I went to see Remember Me as a fan of real-life Robert Pattinson vs his acting. I realize Twilight is no barometer of his skills. That said, I was blown away by his scenes with his father, sister, mother, friend, girlfriend & cop. Each relationship involved a different dynamic & exposed another facet to the character: angry, concerned, protective, remote, humorous & contemplative & each relationship evolved, revealing layers of meaning. He was surprisingly subtle & in the moment. Of course, it doesn't hurt that the camera loves him.
Emilie deRavin is immensely likable & fresh & her scenes with Chris Cooper & Pattinson were honest. Pierce Brosnan & Cooper both inhabited their characters with gusto & provoked equal parts sympathy & scorn. Ruby Jerins is a gem & will go far in the business. Her scenes with Pattinson were the highlights of the film.
In addition to solid performances, the script & cinematography worked to paint a gritty, realistic, honest examination of relationships, consequences & ultimately the meaning of life. Sounds cliché & it could have been, but Remember Me is deeply moving & forces reflection long after the credits have run.
Emilie deRavin is immensely likable & fresh & her scenes with Chris Cooper & Pattinson were honest. Pierce Brosnan & Cooper both inhabited their characters with gusto & provoked equal parts sympathy & scorn. Ruby Jerins is a gem & will go far in the business. Her scenes with Pattinson were the highlights of the film.
In addition to solid performances, the script & cinematography worked to paint a gritty, realistic, honest examination of relationships, consequences & ultimately the meaning of life. Sounds cliché & it could have been, but Remember Me is deeply moving & forces reflection long after the credits have run.