If you're stateside, you might be elbow deep in prepping some good home-cookin' right now. It's a holiday of thanks for the US but it's a time we can share thanks all around the world. I've been having a Cosmopolis love fest since the film was recognized yesterday on a top 10 list and I'm continuing my appreciation for Rob's work in that film.
I'm thankful for this review from HeyUGuys for the Cosmopolis UK Blu-ray. I adore and appreciate Rob's portrayal of Edward but it's time for his talent to flex. I feel like Cosmopolis was the turning point for great things to come for him professionally. Here's an excerpt from the review but read the whole thing if you truly enjoyed Cosmopolis:
Say what you will about the Twilight series but you can’t lay the blame at the feet of Robert Pattinson who is just playing an iconic character written to appeal to young teenage girls. Common opinion seems to be that once the series is over, Pattinson is pretty much done. His work in Cosmopolis proves that he is actually the real deal, Pattinson is in every scene and carries the film with ease having to cope with heavy dialogue in scenes that seem to favour a really long take. His portrayal of the character is flawless, a world of pain in his eyes always simmering below the surface of his controlled and manicured exterior. ...Cosmopolis is perhaps the most un-commercial film released this year but somehow starring everyone’s favourite pin-up. It’s also one of the most rewarding experiences this year if you have the ear and patience for it and a timely film about the fragility of our world and the people who control it.I'm thankful for some more UK outlets with awesome things to say:
Blogomatic: Pattinson is in some ways a revelation in this, or some would say he’s reminding us that he’s not just Twilight. As Eric Packer Robert Pattinson starts off arrogant, you could cynically say the almost robotic way he plays him is like his role in Twilight, which is played much like a plank of wood. This is unfair though because as the film progresses and chaos begins to reign Pattinson changes the character and lets emotion take over, show the weakness of the character as the universe is not doing what is expected, how people don’t do as he says....The fact is though, I’d argue this is David Cronenberg at the top of his game and Robert Pattinson showing just how good an actor he can actually be. I’ve seen some say this is a contender for the film of the year and I’d have to agree in some ways. A truly excellent movie, but one that is not what you expect it to be.I'm thankful fans are lucky in the UK that get to enjoy Cosmopolis on DVD/Blu-ray now even though I have several more weeks to go. *tight smile* ;)
FilmJuice: Pattinson is stunning as Packer...Pattinson may lose a lot of fans due to his cold and unloving take on Packer but he wont be disheartened by that. In fact his talents may just have been opened to a whole new crowd.
TotalFilm: Imperious but impetuous, chilly even when he’s chillin’, Pattinson ably holds his own in a film that’s essentially a relay race of cameos from great actors who are as visibly stoked as he is to work with Cronenberg.
MovieMuser: Even those who struggle through the early stages will probably perk up at the end, which turns into an excellent two-hander between Pattinson and Paul Giamatti, who plays a downtrodden would-be assassin.
Be sure to pic up the DVD/Blu-ray if it's available in your country or on your player!
I'm thankful for RPAustralia & Roberta for the amazing screen caps from the Blu-ray BTS extras. It's awesome to see Rob go in and out of character just in images.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving feast if you celebrate the day! Loads more pics after the cut!
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Last but not least: I'm thankful for Rob, the Rob sisterhood I have with the mods, the dark recesses and all the wonderful experiences I've had in this fandom and amazing people I've met. We have an awesome community and I'm proud to call myself Robsessed.
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