David Cronenberg compares Rob to other ‘undervalued’ actors like Keira Knightley & Viggo Mortensen.
If you were ready to hand Robert Pattinson an Oscar for his work in the Twilight saga, just wait until you get a load of him in 2012′s Cosmopolis! HollywoodLife.com chatted with director David Cronenberg, who said Rob won’t be able to reveal his full scope as an actor until he’s left Edward Cullen behind. “It sort of pleases me to work with actors, like Rob, who have that potential, but haven’t had the chance to realize that yet and show it,” he told us Oct. 19 at the LA premiere of A Dangerous Method.
“I know [Rob's] big success is Twilight, but as you know Viggo Mortensen‘s big success was Lord of the Rings, but it didn’t show him at his most profound as an actor,” David continued.
He also compared Rob to Keira Knightley, who stars in A Dangerous Method:
“I feel that … Keira Knightley is really quite undervalued and underestimated as an actress,” he said. “I think in A Dangerous Mind she proves she is te superb level of actress she actually is. I’ve worked with some of the best, and she is up there; I feel the same way about Robert Pattinson.”
Wow! It sounds like Rob must have really impressed David while shooting Cosmopolis. Do you agree with him that Rob will only truly blossom once he’s ditched Edward Cullen for good?
— Reporting by Russ Weakland
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Nina
Posted at 10:34 PM on October 20, 2011
I agree! Rob does not have too much material to make Edward iconic yet he did! It is amazing what he has done with it. Any other actor would have allowed Bella to be the sole star of the books but no. When you think Twilight you think ROBERT PATTINSON!
SoSweet
Posted at 7:07 PM on October 22, 2011
The rumor is that Bel Ami will premiere at the Berlin Film Festival in Feb. and it’s believable because distributors have already lined up for releases in Russia, the Netherlands and Australia for late Feb. and March, 2012.
Cronenberg has said he wants to take Cosmopolis to Cannes but that he thinks it will be released next November, which is a better time for serious indies like his. His A Dangerous Method is just being rolled out now.
Zoe
Posted at 2:53 PM on October 20, 2011
LMAO. Sure. 2 Oscar nominated actors and a pretty boy who has never gotten good reveiws from an critic. Cronenberg is going to pile it on because he has a movie to whore. Funny how the “profound” actor can’t seem to find another job.
Jen
Posted at 4:29 PM on October 20, 2011
Cronenberg stopped having anything to prove a long time ago. He said all these things as well about Rob before Rob worked in his movie when he was going after Rob for the part in Cosmopolis. Take your negative attitude somewhere else. Rob is a great actor and made Twilight what it is. Without him giving life to a basically lifeless part, there would have been no New Moon, Eclipse, etc. He truly is wonderful in all his movies and EVERY director and actor/actress that has worked with him sings his praises. Even those who have not sing his praises. As far as what job he has now – how do you know. I respect Rob more because he doesnt sell himself for every cheap remake and sequel just to make a buck. He only goes for artistic and meaningful movies (other that Twilight series). He has turned down more offers than most actors ever receive.
Michele
Posted at 5:41 PM on October 20, 2011
Cronenberg “whoring” a movie? That’s the funniest thing I’ve ever heard. David Cronenberg does what he wants; he’s earned that right as one of the most successful directors in the business who creates art and does not sell out. I find this statement ironic. Have you ever seen a Cronenberg film? Do you even know who the man is? I bet not. Because if you did, you wouldn’t be making such an statement, you would know how stupid it sounds.
As for the rest, I agree with everything Jen said. Get lost.
Nina
Posted at 10:30 PM on October 20, 2011
AMEN Michele!
tee
Posted at 2:41 PM on October 20, 2011
Louise
Posted at 11:57 AM on October 20, 2011
WOW
Posted at 10:50 AM on October 20, 2011
oy
Posted at 10:26 AM on October 20, 2011
Becca
Posted at 2:54 PM on October 20, 2011
Seriously? Get a life. Stop being a troll and go find a job so you can move out of your parent’s bastment.
Moron!
Posted at 6:04 PM on October 21, 2011
Hey , Oy , you’re an idiot , but you can’t help it …. Now you got some attention , you can crawl back in your hole !!!!
ccc
Posted at 9:40 AM on October 20, 2011
Michele
Posted at 9:17 AM on October 20, 2011
Of course I agree with David Cronenberg. He’s one of the best directors out there, he should know. The whole Twilight thing . . Edward Cullen . . . Rob made the most out of that character when many other actors would have made him even more cut out than he is. I am not a huge fan . . . I am not a fan of the books in that I couldn’t get past the writing. Also the characters were, I felt, flat.
So for Rob to be able to inject life (pun intended) into a character that has little humour and less depth is pretty amazing. I loved Rob in Remember Me and Water For Elephants. I cannot wait to see Cosmopolis with David Cronenberg – now we’re talking. I think the future holds great things for Rob and what he is capable of doing.
Michele
Michele
Posted at 9:22 AM on October 20, 2011
Oh . . . I don’t mean to be so harsh on Twilight, and I will go see Breaking Dawn, and I like the relationship between Edward & Bella . . . But, for me, there were too many things about the story that annoyed me and inspite of all that, Rob was able to create the most of that character. That shows his talent right there.
Michele
Adennos
Posted at 9:04 AM on October 20, 2011
I agree Robert is an amazing actor.
Edward Cullen is a sparkly fairy so doesn’t matter I’ve to say it is his worst movie.
But his other movies are amazing.
miapattinson
Posted at 8:43 AM on October 20, 2011
there are lot of things that rob can offer..he is a deep actor..he is really great in remember me and flawless in Water for elephants. i can see acting award in the future..
LadyEpic
Posted at 7:34 AM on October 20, 2011
Don’t get me wrong, I do like the character of Edward Cullen a great deal, but I prefer Rob outside of Twilight. He is an amazing actor. I’m looking forward to see where his career goes, he does have potential.
indranee
Posted at 4:17 PM on October 20, 2011
Rob made Edward — a fairly flat character that was made worse by the scripts in Twilight — iconic. ‘Nuff said. I love his other movies and will be lining up for Cronenberg’s Cosmopolis as well as Bel Ami. The question remains: when will they be released?!