'Remember Me' explores dark themes of tragedy and loss
Storm Sebastian
Issue date: 3/16/10 Section: Arts & Society
Twilight star Robert Pattinson sheds his image as a brooding vampire to take on a more serious role in the new romantic drama, Remember Me, a film which Pattinson also co-produced.
Pattinson plays Tyler Hawkins, a 22-year-old New Yorker who has become disillusioned with life after the suicide of his older brother and the now growing friction in his relationship with his father. After a scuffle with a city cop, played by Chris Cooper, Tyler, persuaded by a friend, decides to get even by courting the cop's daughter, Ally. But to his surprise, Tyler begins to fall for the beautiful Ally, played by Emilie De Ravin, and their relationship soon becomes threatened by Tyler's initial ill-intentions.
The movie flashes back and forth between Tyler and Ally's relationship and Tyler's interaction with his family. Following the web of characters through a series of dramatic events, the film is themed around love and family, and illustrates how those ties become both strengthened and strained in the midst of tragedy. The film's exploration of the complex relationships that lie within the structure of the family is intriguing, though the film falls short of truly convincing the viewer of the power of romantic love.
While both Pattinson and de Ravin do an excellent job portraying their troubled characters, the chemistry between the two is lacking. Their relationship seems sudden and forced, and the viewer is left wondering if these two are really in love or if they are simply seeking a warm body to ease their growing sense of loneliness.
The relationship between Pattinson and de Ravin's characters grows boring and almost insignificant in the midst of each character's relationship with their fathers. Ally's overbearing and irrational father is a direct contrast to Tyler's father, the stereotypical successful businessman who throws money at his children but cannot see that all they want from him is his time.
Cooper, as Ally's father, plays a character that is two-fold; at times, he is violent and a bit dislikable, while at other moments the overwhelming concern he has for his daughter evokes a strong level of sympathy. Former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan plays Tyler's father, and despite all of the flaws of this character, one just can't help but like him.
Pattinson plays Tyler Hawkins, a 22-year-old New Yorker who has become disillusioned with life after the suicide of his older brother and the now growing friction in his relationship with his father. After a scuffle with a city cop, played by Chris Cooper, Tyler, persuaded by a friend, decides to get even by courting the cop's daughter, Ally. But to his surprise, Tyler begins to fall for the beautiful Ally, played by Emilie De Ravin, and their relationship soon becomes threatened by Tyler's initial ill-intentions.
The movie flashes back and forth between Tyler and Ally's relationship and Tyler's interaction with his family. Following the web of characters through a series of dramatic events, the film is themed around love and family, and illustrates how those ties become both strengthened and strained in the midst of tragedy. The film's exploration of the complex relationships that lie within the structure of the family is intriguing, though the film falls short of truly convincing the viewer of the power of romantic love.
While both Pattinson and de Ravin do an excellent job portraying their troubled characters, the chemistry between the two is lacking. Their relationship seems sudden and forced, and the viewer is left wondering if these two are really in love or if they are simply seeking a warm body to ease their growing sense of loneliness.
The relationship between Pattinson and de Ravin's characters grows boring and almost insignificant in the midst of each character's relationship with their fathers. Ally's overbearing and irrational father is a direct contrast to Tyler's father, the stereotypical successful businessman who throws money at his children but cannot see that all they want from him is his time.
Cooper, as Ally's father, plays a character that is two-fold; at times, he is violent and a bit dislikable, while at other moments the overwhelming concern he has for his daughter evokes a strong level of sympathy. Former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan plays Tyler's father, and despite all of the flaws of this character, one just can't help but like him.
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Vanessa
posted 3/16/10 @ 2:40 PM EST
I loved the movie. It touched me on so many levels. The relationships were very real and personal. I remember where I was and exactly what I was doing the day of 9/11. (Continued…)
alexandria
posted 3/17/10 @ 10:40 AM EST
this movie looks soooo good i want to watch it sooo badley omfg i cant wate till its on vedio
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posted 3/17/10 @ 3:28 PM EST
Nice times came - the girls are over the moon with that vampire chronics...=)
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