Robert Pattinson has become a household name in recent years; after building a career off his appearances in a few mega-blockbusters, he diversified his filmography with a couple of well-timed dramatic roles, proving himself a legitimate talent. His roles include a spot in The Batman.
While his career has been largely successful, critics have found the actor's films to be kind of a mixed bag. Review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes has rated both his best and worst efforts, and the results should interest anyone who's a fan of Pattinson's work.
BEST: The Lost City Of Z (2017) - 87%
The 2016 biopic The Lost City of Z stars Charlie Hunnam as Peter Fawcett, a real-life explorer who was sent to find a mythic hidden city in the depths of Amazonia. Pattinson co-stars as Henry Costin, Fawcett's fellow adventurer and companion on the expedition.
While the film didn't attract enough interest to become a box office success, it did receive high marks from critics for its performances, directing, and cinematography; it currently holds a stellar 87% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
WORST: The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) - 28%
While Pattinson's role in the Edward Cullen (played by Pattinson), as Edward decides the world of vampires is simply too dangerous a place for Bella to be, leaving her heartbroken and depressed.
While it was a significant box office success, many reviewers couldn't get behind the film's lackluster story, melodramatic tone, and shoddy performances. It currently holds a 28% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
BEST: Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire (2005) - 88%
Pattinson's breakout role came in the form of 2005's Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the much-anticipated fourth installment of the legendary Harry Potter franchise. The film takes place at the Hogwarts-hosted Triwizard Tournament, as, in an unprecedented incident, Harry is chosen by the Goblet of Fire to compete alongside Hogwarts champion Cedric Diggory (played by Pattinson).
The film received critical praise for its mature tone, engaging atmosphere, top-tier visual effects, and striking performances; it currently has an 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
WORST: Me (2010) - 27%
A romantic drama film starring Pattinson and Emilie De Raven as two star-crossed lovers recovering from their own individual tragedies against a New York City backdrop, 2010's Me didn't receive a lot of pre-release hype, and it ended up, ironically, being a largely forgettable experience.
Critics had few compliments for the film's directing or performances, and though the twist ending was arguably the film's main talking point, many saw it as borderline offensive and, at best, poorly executed. Currently, the film holds just 27% on Rotten Tomatoes.
BEST: The Childhood Of A Leader (2016) - 89%
The 2015 historical drama The Childhood of a Leader follows Prescott, a young boy whose life is shaped by the corruption of those around him, despite his diplomat father's role in ending World War I. Pattinson has two roles in the film; first, he appears as a friend of Prescott's father, later, he plays an adult version of Prescott himself.
The film's social and historical themes were praised by critics; the performances, directing, and storyline were also met with general acclaim. Though it didn't become a cinema spectacle, the film received a healthy 89% rating from Rotten Tomatoes.
WORST: Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (2011) - 25%
The beginning of the end for the Twilight saga, 2011's Breaking Dawn Part 1, saw Pattinson reprise his role as the charismatic Edward Cullen.
Though it proved the franchise's stamina in regards to repeated box office success, critics were none too happy with what they saw as boring film-making directed at the lowest common denominator. Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a 25% rating, describing it as "strictly for fans of the franchise."
BEST: The Lighthouse (2019) - 90%
In the psychological horror pic The Lighthouse, Pattinson and William Dafoe star as two lightkeepers who are driven slowly insane after a storm confines them to their solitary island.
The film was praised for its original story and creative cinematography; both of which were elevated by powerful performances by Pattinson and Dafoe. It currently holds a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
WORST: Little Ashes (2009) - 24%
The 2008 film Little Ashes focuses on the relationship between three of Spain's most eccentric artist talents - filmmaker Luis Buñuel, surrealist painter Salvador Dalí, and poet Federico García Lorca. Their relationship strains when Salvador and Federico become romantically involved, which makes Luis feel like a third wheel.
Though the film received some praise for its well-equipped cast and fresh cinematography, critics said the writing was uneven and the plot was poorly handled. Currently, Little Ashes has just 24% on Rotten Tomatoes.
BEST: Good Time (2017) - 92%
The 2017 crime thriller film Good Time stars Pattinson as a bank robber whose getaway spirals out of control.
The film received overwhelming praise from critics, with accolades directed at the directing, acting, and score; it currently holds a 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the highest achieved by any of Pattinson's work.
WORST: Queen Of The Desert (2017) - 18%
The Warner Herzog biographical drama Queen of the Desert, which follows the life of cartographer Gertrude Bell, had all the makings of a success: a strong, fact-based story, enough star power to make it work, and a legendary director helming the project.
Unfortunately, critics saw the plot as overly complicated and the film itself as largely inconsequential in of impact; for instance, The Guardian described it as "competently made" but went on to describe it as "a bit of a plod." Currently, Queen of the Desert has a Rotten Tomatoes score of just 18%.
