Cannes 2017. Robert Pattinson: “I finally look like an adult”
He is unrecognizable in “Good Time,” a film in official competition. In this electric drama directed by the Safdie brothers, Robert Pattinson plays a robber in the shallows of New York. Meet the beautiful boy revealed by the “Twilight” saga, now 31 years old.
Is not that (Good Time) your best role?
Robert Pattinson: What is certain is that it was one of my favorite experiences. It was such a crazy adventure. At the beginning, there wasn’t even a script and then, we find ourselves in competition in Cannes …
This is your fourth Festival. Do you feel at home?
R: I love coming here. For me, it is the pinnacle to present a film.
You have contacted the Safdie brothers after seeing a photo of their movie “Mad Love in New York” …
R: Yes. I found the image so beautiful and moving that I said, “I want to shoot with these people. And then I met them. They are so intelligent and good people. I told them I was ready to do whatever they wanted.
This is where the Safdie wrote this role for you. What do you have in common with your character?
R: His anxiety (laughs). And like Connie, before, in New York, I spent most of my time on the street trying to hide myself. Instinctively, I kept looking around to avoid the paparazzi.
This is no longer the case?
R: In London, where I live most of the time, people would rather see the reality show heroes and footballers. And in Los Angeles, where I am often, paparazzi make less money because magazines publish photos from Instagram, so it’s better.
You’ve totally changed the look for this character …
R: Yes. Usually, I look like a 22 year old kid. There, they made me false acne scars, I have darker hair … I finally look like an adult.
How was the shoot?
R: It was extremely bad for my health! I slept very little. The night work was almost always sixteen or seventeen hours in a row. We were in a bubble. It was very intense and stressful.
Since the end of "Twilight”, you choose independent films on a small budget. Why ?
R: When I choose a film, I don’t wonder if it will be a success or not. If it’s a low budget film, I say to myself: “I will do another after.” What I want is to surprise. However, commercial films are designed not to disturb the public. I find them boring to see and make.
You must soon shoot with the French director Claire Denis …
R: Yes, this summer normally. I had seen his movie "White Material” on television eight years ago and I found it an outstanding performance. I wanted to work with her. When I met her, she had a role for a guy who was 50 years old … But during the appointment, I felt her changing her mind.
Kristen Stewart (Ed: his former co-star in “Twilight” and ex) was in Cannes to present her short film. Did you meet her?
R: No.
Are you still in touch?
R: Not really (laughs).
Le Parisian review:
"Good Time": a nocturnal and hypnotic thriller *****
Robert Pattinson, unrecognizable in “Good Time." … Connie (Robert Pattinson) is hunted, and his look hallucinated in a frenzied race punctuated with bursts of violence. Some scenes - like the pursuit in an amusement park - are ultra-cinematic. And Pattinson impresses with this feverish interpretation.
"Good Time,” Theatrical release October 11 in France.
Source | Translation: Pattinson 360
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