We all fell in love with the heartthrob Robert Pattinson after watching the movie “Twilight.” But, most of our admiration for him came from the obsession over his “perfect” looks, not his skill as an actor. Although most teenagers will probably watch Pattinson’s latest movie “Remember Me,” simply for the fact that he is the lead role, the film does not do much for his career.
Directed by Allen Coulter, this film is just like any other romance, such as “10 Things I Hate About You,” “She’s All That,” and the most recent, “The Proposal.” Just like these movies, “Remember Me” follows the same format: the guy goes out with the girl as a dare and before we know it, he unexpectedly falls in love with her. What a shocker.
But “Remember Me” is not a comedy. Instead, it is filled with intense and dramatic emotion. Pattinson’s character, Tyler Hawkins, is not the ideal prince charming; he has bad habits such as excessive drinking, smoking, and a bad attitude.
He is going through an emotional crisis due to his parents’ divorce and his father, Charles Hawkins, played by Pierce Brosnan, is a workaholic that pays no attention to his family.
One night, Tyler gets drunk, gets kicked out of a bar, gets into a fight, and the police are called. The policeman that apprehends Tyler just happens to be the father of Tyler ’s love interest.
Tyler’s roommate challenges him to ask out Ally Craig, played by Emilie de Ravin, and then dump her for all the trouble that her father has caused.
Reluctant at first, Tyler decides to go through with the plan and unexpectedly falls in love with her. With the help of the vibrant Ally, Tyler learns to see the good in life and begins to feel “true” happiness for the first time.
But how long will this happiness last? Well that is for you to find out.
This movie may not have the hype that Pattinson’s previous movies have had, but it is Pattinson’s best role yet, despite the cliché plot. His transition from playing the tortured vampire to a reckless “dude” is terrific.
Emilie de Ravin’s performance was okay, but it was nothing worth remembering. She had a few good scenes but lacked charisma. Even though Pierce Brosnan did not have many scenes, they were all powerful in the film. He embodied the coldhearted, work-obsessed father exceptionally.
Overall I thought this movie was mediocre. It had some great performances but an ending that did not satisfy.
