‘Remember Me’ Spoiler Post & Comments!
Hi everyone! Here’s a post where you can talk ALL you want on Remember Me. For those who haven’t seen it, be warned – lots of spoilers in the comments 
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So as I’ve said before, I managed to stay spoiler free about this film. Or so I thought.
The ONLY thing I heard was when Rob talked to Matt Lauer and Matt asked him how it was dealing with a “recent American tragedy” or something to that effect – so I KNEW it had to 9-11.
So as I’m watching the film, I’m waiting and waiting … Not knowing who it was going to be, but assuming someone would die. And then Tyler says he’s going to his dad’s office. And then his dad says he’s going to be late. And my heart starts pounding. And then I see the elevator go up to 90 and I literally burst into tears!! I was shaking like a leaf the entire time he was in the office.
I don’t know – I have to wonder … Had I not known until I saw the date on the chalkboard like everyone in the office … If the impact would have been different! But I really liked it and thought Rob was amazing.
What did you think?
I avoided spoilers of Remember Me like the spanish infulenza (ha).
So when I saw the date on the chalkboard I said, outloud, “oh no” and, of course, started crying.
The acting was great and I loved the casting. The only thing I would sorta complain about was th sex scenes. I was looking foward to some heavy petting or dog humping or something but it was modest.
Rob did a great job, I’m super proud of him and even my brother agreed (he had his doubts).
The film was so great! His acting has improved so much, and I think it’s because he is not acting with Kristen. I love that they showed the Eclipse trailer right before the movie.
I had the same emotions as you did Vanessa! When I saw the floor number on the elevator…. I was… in denial. I was thinking like NO, NO, please NO. I think I also cussed out loud when I saw the sister’s hair cut off. And I wanted him to hit the kid who cut it off with the armchair! Ha!
The script was witty and well-written. The directing was also superb! I really really like it! I had to stop myself from crying while driving back home because there was a freaking thunderstorm in NC!
I love Rob- he is just amazing!
I loved the movie. Rob really showed his acting chops, this will be his break out role. I laughed out loud and cried like a baby. Rob with Ruby, who played his sister, was so heart touching. Pierce was excellent and the guy who played his roommate, Aiden, was definitely perfect as comic relief.
I will be seeing it again to support Remember Me Saturday, and it will be well worth the price of seeing it twice.
I loved the movie. Gonna see it again tomorrow.
Stayed spoiler free…just heard interviews. KNEW it would be something about 9-11….did not know who. It all feel into place when Tyler got to the office and newly nice dad was late. Tears came and I could not stop. Rob did such a great job and I am very very proud to call myself a fan.
Some part of me- the historian in me – says this story is really important and if it wasn’t him who had played the part it would have gotten more attention. Superb acting, but the people in the theatre sitting behind me kept yelling out “Where’s Bella” or “Edward Cullen!” The biggest fear for me is that this attitude minimizes the work that was put into this film, and that this story is minimized by his stardom– this is a really important exponent in a tragedy still raw in our minds. The script screams that these were real people inside that building– did that come across? Because THAT is the most important message. I hope people saw the allegory for what it was and not just his (absolutely) stunning self.
Secondarily, does anyone know how incredibly difficult acting is? Everyone did a great job!
Could not take my eyes off of Rob. His charisma , his sexy look. You get so involved with him it is hard to look at the other actors. That is why I will be going back today to see what I missed, this is if I can take my eyes off of Rob. Loved the movie and hope it will show all of the critics that Rob can carry a movie of his own.
The funny thing is that I was able to stay “spoiler free” without even trying. Either I’m too oblivious to have noticed or I wasn’t checking the right (in this case, the wrong) sites or only saw interviews that didn’t alude to the “American tragedy.” I’m so thankful that it worked out that way for me. I had no idea where it was leading and when I saw the date on the chalkboard, I let out a very loud “oh no!” Vanessa, believe me that when you have no idea what is to come, it is an unbelievable feeling. I was in shock, sad, worried, scared…in total disbelief. Feelings that I actually felt on that fateful day. I didn’t even notice the floor that he got off on to go to his father’s office. It was when he went to stand at the windows and I noticed how long they were, that it truly hit me. As soon as the camera panned out from outside, I started crying. My friend was with me and she grabbed my arm and I could hear her gasp.
I used to live along the cliffs of New Jersey and actually witnessed the towers as they fell. This movie hit home. Even though I will never forget what I saw and felt on 9/11 and the ensuing months that followed it, it brought back that feeling of hollowness in my heart. This is not a bad thing. On the contrary, it reminds us all to never forget all the damage that was caused, the innocent lives that were taken away and the lives of the loved ones that were forever impacted by the incidents that occurred on that horrible day.
@Jane I agree with you. I LOVED the movie and Rob was really good in it. Tyler was a very interesting character. Rob did a great job of portraying this tortured soul. I too am planning to go back as I just couldn’t get past how sexy and sweet he was. I feel like I missed a bunch!! I thought the cast was really good too. Those sex scenes were hot to me–I know now why Emilie was sick of her husband last summer. Who wouldn’t be??? How about Rob’s scene with Chris Cooper in his apartment? I thought he was going choke him for sure!!! YIKES! I couldn’t stand watching!
You all know I didn’t stay spoiler free. I read the script first and the movie still made me cry even though I knew what was going to happen. I actually started crying when he kissed “Ally” goodbye and told her that he loved her. My heart started pounding and my hands went numb. If I had a babysitter today, I would totally go watch it again as, like most everyone here, I couldn’t take my eyes off of Rob. The camera loves him (as do we) and I definitely found myself drawn to him before anyone else on that screen. I must say that Pierce Brosnan was a very convincing as an arrogant arse as well LOL Oh…and told y’all the clips they were releasing weren’t giving anything away
@Dallas – since I knew it was 9/11, I knew something was coming up right after the Labor Day trip, so yeah, the morning he kissed Aly, I figured something was up
I think they all did a great job and Ruby was AMAZING. Poor thing having to deal with bullying
So, I knew it was 9/11 before going into the movie but i didn’t know anything else.
I was BAWLING. Saddest movie I have ever seen. I started crying when I saw the teacher write the date on the board. You could hear everyone in the audience going “no!!!” It was like a collective moment of recognition then panic. And when they soomed out from the window to show that he was in the twin towers I burst out crying. My friend and I were holding on to each other for dear life. And the way it shows everyone’s reactions and not the actual plane going into the building made it worse.
That being said, I thought that the acting was AHMAZING on Rob’s part. It’s so different from Twilight and I urge those who don’t like Twilight & think that Rob is a sucky actor to go see it. His character is so bold & strong. Another person whose acting I was impressed with was his little sister, Caroline. I thought she did an awesome job. I also thought that Rob made a great big brother
Also, it’s not just a love story. There are more problems with both Tyler & Ally’s families. The dynamic is good and it adds so much more to the movie.
All in all, I encourage others to go see it. It was ahmazing.
I was clueless about spoilers since I’ve been off the wall busy. I thought the acting was great. Rob does a kickin job with the really dramatic scenes….and there were a few that really hit home in your heart. I have to say my fav scene was when he started throwing desks in the school.
My friends who went with me were from downstate (NY) and didn’t like the ending at all. They thought that 9/11 shouldn’t be touched by a film so soon after it happened. I disagreed with them. It made me remember the anguish, pain and ache of that day. I’m glad he was bold enough to choose this film to remind people of what we lost…..lest we forget.
PS…Oh and I bawled my eyes out at the end
Big Hugs Rob! Nice job.
I saw the movie & I thought it was good. Rob did an excellent job.
I only watched the trailers and had NO CLUE about the ending and where it was going. The trailers gave nothing away.
It was a well written story. It makes me wonder, of all the people that lost their lives on that day could there be someone out there that can echo their story or lives to this story. I would have to say yes. This story is a very real story and is an amazing movie.
I’ve asked friends that do not like Rob to go see it and they have. I told them it’s not what they think it is and I didn’t give anything away to them. After they went they told me they liked the movie but hated the ending which I don’t think anyone can disagree with but the situation is none of us really liked the events of that day.
I cried, sobbed and choked on my raisinettes.. The movie is funny and heart breaking.. It takes you from one end of the spectrum to the other.
I still see the image in my mind of Tyler standing at the windows in his dad’s office and see the camera pull back from his face to see the exterior of the building. It’s a haunting image..
I agree with all of the comments above mine.
Oh … and I LOVED the part where he went off on his dad during the meeting in his office.
I felt the emotion and really started to cry at that point. Not that he was yelling at me personally but I was so wrapped up in this movie that his anger and frustration with his father caught me off guard.
Okay.. one more thing.. THAT BATHROOM.. adlkgagdkj GROSS.. Was it me or did anyone else think that apparment needed to be closed off and DANGER sign needed to posted on the door.
I’d die if I was in that tub. D.I.E. blahhh.. LOL
OMG! I love Remember Me. I love how Rob acted. He did an excellent job. My favorite parts were the carnival scene, the shower scene, and when he stood up for his sister in school. He makes a good big brother. I cried so much at the end. I was not expecting that. But overall it was a great movie. He is so romantic and so gorgeous. ahhhhhhh. I still don’t know why that had to happen @ the end.
Ok I am totally depressed but totally impressed. What a heartbreaking story. I walked away from the movie in such a downer mood but at the same time I really enjoyed the movie. I had no idea about the ending and was in shock. I knew someone died but couldnt figure out who. Rob really showed what an incredible actor he is. All the cast did such a fabulous job. Congrats to Rob also for his directing debut as well. Rob is so amazing and cant wait to see Eclipse in June! Love ya Rob!
I had a feeling 9-11 was going to play a role in the film when the film started with “Brooklyn, 1991″ and then it said “Ten Years Later” HOnest to God, I was yelling at the screen telling him to go back down that elevator. I feel so bad for Caroline the most! She’s the most adorable thing in the world and she had a bad father for most of her childhood, her brother committed suicide, she’s teased at school and then her other brother dies in 9-11! This movie honestly made me feel like crying, and I don’t cry in movies (I didn’t tear at all watching Titanic. THis movie just hit close to home ’cause I live on Long Island.)
I thought the movie was pretty good, there was no real story line for a while and when I did see it, it was like two mini-plots. I thought Rob did a great job of course and the same with Emilie. All of the acting was superb, I guess it was just the plot that bothered me. THough definately 1 star, maybe 2.5..
Loved it. I completely forgot that I was watching Robert Pattinson and I got so involved in Tyler’s character. And Ruby’s, too. When those horrible girls cut her hair, god, it moved me so much. I already knew how it was going to end (I’d read the script) but that didn’t stop me from sobbing. I walked out of the cinema with such a deep, hollow feeling in my chest. I’m English; the images I have of 9/11 are from BBC News, but it still affects me tremendously. I didn’t just cry for Tyler, I cried for everyone. And Ruby, when she was waiting for Tyler outside her school. It was brilliant.
By Ruby I mean Caroline
I’m going to go against the grain here. Remember Me disappointed me. Not because of the acting. Everyone in it was brilliant in their own role.. but for two really important reasons: I am SO pissed at Summit for releasing SO much footage… I had seen something from almost every scene.. it was really hard to focus on the developing story when you are subconsciously telling yourself ‘ah yes, I remember this part.. and “oh, that bit goes there”.. all the way through the movie.. EVEN Tyler’s last kiss to Ally was in a clip!. why?.. … secondly… the storyline between Ally and Tyler could have been deeper.. I didn’t really get a feel for their relationship… there weren’t any great emotional monologues between them… (maybe because I was too busy putting the pieces together).. … I will see it again.. I loved the cast..and I loved the idea of the story… I had it ruined by a spoiler months ago.. .. “simply said “Rob’s new movie see’s his character die in 9-11 ).. I was PISSED to say the least…
just my opinion.. Rob certainly proved himself in this flick… .. *there was something that bothered me about Emilie’s mouth.. she seems to need to open her jaw a lot lower when she speaks… really emphasising her words.. hey ho just me..
(I had my iTouch stolen in the theater I was sitting in too.. so that put me in a bad mood.. I’ll Remember the day I saw Remember Me!!)…
Oh and by the way. there were SO many single women in the theater I was in.. loads of women seeing it by themselves.. as I did….
**need to rephrase… I did like Remember Me a lot.. I just wish I hadn’t seen so many clips etc… wish the relationship between Tyler and Ally was a bit deeper.. His relationship with his Dad, Aidan and Caroline was on the ball though…
Saw it yesterday. I loved it. Lots of sweet Tyler/ Ally moments and lots of Tyler/Caroline moments. Some of the scenes did drag, but not to bad. I knew what the ending was going to be about. However, I did not know who was going to die. I cryed too. Especially since he was just mending his relationship with his father and Ally and starting to heal from his brother’s death. I am tearing up just talking about it now. The ending was bittersweet. However, it showed a real side of life because not everything in our lives ends like a fairytale. Excellent movie!!!!
Hi Kizzie! I was wondering where ya been and if you had seen Remember Me. I just went to see RM for the second time. I saw it for the second time for the reasons you described above, I just felt like the first time I spent too much time piecing scenes together that I had already seen. I thought the acting was very good, I loved Tyler. I could understand why Ally fell for him–not only because he was sexy as hell… I mean come on he looked just like Robert Pattinson! Hee, hee! Tyler was hurting and trying to survive and for as rotten as he felt he still managed to look out for those he loved and hear their feelings and try to make them happy. I LOVED what he did to the bratty bully!!! Smart ass punk!! Anyway, it was so wonderful to see Robert on the big screen again.
What do you think about the Eclipse trailer?
Hi Sue
I’m glad it wasn’t just me. I was so bummed out at all the pieces we’ve seen.. far too many. I am going to avoid everything in the future with regards to any of these movies.
I’ve seen the Eclipse trailer.. but am going to avoid any other ‘clips’.. I knew when they did the same with New Moon that they would go over the top releasing too much for Remember Me.. Hopefully the new studio doing Bel Ami won’t follow that lead… **Eclipse looks great though!.. I have read that script.. (I know.. contradicts me not knowing what is coming.. but it’s like reading the books… we know what will happen .. we just want to SEE it!!.. so I am saving the rest of that for the cinema)….
I was really impressed with Rob today. LOVED his comedic side. when he replied to Caroline if he would go to her art exhibit.. SO CUTE “abso-freaking-lutely’.. and when he cut in when Aidan was dancing with her.. LOVE all of those parts. I can see totally why Ally fell for him.. who wouldn’t.. a tortured soul. I can see why Rob chose the part. So many people (not just young adults) suffer with the torment Tyler was suffering from.. no real outlet so you hurt those close to you… he had no choice but to dote on his sister… he idolised her. she was the only innocent and precious thing left in his life.. His mother was a broken spirit.. his father drowned his sorrows and responsibilities in his work… Caroline was all he had.. until Ally…… but for me.. I still would have liked to have seen more between Ally and Tyler to build on that fact.. when Aidan said to Ally “He’s only ever looked at one other person the way he looks at you’…. more of the reasons behind that.. more moments I guess….. .. the trip away to the beach.. was SO QUICK.. and could have had more emotion….. anyway. I will see it again.. and again .. and I’ll buy it when it comes out. I’ll probably like it more as you’ve said.. because I know what’s coming and I can concentrate on the film again… LOVED AIDAN’s character… “just ONE drink”.. ha.. how cute was Rob holding Ally’s hair!?…. and when he leaned over her.. ‘what’s the number’… ..
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dont you think Rob would make a great Holden Caulfield?i really imagine him doing catcher in the rye..its my favorite
I can totally see that.. but.. the script would have to be more than supberb to tackle a literary masterpiece like that… probably best left alone!!..
I glimpsed at the reviews…and the critics are being harsh, I think. One describes Pattinson as “brooding” and there were several references to “Twilight’s edward cullen”–this pisses me off. I love Twilight, but to compare these two stories is ridiculous. I didn’t see the 9/11 reference coming, but was very touched …the story was good–but I left the theatre thinking of the families affected by 9/11. I am a Twilight fan—so I admit Twilight saga is entertaining…but Remember Me is deeper and more real. There were no villians in this movie—no bad guys. It seemed like watching normal people deal with life–but it tied in an event that affected us all. Pattinson seems to be the most criticized—so let me just say, he played Tyler Hawkins very well. The cast was great, the story was great. So to end my rant, I will simply say if you haven’t seen it–go see it and form your own opinion and ignore the critics. The critics compare it to the hysteria involved with Twilight. I’m no teeenager or “Twi-hard”, but I think the man has talent. I am looking forward to Bel Ami as much if not more than future installments of Twilight. I think Pattinson has a career long after Twilight–and these critics know this too!!!
The movie has done outstandingly at the box office. .it’s a small budget movie.. not intended to be a blockbuster.. it wasn’t marketed as a blockbuster… and it has done what it was supposed to do…. I agree with you Suzy Q.. the critics are overly harsh.. and they will continue to be until there is someone else to prey upon… .. I just hope the negative reviews don’t affect Rob.. he must see the positive reviews and know the movie was very well received.. (better than Matt Damon’s blockbuster!!)… he’s done brilliantly. .. and the fact that non twi fans have given it positive reviews is a bonus for him too… Twilight put him out there.. Twilight in effect got this movie made….. it’s all good!.. fuck the negative critics.. they will always build people up and then pull them down twice as fast once they’ve got them there…. it’s a cyclical process in LA LA LAND…
well done Rob.. (but again.. Summit. STOP RELEASING SO MUCH!!.. thanks)
I wish more fans would have come out to support it, it was such a great movie but would not have apealed to the Twi teens I don’t think. This movie was so good and I think Rob was so brave to take this script on, it just proves that he is a serious actor who wants to do serious work and not just fluff pieces to make money. If you haven’t seen it yet GO and drag everyone along with you.
Have to add Scummit really messed up on the handling of this movie and I think it would have done so much better at the box office if it wasn’t for them. The ending was released in spoilers all over the internet the week before it opened, how did that happen? Then Summit released the Eclipse trailer the day before the movie opened. Also, they went for the PG rating trying to bring in the Twi teens but this movie is really too mature for their interest. It should have been an R rated movie. If you try and please everybody you can end up pleasing nobody. And what’s up with those critics, he seems to have some real jealous haters out there, there are some real mean asses out there just ready to tear Rob down. I hope he can stay his sweet self and not get cynical about this business.
… i NEED to see this movie again.. Anyone want to join me?…. (I’ve never NEEDED to see a movie again.. since Titanic – and that was because I”d been studying it for a thesis… the aftermath of the sinking etc… and it affected me deeply).. THIS IS JUST UNREAL how it’s affected me…. such a strong and powerful movie.. …
Summit is just retarted…Eclipse trailer was only going to be shown from the release of Remember Me…if they would of stuck to that I think it would of been much different at the box office…also I do agree that it’s not completley pg-13….As for the end…I have mixed feelings…I really don’t understand why they went in that direction…and yes I was in tears and it was horrible to see the outcome of Tyler but really when I left all I could think of was 9/11…I support Robert 100 percent and I do think he gave it his all…but the critics are so over the top…and I hate that…it’s like they just can’t give him the chance…anyway…I’ll buy the dvd for sure
Jane and Sue…. I didn’t realise how hard that movie has hit me.. until today and with each passing moment it gets worse.. the whole story is just about living for the moment.. realising what you have.. because it could be too late… and in so many mainstream flicks it usually after someone we love dies… Tyler got a few moments in his father’s office knowing his Dad was taking Caroline to school..seeing those screen savers.. and feeling like everything was going to be ok… his kind of ‘peace’… he’d done what he was supposed to do.. he gave his father the wake up call he so desperately needed. He showed Ally she could be loved..he showed Aidan what friendship was all about.. and Aidan really stood up for him… .. well I could go on.. it was just incredible.. and I want to cry now… I didn’t cry in the theatre for various reasons.. but 24 hours later I feel like I want to.. I guess that is the point of the movie… and I need to phone my Mum. (the fact I call her every night is beside the point!.. ).. My entire family is spread out far across the world.. and it makes me cherish them all the more…
that’s a blockbuster for me… something that made me walk away and contemplate everything important in my life… what a life lesson.. Everyone should see this movie.. it wasn’t necessarily about 9/11.. but that was the vehicle that has gotten people talking…
Wish I could congratulate Rob personally… (not for any obsessive or lustful reason!!).. but just to shake his hand and say ‘wow thanks’..
i had fun watching it.. a perfect gift for my 23rd birthday… robert pattinson galore!!!
the end was shocking.
REBUTTLE TO NEGATIVE PRESS PULICITY OF MOVIE REMEMBER ME AND ROBERT PATTINSON’S ACTING ABILITIES.
I cannot keep my mouth shut any longer! For those of you who continually tell me that I have a big mouth, today I am going to prove you right…again!
I am so pissed and so infuriated at the negative comments and remarks said online and on television about not only Robert Pattinson’s inept acting abilities but also the movie having the audacity to bring up the tragic event that happened on September 11, 2001 in the movie Remember Me.
I am offended that there are people in this world that view life as a constant fairytale! That people can be so belittling to ridicule another human being for having the strength and fortitude in attempting to eke out a living in a world where, well, let’s just face it, is not doing so well economically. It is called survival people!
To speak ill and cruelly of Robert Pattinson for believing so much in the plot and of the character that he portrayed in this movie, really pisses me off! So what if he deviated from his “perfect character Edward Cullen” that he is so famous for and took a leap of faith and just said, “Oh, why not…” No one, above all, Robert Pattinson, should have to justify and defend to anyone but himself why he chose to accept to participate in this movie!
I have not seen the movie, but I am a huge fan of Robert’s! But let’s face it, in agreeing to take on such a character as Tyler in Remember Me, all he really did was to remind us all of the tragedy that took place on September 11, 2001. And in his portrayal of an angry young man who has issues with his father, he merely demonstrated and confirmed that we are all human and live in dysfunctional families! No one is perfect and no one’s life is perfect. Truth told, we all live in dysfunctional families, every single one of us! From movie stars to professional football players to professional golfers to CEO’s of corporations to the everyday average and not-so average person, we all suffer from some sort of dysfunction in our lives and families. Remember Me just brought a side of that to the big picture for those who chose to pay the money to be reminded of the fact.
I watched “At the Movies” on television yesterday hoping to get more footage of the movie and of Robert. However, what I got instead were two men bickering over which was worse, Robert’s incompetent acting abilities or the weak and mediocre writing of the script.
Robert’s acting abilities in this movie was inferior, really? From the clips I have seen, I would have to give the man an A for his acting abilities. He reminded me of my own actions and those actions of my other siblings when we were faced with our devastation of a beloved brother who committed suicide 16 years ago. He reminded me of the anger and the hurt I felt when my brother decided to end his life because in doing so, my brother negated to consider what his actions would do to those of us he left behind. Suicide of a loved one does not always bring families closer together. In reality, most of the time, it tears them apart such as it did in my family because not only does anger and hurt set in, but also betrayal and blame comes to light. Moreover, when those emotions and feelings surface, we are not the least bit concerned how we may or may not “act” accordingly to those around us! Our life’s miseries and devastations should not be set forth for debate by another person in such a negative, harmful, disapproving way, but in an understanding and supportive way.
Just like Tyler in Remember Me, I had a lot of resentment towards my mother for the death of my brother. Her lack of care and concern for his needs while still on this Earth and those needs of her other children left behind after he was gone, only made me more bitter and more enraged. I “acted” how any normal, genuine human being does when faced with such a loss.
That seems to be a reoccurring premise in our society. A premise that life should be depicted in the media and on screen as ideal and picture perfect. But in reality, real people get angry. Real people commit suicide. Real people make mistakes. Real people hurt each other! Real people have their own way in dealing with death.
Life is not picture perfect and no human being is perfect. Why do we continue to perceive it to be? Although I wish I were like a super model, I am not. I am not tall, skinny, and beautiful. I also have my shortcomings, and I and make mistakes because I am human. My name is not Jesus; therefore, I sin. No one lives the Brady Bunch or Leave it to Beaver life in the real world! If anyone says they live such a life, they are lying. We are all just trying to survive in a world that is uncertain, tentative, and undefined. Life is forever changing, altering, and shifting.
I must also comment to those of you who are offended and furious at the movie’s depiction of “what could have happened” to one fictional family on 911 and that is…get over it! Do any of you really know what those 2,000 plus people was doing in the Twin Towers on that fateful day? We assume most of them were just reporting for a day of work. But NOT ALL OF THEM showed up that day for a paycheck. What if… someone really did go there that day to speak to a loved one to ask for forgiveness and make amends for some past wound or insult or hurt between them? Can we not imagine the possibility for one minute that maybe, just may, ONE of those 2,000 plus individuals there that day went there for just that very purpose? What IF there was really was an actual “Tyler” but no one has come to the forefront to enlighten us all on his story? For months after the tragedy, we witnessed on television loved ones coming forward to speak of the loved ones they lost that day. We only witnessed the stories that the media wanted us to know. We will never be well versed in ALL the lives lost that day.
September 11, 2001 was a tragic day for all Americans. It should not be forgotten. We should never be ashamed or offended to remember or speak of it. This movie just reminded us of that fact and that to never forget. As Tyler said, “Our fingerprints don’t fade from the lives we touch…”.
Until today, I had mixed emotions about going to see this movie because of a storyline that hit so close to home. I was afraid the emotions I had finally come to terms with and buried of my own brother’s suicide would resurface. I was afraid that I may not be able to cope with them should that happen. Especially since my brother’s suicide, I have also lost a sister, a nine-year-old nephew, and my own mother. However, I am going to see this movie to support and to defend Robert Pattinson and head to the theater tomorrow to face my fears knowing that I am not going there to scrutinize and analyze Robert’s acting ability in the movie. I am going to go observe how one young man named Tyler, who lived a dysfunctional life, tried to come terms with his pain in losing a brother to suicide and his anger at his father, and say to myself “I’ve been there. I understand and appreciate this man’s grief and sorrow and anguish.”
Robert, if you are reading this, congratulations! I am giving you a standing ovation for not only your acting abilities in this movie, but to everything that you have to put up with in bad publicity and those who are not a fan of yours. Screw ‘em! You have nothing to prove to anyone but yourself. You give a lot of yourself to your fans and in the work that you do. If no one has told you lately, I am proud of you! I have a son your age, trying to make his mark in the world as well in his chosen field. It is not an easy accomplishment. At times, it can be disheartening. However, most people are quick to humiliate and patronize instead of praise those, like yourself, who attempt to thrive and succeed in life. Hold your head high, never mitigating or justifying your actions to anyone. For those who do not accept and recognize what you contribute in a sick dysfunctional world, only appreciate and be grateful that they are the closed-minded souls you are fortunate to NOT have to deal with in your personal life.
In addition, remember this, after all is said and done. Because of that “inept acting” you do so well on the big screen, at the end of the day, when you lay your head on your pillow at night, you go to sleep knowing you have a huge bank account and twenty million young girls, women, and gay men fantasizing about spending the rest of their dysfunctional lives with you! How many of your worst critics can say that when they lay their heads to rest at night?
I will continue to follow you on Twitter at Bhussain42! When you get a chance, check out my page and see the picture of my granddaughter, Bella, named after the character in the Twilight Saga! I will be in line, just like the rest of your diehard fans come March 20 to pick up my copy of New Moon! Moreover, when Remember Me comes out on video, I will be there to purchase a copy as well!
If you are ever in my neck of the woods, come see me so I can tell you in person how much I appreciate all that you do!
Brenda Hussain, Terre Haute, Indiana
Hey Brenda.. Wow.. what a post!. I hope you feel better getting all of that off of your chest!.
The movie did what it was supposed to. It provoked a lot of talk about 9/11 which in effect brings it back to the forefront of the minds … it has not gone away… it never will for those affected..
If critics DON”T LIKE the sensitive subject in the movie, then I suggest that no actor or director get involved with World War II, Vietnam, racism movies….. aren’t they all just as sensitive?…
He did an AWESOME job in the role… and played it perfectly..
Critics are exactly that… CRITICAL.. they feel they have to go against the grain.. ESPECIALLY when someone as popular as Robert in a franchise branches out to something new…. it’s a given they will try to put him down. There are so many GREAT reviews out there too… not just from Twi fans… but from reputable critics… so I wouldn’t dwell too much on the negatives…
just remember The Beatles were hammered by every studio they went to!.. … until ONE gave them a shot…. how wrong were the critics!??.. . Stephenie Meyer was refused by many publishers.. probably bad critiques…
Get the picture!!
I went into this not knowing ANYTHING about it, I purposely avoided everything.
I cried like a baby, but I loved every minute of it. I hate bitter sweet endings, but if it had of ended on a sweet note I probably would have marked it off as another weepy love story.
Of course Rob was amazing. Of course.
Not to mention sexy as hell!!!
Just went my third time and the movie was just as good as the first time. Such a wonderful story and so well acted could watch it over and over which I will when the DVD is realeased.
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I’ve finally seen it!
I avoided all the spoilers, so I had no idea what was coming. Plus, I was wearing contacts and not glasses, so the date on the board that I saw was September 2nd. Yep.Bigger impact than on any of you, I suppose.
But back to the film – very depressing, but I lvoed it a lot and want to see it again. Even hubby admitted it was not as bad as he expected and that Rob could act. Which is not a surprise to us here, but I’m glad he finally understands me
i went into this film, not having a clue what it was about, the whole film was sad. but what really got to me was when i saw the date on the board. i started crting my eyes out, so loud that a random man sitting next to me asked if i needed a hug! i have now seen the film 3 tomes!
Thanks for the tip, I just bought it and will watch soon enough! Will come back with my feedback – seems like a great watch – Alin from Super Bingo
Robert Best Actor at this time.
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I had no idea it was going to be about 9-11 until I saw it written on the chalkboard. Rob and the rest of the cast were great together!
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I can relate to Caroline the most in the movie. My dad too is distant from the family. My mom was broken hearted, so she left him. My dad is still in denial that he did anything wrong, and continues to ignore the family. He is not a good listener at all. When I saw the date that was written on the chalkboard, I whispered to my mom in the theature, “September 11th.” Then she understood what was going on too. She whispered back to me, “Is his dad’s building one of the towers?” I didn’t know. I didn’t expect that until my mom mentioned it. I enjoyed Tyler and Ally’s chemestry in the film too. Lots of chemestry! I’m also a Twilight fan. I love all the movies so far, but I thought there would be more werewolf scenes in New Moon, and more motorcycles. It was better the 2nd time I watched it, and the 3rd, and the 4th, and……
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I just watched Remember Me again. Movies tend to bring a positive conclusion at the end of movies. Sure it was September 11th, but the positive part was that Caroline’s dad finally saw his errors, and tryed to make it right. Real life unfortunately does not always have a final positive conclusion. Some people, like my own dad, never learn. When Caroline gets her hair cut off, I wouldn’t have been upset about that part. Hair grows back. The part that I would have been upset about is the fact that the girls were trying to get her upset. I would have been upset about their cruel intent. Who else thinks Ally should have been pregnant at the end? At least Tyler could have lived on in some way.