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Wry British comedy starring Robert Pattinson as Art, a struggling musician and poet in his mid-20s who moves back in with his parents after finding himself in the throes of a quarter-life crisis. After reading a self-help book called 'It's Not Your Fault', Art decides to take affirmative action and enlists the help of the book's author, Dr Ellington (Powell Jones), to tackle his existential dilemmas and help him to move on in his life.
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By LizzieMac09
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How To Be is a movie which pre-dates all the hysteria and hoopla of "Twilight" and, when taken with the rest of Rob Pattinson's body of work, gives a real indication of how versatile he is as an actor. In fact, I have yet to see him in anything which repeats or duplicates previous roles. Here he shows a deft comedic touch, playing the socially inept and emotionally isolated Art. His coldly aloof parents are so distanced from him and each other that one has to wonder how he was ever even conceived! Art battles to find his place in the world, believing that his future lies in music, despite his woeful lack of talent, and his inter-action with his two friends provides the funniest moments in the film. Desperately seeking solutions he reads a self-help book and then, much to his parents' chagrin and bemusement, blows a small inheritance on bringing the Canadian author to England to act as his personal life-guru, with limited success. As in real life, there is no neat happy ending, but the film's conclusion is, nevertheless, upbeat and positive, if only for Art. On the basis of this and Little Ashes I think it is likely that we can expect young Mr Pattinson to keep getting better - and if he keeps picking such diverse and interesting roles I believe he has a long and successful career ahead of him.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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Very amusing look at a 1/4 life crisis, well written and executed.
The funniest bit has to be when he decides to let all his pent up anger out on the tree and lampost after a last ditch attempt to bond with his mother and father.
Nice to see that the talented Robert Pattinson still isnt allowing himself to be typecast, which could have so easily happened after Harry Potter and off of the back of Twilight.
The funniest bit has to be when he decides to let all his pent up anger out on the tree and lampost after a last ditch attempt to bond with his mother and father.
Nice to see that the talented Robert Pattinson still isnt allowing himself to be typecast, which could have so easily happened after Harry Potter and off of the back of Twilight.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I first went to see this movie at a screening in Leicester Squares Prince Charles cinema, where the director and some of the cast were present for a Q&A session after the film had concluded. I have to say, it's been a while since I've watched a film where so many people in the audience were laughin, almost all the way through. I totally loved it, all the performances were great, every character with their own demons, and so many tragically funny parts that are both cringe-worthy and hillarious, the "hug" scene comes to mind!! I've watched this film a few times since i've brought it, and I have to say, I enjoy it more every time. Brilliant!!
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Enjoyable Film
A lighthearted film starring a young Robert Pattinson, playing a moody teenager searching for his way in life. Fun to see him playing his guitar.
Published 2 months ago by georgina roper
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great film on coming of age
I enjoyed this unusual coming of age drama and found it funny where it was supposed to be and worth it
Published 3 months ago by Mayflower
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Love Robert Pattinson
Love Robert Pattinson so all films are being collected good or bad... Film a little slow but ok. The service from the supplier was great will definitely use again.
Published 4 months ago by Jackie
3.0 out of 5 stars
Weird and not bad but not brilliant
Very odd film. Uncomfortable viewing. I suppose it's refreshing to see a film without an apparent target audience, but by the same token it's hard to say who would actually enjoy... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. R. J. H. Graham
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I'm In The Dog House
I have purchased all of the Robert Pattinson films from Amazon for my wife who is an ardent fan of his. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Tomsgrandad
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just amazing!
It is a very sad, emotional story, but Robert Pattinson delivers it to the full!!! I've watched it three times already, and every time I find my self crying not with pity for Art... Read more
Published 12 months ago by chris.kall
4.0 out of 5 stars
Robert Pattinson is excellent
This comes across as a low budget independant film. It's flawed in some respects - I wasn't convinced by some of the performances. Read more
Published 20 months ago by P. Rowe
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really Funny!
I received this as a random gift and of course, it starring Robert Pattinson and all, couldn't wait to see it. Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2011 by amberocks
2.0 out of 5 stars
Boring
The plot is not very interesting, nothing much happens, the dialogues are boring. There are only one or two funny moments in the movie that one could label as "black humor" or so,... Read more
Published on 8 July 2010 by N. Janz
5.0 out of 5 stars
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anything with robert pattinson is bought up quite soundly! this is a movie that is funny and shows a side of him twilight fans all have been and will sometimes be in their lives.
Published on 3 Jun 2010 by Mrs. K. E. Wing
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