Robert Pattinson is playing Chris Hansen in a new film called Primetime, and it’s in US cinemas right now before hitting the UK on 31 October. If you’ve seen the trailer, you already know the line:“You see how this looks, right?”It’s serious in the movie, but on the internet it became an instant meme, which is a full-circle moment considering how long the internet has been turning To Catch a Predator into comedy.
Pattinson told LADbible he finds the whole phenomenon fascinating, calling it“one of those weird internet things”and wondering why Hansen ended up co-opted by memes in the first place. Hansen’s take is even better. He says you have to embrace it, because if you take yourself too seriously, you’re done. Honestly, that’s a masterclass in handling internet fame.
And here’s the thing that makes this more than just a meme story: the movie is genuinely getting rave reviews. It’s sitting at 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, Variety praised its“extraordinary performances,”and Oscars buzz around Pattinson is already building. So the next time that line pops up in your feed, just know there’s a real, acclaimed film behind it.
Are you planning to see Primetime in theaters, or are you waiting to stream it?
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