Remember Me (2010)

Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.

Pretty Good

if their story seems completely bonkers, almost like a feverish work of fiction, you ain't heard nothing yet.

Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

Found this film very moving especially the ending really gripped me, very powerful storylines about the lingering effects of losing a loved one, Robert Pattinson is a great actor in this film in particular.

There is no question that the movie captures the theme that "The mass of men and women lead lives of quiet explor5ation:". The acting and drama capture the immense frustration and hurt that is carried around in almost every heart in the story. Though you may not want to hear it the show misses' reality by leaving out God and Addiction. No one takes God as a serious reality in this movie and therefore you end up in a depressing French category. The writer nor the show the "security, sensation and power" are the three categories that people of our time look for happiness and though they know it won't work they repeat the same old set of depressing choices. The old man lawyer doesn't know how to love and his so called awakening is unrealistic. two lovers look for sensation in sex and alcohol and miss each other completely and the father cop is likewise caught up in resentment and power.I pray for all those who get captured by the fake and depressing tone, substance and texture of this very sad movie.

Drama/romances are normally not the kind of movies I would go for. Especially not one where Robert Pattinson would figure in because I absolutely hated the hype around Twilight. But I gave it a shot anyway. And I have to admit that for a drama/romance Remember Me isn't bad. I won't watch it a second time or so but I'm still glad I watched it once. The storyline is easy and pleasant to follow with good acting as well. I thought the whole cast did a good job. The relationship between Robert Pattinson and Emilie de Ravin is entertaining to watch as well as the twisted relationship between the father played by Pierce Brosnan and his son played by Robert Pattison. His little sister played by Ruby Jerins is a talented actress for her age. She already did a great job in the series Nurse Jackie and here she confirms that she will be a great actress in the future. All in all I enjoyed the movie even though it's not the movie I would go for.

I need to remember not to allow my movie choices to be influenced by critic's opinions. I just finished watching Remember Me, stumbled on it by accident in Netflix, and couldn't stop watching. I'm a huge Rob Pattinson fan, loved the Twilight books and movies, but heard such negative reviews about this movie that I never gave it a chance. I'm so glad I did! What a tremendous performance by Rob. I saw his acting potential in Twilight, he was by far the main reason those movies were even as good as they were. But he really seems to be strengthening his craft in this movie. He's believable and you can't take your eyes off him. Not because of handsomeness, but something magnetic. There were several other great performance as well, including his girlfriend and young sister.This isn't a cookie cutter movie with predictable plots and stereotype characters. It was a very emotionally satisfying movie. I highly recommend it.