The latest movie starring Robert Pattinson, known to his fans as R-Patz, sees the star playing his first serious role since his break-out performance in Twilight. The Rover has earned rave reviews and shows that Pattinson isn’t just a pretty face, he’s got talent, too. Here’s what critics are saying about it. Pattinson Proves He s More Than Just a Pretty Face in New Movie
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Robert Douglas Thomas Pattinson is an English actor. Known for starring in both big-budget and independent films, Pattinson has ranked among the world’s highest-paid actors. In 2010, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in th… Pattinson Proves He s More Than Just a Pretty Face in New Movie
Bio
Robert Pattinson is an English actor. Known for starring in both big-budget and independent films, Pattinson has ranked among the world’s highest-paid actors. In 2010, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world, and he was featured in People magazine’s 2010 Most Beautiful issue. Pattinson started his career by playing Cedric Diggory at age 12 (in Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire), a role that won him critical acclaim.
Family
Wife, FKA Twigs (one son); Parents: Harry Pattinson, Clare Pattinson; Siblings: Lizzy Pattinson, Sam Pattinson.Education: Attended Camden School for Boys, an all-boys public school in London; University of Leeds.Other Facts: Owns two dogs (Sparky and Boo). Among his early fans was Twilight co-star Nikki Reed.
Relationship
For his latest film, Twilight: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, Pattinson learned to swim and wield a paddleboard. It would seem that if anyone could tackle these challenges, it would be him: The 24-year-old is one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People, after all.
Physical info
Robert Pattinson was born on May 13, 1986, in London, England. His parents are Richard and Clare Pattinson. While growing up in England he has two sisters; Lizzy (born 1983) and Victoria (born 1988). In his spare time he enjoys surfing and horseback riding. He also plays tennis and golf.
Career
2008–2010: Career beginnings and independent films, After his casting in Twilight, Pattinson’s next feature was David Cronenberg’s A Dangerous Method, a historical drama also starring Viggo Mortensen and Keira Knightley. Pattinson plays Sabina Spielrein, an Austrian physician who engages in an affair with Carl Jung. It had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 1 and began general release on October 7, 2011.
Awards
As a stage actor, Pattinson has received critical acclaim for his performances. In 2006, he won over 60 awards—including Actor of the Year at both Maverick Awards and Virgin Media Awards—for his portrayal of Salvador Dalí in Woody Allen’s film Melinda and Melinda. The following year, Pattinson was nominated for Best Actor at British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) for Little Ashes. In 2008, Pattinson finally won the BAFTA Rising Star Award.

Net worth
$20 million USD :Debut: Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire (2005) :Awards Won: MTV Movie Award – Best Kiss (2012) for Breaking Dawn Part 2, Teen Choice Award for Choice Male Hottie (2010, 2011, 2012), Saturn Award for Best Actor for The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.
Launching his first menswear line
This is just one way that Pattinson has been able to prove he’s not just the pretty face of Hollywood. This past spring, he launched his first menswear line with U.K.-based company Belstaff. The collection included iconic coats from Belstaff’s archives, including jackets and anoraks Pattinson remembered seeing when he lived in London as a teenager.
Directing his first film
In Spring 2016, Pattinson will direct his first film, The Lost City of Z, an adaptation of David Grann’s nonfiction book about an explorer who disappeared while searching for a mythical city in Brazil. I want to do everything I can, he says. I want to be able to stand on my own two feet and say, ‘Well done.’ And if anyone knows how to appear confident and composed—even when auditioning for Harry Potter—it’s Pattinson.
Future as a producer
Pattinson isn’t just an actor, he is also emerging as a producer. In addition to producing Remember Me, Pattinson has his own production company, Waterhouse Films. It has two movies set for release – 2011′s Cosmopolis and 2012′s The Rover. The latter of which he wrote and directed. Both films have screened at several film festivals around the world including Cannes and Sundance.
Diet change after splitting with FKA Twigs
After splitting with FKA Twigs, Pattinson went on an unknown diet that helped him lose weight and get into character for his role as a charming conman. Based on what we’ve seen from The Lost City of Z, it seems like Pattinson succeeded.
His own YouTube channel
Pattinson has also ventured into filmmaking, having co-written and directed his own short film, Crossroad, which he began filming in 2012. It was screened exclusively at Cannes on 16 May 2013 to critical acclaim. Pattinson is currently working on his first feature film as director, titled The Lighthouse, which will star himself and model Fannar Thurísson.
Does Bel Ami Live Up to the Hype?
The new film Bel Ami is based on Guy de Maupassant’s 19th century novel and stars Robert Pattinson as Georges Duroy, an ambitious young man who starts out in journalism but quickly transitions to politics. Critics say it’s just not up to par with other films of its genre. Does Bel Ami live up to expectations?
The Plots are Lacking Consistency
This is an issue more with some books than others. Occasionally I find myself thinking, Okay, what happened here? or simply wondering how something fits into the overall story arc. While there are exceptions to every rule, if you’re taking your time to read a book, I like to feel as though you can sit back and enjoy yourself.
What Holds Bel Ami Back from Being Great?
Bel Ami was supposed to be great. Well, sort of. The film—which premiered last night at Sundance Film Festival—has an incredible cast: Robert Pattinson and Kristin Scott Thomas, who play George Duroy and his lover Alexandrine, respectively.
A Good Film, But Maybe Not Oscar-Worthy
Pattinson is one of Hollywood’s top leading men, and his most recent film, Remember Me, has already proven to be a box office success. Although he plays second fiddle to co-star Emilie de Ravin, Pattinson does prove that he’s more than just a pretty face with an impressive performance. But is it worthy of Oscar consideration? Probably not. It’s good; just not great. A nomination would still be nice.
Q.& A.
Pattinson stars as Salvador Dali in Little Ashes, which tracks his friendship with fellow artist, Luis Bunuel. I spoke to Pattinson recently about his role and how he prepared for it. (See below) In your research for Little Ashes, did you find anything that surprised you? Yeah, says Pattinson. I didn’t know what an incredible character [Dali] was before I started reading all of these books about him. What surprised you most? His imagination, says Pattinson. He was so prolific and so inspired. There are some people who just seem like they were touched by God. How did you prepare for your role?
Who was Robert Pattinson’s wife?
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Who is Robert Pattinson’s relationship with?
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What was Robert Pattinson’s birth?
27 October 1986 is an English actor, producer, model, and musician. Born and raised in London, Pattinson began his career by playing Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005). His work on stage and supporting roles in television dramas such as BBC One’s The Canterbury Tales (2003) brought him to prominence. In 2008, he was cast as vampire Edward Cullen
Is The Batman 2 confirmed?
This rumor was started by a Twitter post that has since been removed. According to Latino Review, however, there is some truth to it. The Batman 2 would be a straight sequel to Batman vs. Superman, while Justice League would be another origin story and The Flash standalone movie (with Ezra Miller as Barry Allen) and Aquaman are rumored movies down the line.
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