Indiewire: 12 Indie Films You Must See This Summer
I can honestly vouch for this now … Cosmopolis is definitely a “must see”, but whether you like it or not, that’s up to you to decide.  Personally I totally loved it and was mesmerised by the entire film – not just Rob’s performance. Cannot wait for Rob to work with Cronenberg again. I’m still trying to process my thoughts, but I think that Eric has become my favourite performance of Rob.  If this is the future Rob has in store for us, I couldn’t be happier, but one thing is for sure. I’m so glad I’m along for the ride *no limo pun intended*. Anyway, Indiewire has included it in it’s list of must see indie films:
1. Cosmopolis (August 17)
Director: David Cronenberg
Cast: Robert Pattinson, Paul Giamatti, Samantha Morton, Sarah Gadon, Juliette Binoche
Distributor: Entertainment One
Why is it a “Must See”? “Cosmopolis” might have premiered at Cannes to significantly mixed reviews (Indiewire‘s Eric Kohn said it “appeals to David Cronenberg fans and nobody else”), but a new David Cronenberg film is still a new David Cronenberg film, and “Cosmopolis” offers a lot to chew on whether you end up being a fan of the film or not. Starring “Twilight” heartthrob … Robert Pattinson as an affluent executive, the film essentially takes place entirely in his limo as it drives across New York City en route to a haircut. Considerably more experimental than recent Cronenberg entries “A History of Violence” and “A Dangerous Method,” it marks something of a return to the filmmaker’s roots. It also marks a much more thought provoking star-powered cinematic option than almost anything else this summer …”
Don’t know if it’s in order of preference, but Cosmopolis being no. 1 make sense to me. I was truly spellbound and as Vertigo tweeted .. I really was speechless in the end – for all the right reasons (yes Sare I know I saw your tweet *giggles*)
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Jules
Yay! So thrilled you loved the movie Maria – you too @Vertigo. So happy! 🙂 This was a great read too – thanks for posting!
Cindy
Yep mine too @Maria. He is nothing short of brilliant. in his role of Eric packer. Cannot stop grinning about. how. fanfastic. It was/is
🙂
Sue
Totally with you @Maria. Unbelievablly good. My head has been filled with Cosmopolis images ever since. Wow. Talk about mindblowing. Going to see it again today ~ can’t wait.
@Cindy ~ did you do the back-to-back? To be honest, I decided NOT to go again last night …. not because I didn’t want to, but because my head was kind of ‘hurting’ from my (obviously small) brain trying to process what it had seen!
Can’t wait for everyone else to see it!
Cindy
Yes sue I did first. Session. At 7pm then again at 9.20. Mainly because I had to go come to melb to see it so. When the como had back to back sessions I was so there. For both! Cannot stop smiling
Carmel
Wow! This is your fave Rob performance Maria? That is high praise indeed.
My excitment is at fevor pitch now.
How brilliant is that #1 !!
Maria
For me @Carmel yes it’s definitely a Rob we’ve not seen before. There were times in the movie I had to remind myself it was Rob on the screen. And you know I would be honest about a bad performance. I admitted that in BA there were some scenes were he didn’t nail it, but in Cosmopolis I really do believe he has done his best performance to date.
It just makes me excited for what we are to see in Blacklist and The Rover. And @Cindy I’m pretty sure Rob and David will be working together again … no doubt about it.
Carmel
I didn’t think I could get more ecited about this movie but it seems waiting those extra days has actually done that. I’m loving everyones feedback. Thanks ladies
Carmel
Excuse my crappy spelling. It is atrocious. But you guys know that already
Roberta
That was me at the end of the movie after the Eric/Benno scen:spellbound and soooo pleased!… And i went on to see it again and again and again…… ha!
Michelle
Completely agree Maria, Rob WAS Eric Packer. Cosmopolis is most definitely a must see. If you don’t watch this fantastic film, you truly are missing out on so so much. An amazing journey that will truly blow your mind & leave you speechless. I cannot wait to watch again tomorrow.
Maria
I know @Roberta – the closing scene from the film … I can only say this “to all the people who walked out – you are impatient fools”.
Michelle
The closing scene – OMG. That was the one that when I was reading the book I KNEW I could not wait for & it did NOT disappoint. Ain’t that the truth Maria. How the hell could you even think of leaving????? My eyes never left the screen, not once.
Vertigo
I knew Rob was going to be amazing, but I had no idea he was going to make leaps and bounds of this magnitude. Am still completely floored just thinking about what he did with this role and am really looking forward to more tomorrow.
So freakin proud!
Vertigo
haha Michelle – I don’t think I even blinked!
Michelle
LOL Vertigo, same here re: no blinking. Floored is the perfect word. Knew Rob would be amazing in this role but he just took it to a whole new level with Eric. He IS Eric Packer. Just beyond words. Proud – oh so very proud of him. I cannot wait for tomorrow, I think I’ve said that about ten times now lol.
Sare
Hahaha @Maria. I would have given anything to see your face after the movie!