: The Dragon King) - Buy(US)
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Vanity Fair (2004)(uncredited) - watch 
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I drove to Chicago today to see Little Ashes. I loved it. The chemistry between Rob and Javier was amazing. The ending was so sad. Rob played the quirkiness of Dali so well. I laughed and cried. I might drive back to Chicago to see it again. I wish I could wright more but I have a party to go to. I encourage everybody who is within driving range of a showing to go see it.
I'm about to go watch it right now :)
Lucky You
I envy you ladies that can see little ashes this weekend, being stuck in Canada i of coarse have to wait
You and me both sandra
And me, stuck in Southamerica.
the movie opens here I think in July Puerto Rico but then I'm going to be in Seattle for 2 month vacation so I think I'm not going to be able to see it
Thank you for your post, Ash7586 ~
I can't see LA until it opens in Atlanta in a few weeks ... however, I will purchase online tickets for a show tomorrow to add to the numbers.
I hope all of you who can go will FILL UP those theaters!
My behind will be filling a seat at the Clearview Chelsea Theater tomorrow at 1:30 pm.
I have to wait until the 22nd to see it... :(
Hi, Suz! I'll be seeing it at the Clearview in Montclair.
What was the audience reacton to the movie? I feeling kinda sad cus of the review. Its seem like they did it purposely to tear Rob down or something.
Everyone who is a Rob fan knows that he is his own worst critic...with the everyone tearing his performance apart dosent help this lovely man self esteem.
Tina are you in Canada too?
Saw Little Ashes today in New York. Sad, tragic, morose. While the story was what I expected, the acting was not. I'm a huge Rob fan, no questions asked. However, Javier Beltran stole the show, literally. Left the theater feeling completely underwhelmed and needed to sit for a second to catch my breath. See it with trepidation and an understanding that you will be touched (mentally, that is, not physically. LOL)
Fair play ladies!
Im so delighted people are getting to see it now because I was lucky enough to see it back in March but couldnt really talk to anyone about it!
You all know my thoughts because I reviewed it but Im dying to know what other Robsessors think! :)
The Chris Show - I know what you mean. I sobbed all the way home in the car and that empty feeling stuck with me for days.
Javier definately deserves recognition. He is amazing in it.
Sareth~Roger Ebert gave it 3 stars
http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090506/REVIEWS/905069989
I saw the first screening in Berkeley, CA today. This is the fourth of Rob's movie's I've seen so honestly I went in to see him in a new movie. I left in love with the movie.
This is officially my favorite movie EVER.
They told this story in such an amazing way. You really get pulled into all of the people involved. I literally left in a bit of a daze. I felt emotionally drained afterward. I can't wait to own the DVD.
i have to wait til the 15 here in seattle. boo.
I don't think we will even get it here. I am kinda bummed for the reviews, but I have read a fair amount that at least give Rob and Javier praise ... I don't know what Javier's prior experience is, but I thought just from the previews it looked like he might steal the show as such a confident, sensual character. I think everyone needs to remember Rob made this film two years ago, as part of his quest to "learn how to act," and I think both actors should be commended for even trying it.
I have heard more negative about the script then the acting tho ... I just hope that a lot of the critics aren't going into it with preconceived notions of Rob because of Twilight. That's really selling him short ... and remember, when it first started screening in the fall, it got a lot more positive reviews (as did Rob) before the Twilight hysteria went to such heights ...
Ash~Where are you?
Well, already bought the tickets. DH & I will see it Saturday morning at 10:50 a.m. in Pasadena, California. CAN'T WAIT!
Stacy~Go to RogerEbert.com and read his review...he is the premiere US film critic and he gave "Little Ashes" THREE STARS!
I did see Ebert's review, and I do put a lot of faith in him and that made me happy. I just hate seeing all these other negative reviews coming from more read places, like EW ... I honestly think some of Rob's Twilight fame is influencing some of their opinions, ya know?
How was the crowd....was it sold out? half full?
Saw it today in Pasadena. It was a beautiful story and I left the theater feeling the strong emotions from all of the characters. Rob did an amazing job as Dali, truly impressed with the innocence and eccentricity he projected. The scenes with Javier Beltran were both beautiful and sensual/loving. Such a sad story. There was a small audience in theater, but I was at the first of 5 showings for the day. I can't wait to see it again (and I will).
There were only around 10 people in the theater but I went to the 1:50 show (gotta love the crappy economy and work going to a 4 day work week!). I think the later ones will be more full with younger kids. These were all adults.
I saw it tonight at chelsea 23rd in NYC. I went to the 7 o'clock show and there was a 8pm showing right after. I think we have 3 theaters in the city playing the movie. It was pretty full. I got into the theater and ended up sitting in the 2nd row.
As for the movie, I thought the acting was superb, Javier and Matthew were really good. Rob was mesmerizing on screen, his character was very quirky and funny. He got a lot of laughs. I thought he was adorable. The sad parts toward the end were very moving. The weird thing was I didn't feel like I was watching Rob. He completely becomes these characters. My friends were afraid they would not lust him after seeing the bromance, but they were fine and they still think he is hot. Now they know he can act too and are impresses with this very risky role he took on. I think it's because he makes you forget you are watching Rob and you're just seeing Dali.
Rob's Dali is so insecure and shy yet he wants attention in the beginning. Later his personality completely changes. It was very fun to watch Rob's range. Some of the lines in the movie were hilarious. I left the theater loving Rob so much more for taking such a challenging role and one that isn't your average hunky role. I also think the 3 actors deserve praise for their acting. The scene were he is masturbating and then the bald painting was very painful, you really felt his heartache.
I have to admit the man on man action was a little hard to watch and the tucked scene was very weird to watch in public, it felt very voyeuristic. That last kiss scene before Magdelena comes in made me forget he was kissing a guy though.
I was really bummed about the reviews, but then again I never agree with reviews, I didn't really like Lost in Translation and the Reader. Overall I thought it was a good film and I was glad I was able to bring friends to support Rob. We have a Rob movie club going and we are set to watch new moon in November.
I hope I made sense with my rambling.
One other thing, the audience seemed to be mostly women. I saw a few older couples and some men.
My friend was funny , she thought we would be in a theater full of gay men.
Seeing as I wrote a thesis about how Dali influenced Lorca's literature, the emotional ties I had to this storyline were immense.
While Beltran's performance was spot on/amazing/perfect I also have to recognize that Rob stepped so far out of his comfort zone. He was remniscent of Johnny Depp. Although his performance was with flaws it was honestly a performance that few could have pulled off and his attempt was brave.
I forgot to mention that one of my favorite scenes was when Dali tells his professors off. He was adorable.
Now I am more envious of all of you who got to see it. it's NOWHERE near me and i am really bummed but i am glad that those of you who saw it liked it. the reviews weren't great, but who cares.
Oh, I admit I'm a bit envious! I Can't wait for Little Ashes to come to Minneapolis....who knows when that will be?
I am going to see it on Sunday in San Jose. Cannot wait!
I just saw it today and I thought Rob did a good job. He definetely carries a certain unique style to every film in does (facial expressions ect.) and the torture felt in regards to his character's feelings and struggles with his relationship to Lorca is great felt. The funniest parts are his characterization of Dali as he becomes more flamboyant and cocky. I was struck by Javier Beltran's portrayal of Lorca. The music was amazing and the parts where Lorca reads his poetry are amazing. I appreciate the film most for introducing me to Lorca and Dali.
saw it tonight in chicago.. loved it! rob did so well and javier was amazing! at first i had a hard time getting past the accents.. especially fredrico's.. i laughed.. i cried.. im so much more interested in learning more about Dali and Lorca... i thought there was suppose to be some hardcore sex scene in there..then again my definition of hardcore could be completely different from someone elses.. ::shrugs:: meh.
Went to see it in LA to day and was so impressed. Rob's Savaldor tore at my heart strings and Javier's fredrico was brillant and like said he stole the show but rob did hold his own. I had to hold in my tears when he cried and seemed to totally go bad especially at the end.. makes me want to read about both characters more.
I've just gotten back from seeing Little Ashes and it is a beautiful, intense film. It is amazing to me that a 21-year-old with limited experience could have the guts and intelligence to pull out all the stops in order to conjure up Dali, surely one of the most colorful and contradictory characters of the 20th century. Rob does a great job in a part that requires tremendous range.
Javier is very affecting, as well, in the less showy role. The cinematography is lovely, as is the music. I recently read biographies of both Dali and Lorca, and realizing scenes were shot in the exact locations where they were lived, makes the film especially poignant.
The theater was full and the audience appreciative. My mother and my son agreed to go with me, which brought up some interesting comments. As we were leaving the theater, my mom (a big Dali fan, who loved the movie), said "Wait a minute where was the guy who played Edward?"
That's what I like to hear! She hadn't even recognized Rob (though his likeness is a frequent presence in my house). She just thought the actor playing Dali did a great job.
My son, who hadn't been real thrilled about seeing a "gay" film (but it's almost Mother's Day, so he had to play nice), liked it. He said it was balanced in such a way that the characters were sympathetic people, sexual orientation aside. Trying to build a relationship with the person you're attracted to, despite adverse circumstances, personal hangups and the politics of the times, is a universal theme. Little Ashes explores it through two geniuses on a stage set for tragedy. Powerful stuff.
Movie was absolutly beautiful. I'm not trying to be biast. But seriously Rob was the only person entertaining to watch. The movie seemed dull without his presence. Really loved the movie. Rob was fantastic in it.
I saw it today -- here at SF.
Ahhhh, can Robert be more gorgeous than he was in Twilight. He is such a great actor, so much so that I didn't see any Edward or Robert Pattinson in that film. He was total Dali.
The only Robert I saw was the gorgeousness and his breathtaking handsomeness (well he can't help himself, he can't very well hide those features).
Anyway, a lot of critics mentioned that Robert's acting was hilarious -- BUT, Dali is hilarious and that is who much portray. So some critics didn't even get it.
But Dali became so much fun in Robert the actor. And I get Dali, I really feel him, unlike what some critics say that Robert failed to represent Dali in one cohesive self---how can that be when Dali himself goes from one extreme to the other.
Anyway, Robert & Javier are sooo breathtaking. If is almost unfair that such duo can more sexy than any man/woman (or man/man) pair I've seen in the movies.
I disagree with the director, Robert Morrison; this film should have gone for the big budget because they could have made it much much better. The film is gorgeous in itself, cinematography was as breathtaking as Robert Pattinson. The movie has a lot going for it, plot or story wise, but unable to expand or to make it dramatic and profound by lack of budget.
And I have to be bias, but having Robert Pattinson in that film made it worthwhile to see it. Not because he is Robert, but because he was Dali. He was the perfect young Dali.
I just got back from the Pasadena, CA showing. Wow. While I primarily went because I'm a huge fan of Rob and his acting, this was definitely a movie I will want to watch again. There is so much going on, and the chemistry between Lorca and Dali was amazing. I honestly didn't know what to expect from the clips I'd seen, but it blew me away. The acting was superb. You can feel the internal conflict of the characters in dealing with their homosexuality. It was a really good movie. Not something I would normally see, but I left the theatres pleased. I will definitely try to see it again!
@ Chicago girl now in LA. I live in Elgin, IL. It took me an hour to get to the city but only because the traffic sucked.
little theater in pasadena Ca... just came home from watching it and is looking forward to see it again.. love love the movie .. the story..the poetry... very good
It's so great reading everyones thoughts on the film! I saw it in March and can't wait to see it again, but it will be when the dvd comes out :(
@ Noel~Why do you think a bigger budget would have improved the film? It was beautifully shot and the music was wonderful. I don't see how a bigger budget would have helped. I think its more about the actors and writers making the film dramatic and profound and not by Paul Morrisson getting a studio to throw tons of money at it!
That's just my opinion! :D
My friend and I were lucky enough to watch LITTLE ASHES today in HOLLYWOOD, CA. It is a great movie and Rob (my LOVE) did a amaizing job. Make sure you pay extra attention to the water scene. I wonderful suprise pops out to say "HELLO" (my favorite part, yum yum). Sweet dreams for me tonight :p
I've been a Dali fan for ages. And a Rob fan for the last 7 months or so. And when I found out Rob was playing Dali in a biopic, I was beyond elated. Well I saw L.A. a few hours ago and can I just say that this is definitely Rob's best work yet! I was amazed at the sheer excellence of each actor's performance. **stands and gives a round of applause**
Rob and Javier have amazing chemistry. Their romance as Dali and Lorca brought me to laughter and tears. There were a lot of purposeful awkward moments that were genius because of timing. The film was beautifully made considering it was made under a small budget. I brought my mom and she said she liked this one better than HTB. Rob gives a range of emotions that I have not seen in a long time in film. The art, poetry, music, language and landscapes make this film Oscar caliber IMHO.
I thoroughly enjoyed it. For two straight men, they did an amazing job of making their onscreen love believable and more importantly complicated. The love was sweet, sexy, gentle and vulnerable. Kudos to Javier, Matthew, Arly and Marina for portraying their respective characters amazingly well. A++ for Mr. Paul Morrison for doing a magnificent job.
Rob and Javier deserve awards. I can now see why Rob said Javier is the better kisser. lol That DVD WILL BE MINE. Mark my words.
**quadruple unicorns** LA had so much ROBporn it'll make you jizz in your theater seat. No lie. That tucked scene and the water scene even had my mom (a non Rob fanatic) in a tizzy. She even said she noticed that he's well endowed. I was like "GOOOO MOM!"
~DS
P.S. while walking around after the movie I came across a shop on
27th street and 8th AVE. named "unicorn," no lie! And I thought of all of you Robsessing lovlies. I literally LOLed.
DOn't think I'll be lucky enough to get to see it in the cinema because it doesn't look like any will be showing it here in Ireland and I wasn't lucky enough to be able to go to Belfast like Hannah so I guess I'll have to wait for the DVD to come out! But I'm so glad to read all the good reviews here!
Well here is my lowdown for what's it worth:
PROS
-Cinematography
-Chemistry between Robert and Javier - hot..sizzlin' hot, but almost tender and sweet as well, I like the combo
-Rob's obvious respect for the role and Dali himself...it is so evident that he is busting his balls to make a good performance, I respect him for that...
-Javier's performance was flawless (and he is MUCHO attractive), McNulty wasn't bad either
CONS
-felt I got little tidbits of insight into the political turmoil, the characters, the love affair etc., but the movie left me wanting more, it didn't go deep enough
-Rob tried to hard to act and it showed in his performance, but I also respect that in a way which is why it is also a PRO as well...
That is my lowdown....thoughts?
Thanks for that Leanne!
I really am excited to see the movie and I probably shouldn't be reading this thread in case it spoils it for me but hey that's me! Curiosity killed the cat!
I just found out this morning that it's showing for 1 time only at 11pm this eve at my local arthouse cinema (the one I was mad at coz they weren't showing it! Oops!) I have just booked tickets! I am so excited!!!!
Leanne - I know what you mean about getting only tidbits of the larger picture going on around Dali & Lorca, and wanting to know more. But so muoh has been written about the political climate and virtually nothing about their relationship despite extensive documentation (the letters and drawings they exchanged, for instance). This is the first time the Dali foundation has given its approval to such a project, and the filmmakers took that to heart.
In doing so, they created a love story not limited to the bizarre milieu these two found themselves in, but one defined by the idiosyncrasies and personalities of the couple wanting to make it work. It makes the story more accessible to the average person, and so I think the film works on two levels.
On the other hand, the harsh reality surrounding these two is incredibly fascinating and well-worth looking into. I'd done that in preparation for LA, so that watching it, I felt a little like I did first seeing Twilight, thinking "people who haven't read the book aren't going to understand why that's important or what's really going on here."
Between them, Dali and Lorca just about cornered the market on bizarre neuroses and phobias, which explains a lot about both the intensity of their work and the frustration of their desire.
Like Hannah said, I'm glad others have seen it now so I can ask what their views are on it. It's so frustrating to not have anyone to bounce ideas back and forth with. ;pp
Quick question to those who saw it:
Tell me, wasn't the scene in Javier's bedroom, with the scarves tied around their heads and Luis' interruption, pure genius?
I'm fighting over in my mind whether that is my favourite scene, cos boy do I have a lot of favourites.
And omg! When they are running down the street after the dinner at Madalena's aunts. Uhh, I'm going to start reminiscing again.
Can't wait till July so I can have it on DVD and watch it over and over and over...
Sara, I love that scene too in Javier's bedroom, it really showed pure love and adoration as well as how intuned they were with one another. Can I use the word "adorable", maybe touching. What about when they were discussing what Dali should wear after Luis barges in.
I saw the first showing in Chicago. I was in tears leaving the theatre. I really thought it was well done. While I agree Javier did a terrific job, Rob as Dali was the comedic relief. Dali was an outrageous character and delvered many monumental and hysterical lines.
I found the story to be tragic and cannot stop thinking about this movie. It just left me broken hearted. I thought the entire cast did a great job. The scenes that have been released have so much more impact when taken in context. Many of them lost their sexual connotations and instead seemed tragic.
After the movie, I went into the bathroom to splash water on my face. I was approached by a woman who asked what I thought. I told her and she commented that she had met Dali. I asked her what she thought given that and her comment was that Rob is a "helluva actor." She wasn't totally sold on the script but felt that Rob depicted the essence of Dali very well. She also commented that she had never seen any of his other work.
So, I was happy to see Rob do something different and do it well. I never listen to critics anyway. They just seem to not like the things that I do and praise the movies that I think suck.
After dinner as my DH and I walked back by the theatre he noticed that it was showing again in 20 mintues. He decided we should see it again. Loved it the second time too!
I saw the movie last night and it was amazing! Rob did such a good job of portraying Dali. The kissing scenes were so tense yet so romantic at the same time. I read some bad reviews before I saw it so I was worried that it might not be good, but I was pleasantly surprised! It was a great movie and I would love to see it again.
As I walked into the first showing in San Francisco, I was surrounded by thirty viewers from a demographic age pool of mostly couples in their 40's-60's; in a neighborhood consisting of those who supported museums, the opera, theater, et al.
At one point in the movie where Dali stood alone before a committee of professors giving them a perverse oral presentation rather than the expected exposition on the artist Raphael, I realized that I was no longer watching a movie but rather a tour de force by a chameleon character actor, Mr. Pattinson.
With alacrity, creativity, and emotional intelligence, the actor deftly transported the viewer through a roller coaster ride of physiological and psychological changes as he metamorphosized Salvador, the genius man-child into Dali, the performance artist extraordinaire cloaked in calculated eccentricity.
Cinematically, the movie itself was beautifully shot, costumes worthy of a Merchant-Ivory budget. The bravado and machismo of McNulty's Bunuel contrasted effectively to the gentility of Dali and Lorca. Alas, if the Spanish cast wasn't phonetically regurgitating a sometimes thin script in a second language, their performances would have felt less stilted and yet even under those circumstances, Marina Gatell lit up the screen along with Beltran's subdued dignity, charm and elegance.
After a second viewing later that evening in the company of friends I'd brought along, the aforementioned weaknesses in the film dissipated as white noise into the background as the budding relationship between Dali and Lorca emerged to the foreground; with clarity, the two artists's voices became a musical form of "call and response" as Dali and Lorca alternately posed a question while the other responded not only within the realm of the bright light of their artistic genius but as well in their most basic communication of love.
I saw it this afternoon here in Chicago - sparsely attended, but due to the day and time, that's not really indicative.
Agree that it was an amazing love story and that all of the performances were strong. Javier was breathtaking and brought such a sensitivity to his role - I fell in love with them both! [He and the character, Lorca.]
Rob's interpretation of Dali was just magnificent and I loved seeing the many calculations playing across his face. I could sense the frenetic inner workings of Dali's mind - which was very, very busy indeed. [As if he were trying to orchestrate life, itself, and not just his role within it.]
The timing felt off to me in terms of how much attention was payed to the beginnings of their relationship - while the ending was almost dashed-through. Maybe because they had more actual source material to draw from [?]
While Rob's beauty is a given, to me at least, it's his talent that continues to leave me with my mouth hanging open...
I'm not much for writing reviews, but thought I'd give my opinion, since I saw Little Ashes this afternoon.
I liked the film. Didn't love it, liked it. I think Javier Beltran gives a very good performance. I don't really understand why Rob's would be criticized (haven't read many reviews--don't trust them), since he's playing an outrageous character. I think for the most part he's rather restrained.
My absolute favorite scene has been mentioned by others--the kissing scene in Javier's room, when they are interrupted by Luis Bunuel. In fact I liked all of the love scenes. Rob is so pretty, it really is easy to understand why anyone would want to kiss him.
I liked the music and the poetry as well.
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