VACATIONS FROM THE VAMPIRE
The most famous bloodsucker from movie theater is now an absolutely normal guy. The kind that dies and has family issues … and what issues! Robert Pattinson comes to theaters this month with a new character – and lots of expectations!
In Remember Me, RobPattz plays Tyler Roth, a young rebel that has a difficult relationship with his father (Pierce Brosnan) since his family was torn apart, after his brother’s suicide. Tyler is constantly disappointed with life until he met Ally (Emilie De Ravin) and fell in love. The power love can have in people’s life is the plot that comes in theaters worldwide on March 12. At the age of 23, Rob didn’t turn out to be snobbish by all the Twilight fans by being friendly and available – even with his shyness – like in the beginning of his career. But he continues to be surprised by some of the random facts of life – like for example, when he bought a cap written “Long Beach” in Tokio! His charm and easygoing temper didn’t disappeared with his huge beard, that was grown for his next work, the movie Bel Ami. In this interview from Atrevida straight from London, the Hollywood’s sweetheart talked about his new movie, the pressure of success, the fans harassment and music.
How do you want to be remembered?
(laughs) I don’t know, I think the only thing I can think about is that I feel terrible for my family. I really don’t know how I want to be remembered. In some cases, I would preferred to not be remembered at all, just completely forgotten.
You said in Cannes that Remember Me is the most personal movie for you, and you’re playing yourself in it. Can you talk a little bit more about it?
That was before we did it. I was very much involved with the pre-production, and the movie really changed. In fact, I was trying to bring a character much closer to me as possible, but as the work was in development, it got a lot different.
So, what changed?
What initially attracted me was the fact that it wasn’t a regular young character. In almost every movie you see these idealized “guys”, witch it isn’t true. Either they’re cliché or then a stereotype. And Tyler isn’t like that. I think there was a blank screen and I wanted to turn him the more complex I could.
Your character is the rebel kind. How much in common are you with him?
I don’t think he’s that much of a rebel. Maybe he does certain things in small situations – like when he goes to school and confronts his sister’s bully – which I think I would do it, if it happened to me. On the other hand, I think he’s more less concerned than I am.
You didn’t go through a difficult moment in your early 20s like your character. It’s normally a complicated phase in life when you’re confused …
I tried to show from the point of view when you enter teenage years and get really focus at being individualistic, you make sure to put your identity in something, not accepting just being part of the world. I think there’s a moment in your early 20s that you start to think it’s okay to be part of the world. I felt that when I was 22. When I was younger, I had this obsession everything I was feeling was false.
How do you mean?
When you’re sad, you’re not indeed sad, but, yeas, pretending to yourself.
In the first conversation between Tyler an Ally (Emilie De Ravin), he’s really persistent. Do you approach girls like that too?
(Laughs) No, not at all. Sometimes, depends who the person is. Normally it doesn’t work for me, I’m not that good at it. I can’t even remember the last time I asked a girl on a date, that I went to her and said I wanted a date. I think I’d never done that. I think I’m different then Tyler in that sense.
And is it harder now that you’re famous?
I’m more aware now, not just for the fear of failing, but, too, for the fear of succeed. Anyway, you hope for that. It’s hard.
What do you do if a girl turns you down, like in the movie?
I tell her: “Do you know how many girls would like to do it, you idiot!” (Laughs)
Are you single now?
(Laughs and smiles)
You’re THE guy right now and everybody talks about Robert Pattinson. Do you get paranoid, crazy or do you like it?
I want to have control over it all the time, but it’s impossible. That’s the kind o dilemma I ended up having. It’s cool, sometimes, because I get to do movies like this one, one that I was involved in the process of making the movie, from the beginning to the end. I think not many actors have that opportunity. So, it was very interesting for me, but I get paranoid.
Leonardo Di Caprio used to do small, independent movies, so he did Romeo and Juliet and Titanic, which became one of the biggest movies of all time. He said another version of his appeared, the one the media created about him. Later, he revealed he had to wait for “this monster to die” so he’d be able to recapture his career. What do you think about that?
He was nominated for the Oscar when he was very young and always wanted to be an actor. The situation now is a little different for me. I was making independent little movies. I think I feel a little of what he said, and the annoying part of all the harassment is that I can’t really learn. The learning process as an actor decreases, because you can’t do, without a judgment, things that people don’t want to watch or small roles. That’s what creates much more pressure, it goes against you. There are only negative things on being pressured when you’re trying to act.
Do you feel pressured?
Yes. It’s weird. There was a lot of pressure on me on set. It wasn’t that bad, I knew I was making a small movie, but what worries me is how people are going to conceive my choice. The only thing to do is wait for people to watch it without any influence, like any other movie.
What kind of reviews had upset you in the past?
I didn’t like the way they talked about New Moon , because I think I was criticized for being part of a franchise. When something is so up high, it’s inevitable that there will be something against it, and I think the reviews came from that context. I think Chris Weitz (director of New Moon) is an amazing director and I really liked the movie. I’ve been having a lot of luck, but unfortunately people judge what is trendy.
What was the weirdest thing you’ve read about yourself and when did you stop reading about you?
Sometimes, when I do interviews, I check what they’ve been writing. I remember one time someone said I was going to be a dad. It was in the cover of some magazine or something.
(PS: In the magazine it WAS written down that they said he was gonna be a dad, but as we know, they said that he was pregnant!)
If you had 24 hours to be an unknown person, what would you do?
Actually, nothing. It’s weird to go back to London, because I can walk around and do normal things. I didn’t realize that. If I knew, I’d be back here sooner!
Isn’t it because of the beard?
I guess so.
Are you going to stay that way?
I’m working here in London and I’m gonna see if they let me stay this way. I’d like to do a screen test without anyone knowing who I am.
How are you preparing yourself to work in Bel Ami?
I have to gain a little weight. I don’t think they’ll let me gain too much tough, since I have to shoot the other Twilight movie, but i’ll have to look a little older. My character, George de Roy, spent six years drinking a lot, so I want to have a little wild look.
In what way did success change you?
I moved do United States. I’ve always thought it would be like it was here in England. I spent Christmas here and it was much calmer, different from what I thought. Over there, I think things are different – I really can’t do anything. I just don’t want to sell news. I don’t have any interest on those people on the cover of gossip magazines, because it’s possible to hide. And anyone who goes out and get caught by the paparazzi, it always seems to be someone annoying, or just deluded.
Cannes Festival was crazy for you last year …
It’s even funny to go out there in the crowd – and we only have two security guys who kick everyone as we walk. It’s nice, but, at the same time, you think: ‘Why am I doing this?’. I don’t want people to find that interesting – you don’t even say anything, and people go crazy.
And does it get intense sometimes?
Sometimes. Normally is quiet, is just handling with crowd. You’re walking down the streets and then, out of nowhere, 20 people come eagerly running after you and it doesn’t matter who it is – teenagers or not – it’s still intense. It’s an odd experience and you tend to get a little paranoid with the whole thing. You look around everywhere when you’re walking down the streets, just in case you get ‘attacked’ by teenagers!
What was the most intense situation you’ve been through?
Filming in Italy was incredible; it was the most intense experience I’ve been through. We were shooting and almost all of the extras, about 60% of the people, were fans being the extras. So, there was this crowd of fans and I had to take my shirt off in front of them. It was the most bizarre thing I’ve done.
So, your reality is to runaway to inside hotel rooms and kitchen bars?
In Los Angeles, yes. In London, it’s weird, but I’m having virtually a normal life.
What do you like to do for fun in London?
In the past three years I’ve been so little here, but I used to live in Soho, so I knew everybody. But, since I came back, all the places I used to hang out are closed.
What actors do you admire for the work and attitude?
Joaquin Phoenix and Ryan Gosling.
You play piano and other instruments. Have you ever been part of a band?
I played in a small band called Bad Girls, when I was a teenager. It was a long time ago. Almost all of my friends are musicians and have bands, so, from time to time, I play with them.
Do you feel like having a career in music?
I like the Idea of writing and working with soundtracks. I don’t think I have the guts to have my own album.
Probably you’d be in the musical industry if it wasn’t for you dad. Is it true he told you to do theater?
It’s true, but it’s just because he saw a bunch of pretty girls going to the theater and Said: ‘Rob, you should go there.’ That was the motive and I work with it!
And you didn’t have any Idea that Twilight was going to change your life?
Actually, I think that no one who worked in Twilight thought this was gonna happen. Maybe because it’s not a typical teen movie.
Do you like fashion?
I like Marc Jacobs. I ended up wearing his clothes in every premiere, since it’s the only thing that fits me well. I usually like random clothes, second-handed ones. I don’t go to the mall, shopping for clothes and I always use the same things.
Do you go to runways and sit in the front row?
I don’t think i’d do that, it would be too embarrassing. I can’t do it. My friends would go: ‘What are you doing? Are you nuts?’ (Laughs)
Page 56 – Photo – ‘Next to the actress Emilie De Ravin’
Page 57 – Photos (in order as they appear)
Photo 1 – ‘Ruby Jerins plays the handsome’s little sister’
Photo 2 – ‘With Emilie and Pierce Brosnan’
Photo 3 – ‘Fake injuries for the movie’
Page 57 – The text in the Pink Box.
‘The guy is good, and the camera loves him.’
That was the way the actor Pierce Brosnan, famous for his role in the 007 movies, describes Rob Pattinson. Brosnan talked about it with us, personally, when we asked him why the British has so many successes. ‘He has a good heart and also work ethic. Robert worked hard in this movie. He really came and surprised. I hope he has a lot of success from Remember Me, because it’s his time.’ Completed Brosnan, who was amazed by RPattz work dedication. For those who thought Rob was limited by Edward Cullen … message given!
Page 58 – Photos (in order as they appear)
Photo 1 – ‘no title put’
Photo 2 – ‘A fan invades the shooting scene and grabbed the star while shooting … Luck girl!’
Photo 3 – ‘The couple’s full of love scene’.
Photo 4 – ‘no title put’
Page 59 – Text in the Pink Box
Romance danger
In the movie Remember Me, Robert Pattinson plays Tyler, a young man who goes through some family tragedy and has a hard relationship with his father. In the middle of all the issues, he falls in Love with Ally (Emilie De Ravin) and, due to some troubled situations he’s going through, is in doubt if he should or shouldn’t face this relationship.
Have you ever stopped to wonder that this can happen to any girl? Suddenly, she starts dating this guy and, out of nowhere, he begins to have serious personal problems (like the death of someone deeply close, the parents separation, etc.). How to deal with that? The best you can do is not let his pain get to you in the same level it does to him. You gotta be in good terms to be able to help him in this so difficult moment. At the same time, you need to support him, try listening to him, comforting him, and allowing him to express his feelings. Try not to judge, but don’t accept everything he says or wants to do just because he’s going through some tough time. Otherwise, he can abuse your good will, even unconsciously and, with time, you’re gonna end up being an indispensable person to him. In a negative way.
Even though you’re very much in love with him, it’s not okay he has that kind of relationship towards you, and with that, it can let you not have a personal life, of how needy he’ll be for your presence. Besides, it’s not nice to date a guy that manipulates you or enjoys playing the victim all the time, right?
The best of all is to love someone who love us back and always make our self esteem up high, and ready to help who we love. Think about that!
Page 80 – Left side of the mag.
Above the pictures of Edward, Bella and Jacob – ‘Check out some love triangles from fiction that make success:’
Below the picture: ‘From the Twilight Saga, the characters Edward, Bella and Jacob.’
The cover: ‘The return of our Robert. In vacation from the vampire, he rests away from the fans harassment, says he’s not good at flirting and talks about his new movie.’
Page 10 – web section.
‘Remember me – photo gallery of Robert Pattinson’s new movie”