Robert Pattinson Australia

Golden Years: “I’m the vet, It’s my decision”

Every frame in this film is like a work of art, such beautiful cinematography. I love the colours, the feel.  There is just so much to admire, particularly Rob on top form as the beautiful soul that is Jacob.  I adored the book & was so excited to see Rob breathe life into this beloved character and he simply does NOT disappoint. At all. His Jacob is more than I could have hoped for and I have many favourite moments in the film but this particular scene stands out for me. He is still obviously shaken after his encounter with August but he puts that to one side as he bonds with Marlena over the welfare of the horse & it’s suffering. When she says ‘Nobody stops,nobody dies until August says so’ the look of determination that comes over his face; instantly putting Marlena’s feelings & the animal’s suffering before anything else. The line “I’m the vet, it’s my decision” has me rooting for him even more. It’s just such an emotional and moving scene….seeing how visibly upset Jacob is at times is just heartbreaking. Beautifully so. Finally, Marlena’s line “Mr Jankowski, I’ll be sorry to see you go” is so heartfelt & you know she genuinely means it as he looks back at her. *happy sigh*