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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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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Emma C.
Format:DVD
I really liked this film. It is very short and the premise is somewhat far-fetched but all the performances were very good and Robert Pattinson was delightfully annoying as Art, the needy nerd with the awful dress sense and the ice cold parents.
What was especially lovely was the documentary of the making of the film. Rob came over in that as a really professional, dedicated musician, and it was fascinating to hear how the songs should sound compared to Art's inept versions.
The other actors were really good performers and made their characters very believable. Don't suppose this film would have ever seen the light of day were it not for Rob's sudden fame but don't let that put you off - it's a very good film.
What was especially lovely was the documentary of the making of the film. Rob came over in that as a really professional, dedicated musician, and it was fascinating to hear how the songs should sound compared to Art's inept versions.
The other actors were really good performers and made their characters very believable. Don't suppose this film would have ever seen the light of day were it not for Rob's sudden fame but don't let that put you off - it's a very good film.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is absolutely brilliant.
I've seen this film at the Australian screening and it's just amazing. Robert did an awesome jov as Art the struggling 25 year old at the centre of the story. Oliver Irving is a fantastic director and I'm hoping to see more of his work.
I've seen this film at the Australian screening and it's just amazing. Robert did an awesome jov as Art the struggling 25 year old at the centre of the story. Oliver Irving is a fantastic director and I'm hoping to see more of his work.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By E. O. Battye
Format:DVD
I bought this dvd obviously because I'm a fan of Twilight and thus Robert Pattinson, and I absolutely loved it (and not just for Rob!) I think this film really shows what a great actor Robert is; whereas in Twilight it was very much a case that no matter his acting skills he was going to be loved, in How To Be he really takes it to the next level, and manages to pull off depressed, lonely, kind of weird and funny all at once. Incredible performance.
But the film isn't just brilliant because of Rob. Co-stars Mike Pearce and Johnny White add in just enough humour to stop you feeling as sad and depressed as Rob's character Art does in the film. Johnny White especially is fantastic as the neurotic, posessive and yet ambitious Ronny (my favourite character), and his is an interesting little side story in the film.
It's a really, really good film - sad in parts, funny throughout, very well cast and well acted - and the plot is just excellent. There's also some cute special features, including some extended/alternate scenes which show the actors ad-libbing (something I always love), and a short, Making Of feature.
I'd recommend this film to ANYONE, not just fans of Robert Pattinson. Even if you aren't a fan of Twilight, give this a chance. You'll see Rob in a whole new light.
10/10, five stars, 100% amazing.
But the film isn't just brilliant because of Rob. Co-stars Mike Pearce and Johnny White add in just enough humour to stop you feeling as sad and depressed as Rob's character Art does in the film. Johnny White especially is fantastic as the neurotic, posessive and yet ambitious Ronny (my favourite character), and his is an interesting little side story in the film.
It's a really, really good film - sad in parts, funny throughout, very well cast and well acted - and the plot is just excellent. There's also some cute special features, including some extended/alternate scenes which show the actors ad-libbing (something I always love), and a short, Making Of feature.
I'd recommend this film to ANYONE, not just fans of Robert Pattinson. Even if you aren't a fan of Twilight, give this a chance. You'll see Rob in a whole new light.
10/10, five stars, 100% amazing.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By D. Carthy
Format:DVD
Really enjoyable watch, I woiuld recommend it if you just want to lay back and unwind.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I thoroughly enjoyed the DVD How to Be. It is a quirky film about a boy who wants to be better or more normal. His girlfriend breaks up with him and he has to move home with his parents. He has a bad relationship with his parents who think songwriting and performing is not a viable career. He sends for a self-help guru from Canada who doesn't help him at all. He figures out that he is in charge of his destiny, so to speak, and he goes for the singing career. Robert Pattinson has the role down really well and Johnny White and the Pearce boy are great in supporting roles. You need to understand some English eccentricities, but it is an overall great movie. Love the pep talk at the end. I love Indie films.How To Be [DVD] [2008]
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4.0 out of 5 stars
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 3 months ago by georgina roper
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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 4 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 5 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 6 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 12 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 13 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 21 months ago by P. Rowe
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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
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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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