Movie on DVD Review

How to Be (2009)

Reviewed by | Nov 11, 2009
How to Be, Robert Pattinson | HOW TO BE Michael Irving, Robert Pattinson and Rebecca Pidgeon spend some quality time together
HOW TO BE Michael Irving, Robert Pattinson and Rebecca Pidgeon spend some quality time together
EW's GRADE
D

Details Release Date: Nov 17, 2009; DVD Release Date: Nov 17, 2009; Movie Rated: Unrated; With: Robert Pattinson and Rebecca Pidgeon

If you were hoping that Twilight's dreamy Robert Pattinson would parlay his new A-list heat into projects that really showcase his range, man, will you be disappointed by How to Be, an aimless indie dud. Pasty, spacey, and dull as all get-out, the actor (and his fans) will want to forget this one. Moreover, Pattinson can't be thrilled that his lame audition tape is included on the EXTRAS. D

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Originally posted Nov 11, 2009 Published in issue #1076 Nov 20, 2009 Order article reprints
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