One Role That Helped Robert Pattinson Break the Twilight Curse
It's a shame that such a talented actor was considered to be a one-role guy for so many years.
Robert Pattinson had been associated with his role in the Twilight series for many many years. Luckily, over the years, he has taken on a range of challenging roles across different genres that finally helped him to break away from the vampire's role.
The 2017 crime thriller Good Time was just the movie that made many viewers rethink Pattinson as an actor.
Directed by brothers Benny and Josh Safdie, Good Time follows the character of Connie Nikas (played by Pattinson) as he tries to secure bail for his disabled brother after a botched bank robbery.
Pattinson's performance in Good Time is nothing short of exceptional. He fully embodies the character of Connie, who is equal parts charming and dangerous.
Pattinson's portrayal is nuanced and complex, with moments of vulnerability and desperation that make you root for him despite his questionable actions.
One of the most impressive things about Pattinson's performance in Good Time is how he dives into the role.
He sheds any trace of his previous portrayals and fully commits to playing this character. It's a testament to his range as an actor and his dedication to his craft.
But it's not just Pattinson's acting that makes Good Time such an important film for him. The movie itself is a departure from his previous work, and it just shows his willingness to take risks and push himself outside his comfort zone.
In many ways, Good Time feels like the moment where Pattinson finally breaks the association with Twilight and shows the world what he's truly capable of.
One can even say that it's a turning point in his career, and one that has earned him critical acclaim and newfound respect in the industry.
Since then, Robert Pattinson only proceeded to prove that he is no actor to be remembered for one role.
In recent years, Pattinson has delivered some great performances.
Whether it is a blockbuster such as Tenet or The Batman, or an experimental movie like, for example, The Lighthouse, where his delivery was not inferior at all to the legendary Willem Dafoe.