Robert Pattinson Stars in 'Primetime' Premiering at Venice Film Festival
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- Der Spiegel
- The Indian Express
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The film 'Primetime,' starring Robert Pattinson, had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday. The movie is a study of the boundary between journalism and entertainment, drawing inspiration from the NBC program 'To Catch a Predator' and its host, Chris Hansen. Director Lance Oppenheim, making his fiction feature debut after a career in documentaries, stated that he was fascinated by how the show blended real danger with constructed sets. The plot follows the ego driven rise of Hansen within NBC and the subsequent collapse of his personal life as he is targeted by a tabloid journalist.
Pattinson, who also served as a producer on the project, described mastering Hansen's accent and mannerisms as one of the most demanding challenges of his career. The film also features the acting debut of Grammy winning singer Phoebe Bridgers. While the film is competing for the Golden Lion, which will be awarded on September 12, critical reception has been mixed. One report notes that the premiere sparked a nine minute standing ovation, while another describes the film as a gross disappointment.
Chris Hansen has publicly criticized the film, calling it totally invented and questioning the motives of the filmmakers. Reports indicate that Hansen refused to sign a non disclosure agreement to see the movie before the festival and may purchase advertising to run before theatrical screenings starting September 25. When asked about these comments, Pattinson expressed hope that Hansen would eventually like the film. 'Primetime' is one of several high profile releases for Pattinson this year, alongside 'The Odyssey' and 'Dune: Part Three.'
How each side framed it
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- This report framed the film as a failure, describing it as a gross disappointment.
- Centre
- These reports focused on the production details, the actor's preparation, and the thematic exploration of journalism.
Sources
- Centre CNN Brasil: “Primetime” investigates the thin line between journalism and entertainment
- Centre-left Der Spiegel: Robert Pattinson: In "Primetime," the king of the US television pillory is put in the pillory
- Centre The Indian Express: How Robert Pattinson ended up playing To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen in Primetime
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