After watching this, I desperately want to see The Rover just one more time. Hoping it stays in my local cinema ’til next week.

I spy David as well *giggles*

Hey @Maria. This is Rob’s playground. David now has his own. Focus, okay?!!!! LMAO

It was a kiss that did it @sue after that she was a goner. Don’t make the poor women choose between David and Rob 😀

hahahaha @Cindy. I think you might be right ……

Hello. I doubt my post will be published all I want to know is, “The Rover” was a hit when shown in Cannes, critics raved about Rob and Guy. The movie was without fault.
We had the premiere in Sydney, more accolades much deserved, then it is only shown in limited cinemas, and had a limited release. I read it cost $14 million to make, how can this brilliant movie come out ahead if it is shown in small indie cinemas.? The dvd will be available in September in USA, hopefully we here in Australia will, I hope also have an early release date very soon. Being a huge fan of Robert Pattinson my favourite movie is “Cosmopolis” it is one of the most underated movies Rob was amazing, how anyone could blast the movie and his acting is beyond me. I hope you reply to my questions.

I think we’re all wondering the same thing, @Barbara. Indie films have it hard, no matter what part of the world they’re from, and even having big stars doesn’t guarantee cinemas will buy the rights (or whatever it is they do) to screen them. It all comes down to money. I guess it’s up to the public to keep an eye on what’s happening and support these types of films for themselves. Waiting for the Multiplex’s to spoon feed us quality films is just not going to happen. It’s a shame there are so few arthouse cinemas in convenient places but thank god they’re out there otherwise indie films just wouldn’t be shown at all. Bottom line, it’s up to us as a viewing public to go that extra mile to support these types of films. And you’re spot-on about ‘Cosmopolis’ – a brilliant, intelligent film and Rob was amazing in it. I wonder how his performance would have been reviewed had it been released after ‘The Rover’, whether the critics would have dropped their cynical attitude enough to view him objectively.

Hi @Barbara I wish I could answer the question, I think Trish has hit the nail on the head, but to be honest, I think David made the film because he wanted to make this movie. The Rover was made for $12 million some of that was government funded, I don’t think it was made to just make money. Indie films are made for quality – yes the movie business is about making money, but at the end of the day they sell the rights to a distributor who then onsells to cinemas. The distributor takes a percentage from each screening. If a cinema isn’t making any money from it then I guess that’s why they limit the sessions to cut their losses. That’s my understanding of the industry.

We shouldn’t write off the success of the film as yet, it’s had a very limited release in 5 countries. It could take some time, but it may still break even. Animal Kingdom was out in the US for 12 months. Let’s wait to see how it goes in the UK too and the rest of Europe before we count our chickens. Oh I sound like I’m clutching at straws, but realistically it hasn’t had a full run and I’ll be honest, it might not have made money but the critical acclaim all involved have received is just as good if not better. The Rover seems to have attracted a male fan base and from comments I’ve seen and been told about, Rob is now seen in a different light. It might be a slow process, but isn’t that what we want. I know we as fans of Rob support him, but instead of expecting us all to see it multiple times to provide a “false economy” for want of a better phrase, I’d much rather these new “fanboys” see Rob in a different light and support future projects.

As for Cosmopolis, Cronenberg isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, some who love him gave Rob the kudos he deserved. That’s how I met Dave Ollerton from The London Film Review. He raves about Rob’s performance – click on the hyperlink on our sidebar for the article Dave asked me to write about Rob.

It might not happen overnight, but Rob is slowly obtaining the recognition he deserves and I for one thank David M and The Rover for seeing what we all saw years ago.

Oh you’re all clowns! I don’t have to choose I’m very good at multi-tasking ha!

Valid point you make there Cindy – lucky we got pics and it happened LOL

Art can never be about the money. I’m not saying it wouldn’t help, but it can’t be the driving force. Art has to be a bit risky and aim for originality. I am sure both The Rover and Cosmopolis have been successful by their own standards . The box office is a measure for the businessmen not the Visionaries
Rob’s contribution in The Rover has been universally applauded to say the least. For his portfolio, and own satisfaction, I know The Rover will be considered a complete success.

Ladies Thankyou all so much. It is so refreshing to and are not focused so much on his looks. I seemed to be a lone voice when it comes to “Cosmopolis” and how much I loved it and the book. so thankyou for understanding and all your info.

Oh no no way are you lone voice there @Barbara – I loved Cosmopolis as well. His performance grew as the movie progressed. That last scene with Paul G – one of his best. I just have a soft spot for The Rover obviously and his performance as Reynolds was for me his best so far, but that’s not detracting from his performance as Eric.

Feel free to share your Eric love with us any time.

Sorry ladies, our cat jumped onto my laptop and hit the mouse, I meant to add that Guy Pearce is one of my favourite actors he lights up the screen he is wonderful I have never been disappointed with anything he has appeared in.There are some actors who look like they have sent in a cardboard cut out of themselves, they look like they’re wishing they could go back to bed Guy is not one of them he is a class act, I loved him in L A Confidential, and it doesn’t matter if he has a big or small role in a movie, he puts in a 1000% dedication. thanks for being so patient with me.

As Maria said, you are definitely NOT a lone voice @Barbara. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve watched Cosmopolis. Brilliant movie.

@Carmel. I love your last comment. Beautifully put.

@Barbara – Cosmopolis in my top 5 books ever. The way Dellino wrote the dialogue is pure poetry. The movie was an incredible extension of that. The words had a real meatynes to them coming from Rob and the other cast members – especially Paul Giamatti and Juliette Binoche. I’m with Maria about that last 20 minutes – That was extraordinary acting from both of them.
With both of the Davids, Rob has found directors that enjoy actors and allow them the space to create and play. Eric Packer and Rey are opposites from each other. That he can pull off these two characters so well is very inspiring

@Maria. Thankyou Thankyou. I read the “Who is Robert Pattinson” brilliant Bravo! I hope you don’t mind if I print it I am still on cloud nine Rob is head and shoulders above 99% of the journos who interview him and write him off as someone who is minus a brain. He is bright intelligent serious and also a very witty and funny guy. the movie he made Remember Me I loved and so did my husband,but I think the timing was wrong 911 was still raw for so many people. I am so disappointed Rob has had to drop out of Mission Blacklist, we have the book and loved it, Rob would have been perfect in the Eric Maddox role. Even the man himself was thrilled Rob was going to play him. To me he is one of the brightest interesting and gifted actors in Hollywood.

Oh well @Barbara you’ve come to the right site because we’ve always thought he was one of the brightest and gifted actors in Hollywood. I have a soft spot for Remember Me as well and in case you don’t know I struck up quite a friendship with Nick Osborne (the producer) and help him promote his books – Refuge, Resilience – the third and final instalment is coming hopefully in September. If you haven’t checked them out you should. Hmm we should put a link on the sidebar for them. Michelle ….

And I don’t mind at all if you’ve printed out the article. I wrote it in 2012 I think … wow time flies.

@Trish, @Carmel & @Barbara – I thought I’d bring a great article from Indiewire here for you to read. It talks about how piracy is ruining indie movies (and other media platforms) – http://www.indiewire.com/article/guest-post-heres-how-piracy-hurts-indie-film-20140711?utm_source=iwAlerts_newsletter&utm_medium=sailthru_newsletter

and here’s another interesting article about whether smaller films should be released as video-on-demand whilst they are still being shown in limited release in theatres. It might answer a few of the questions some of you have posed http://www.indiewire.com/article/as-snowpiercer-hits-vod-the-industrys-divided-on-distributions-future-20140711?utm_source=iwDaily_newsletter&utm_medium=sailthru_newsletter