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Chris Hansen Criticizes Robert Pattinson's 'Primetime' Role
Hansen calls Pattinson's portrayal 'so detached from reality' after watching biopic.
In brief
Hansen calls Pattinson's portrayal 'so detached from reality' after watching biopic. Chris Hansen rated Robert Pattinson's performance in 'Primetime' a 'D' for being 'so detached from reality' and criticized the film's fictional approach. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Hansen watches 'Primetime' biopic
Chris Hansen finally watched Lance Oppenheim's biopic 'Primetime' after weeks of criticism.
“I can tell you that most of it is pure fiction. They mix in some reality here and there”
Hansen's reaction to film
Hansen said the film is 'so detached from reality' and gave Robert Pattinson a 'D' grade.
“It's a movie, and I'll continue to do the work I do, and people can watch this movie and make up their own minds”
Hansen's criticism of Pattinson
Hansen called Pattinson's mirror scene 'absurd' for reciting lines without shirt.
“absurd”
Hansen's defense of his work
Hansen said the film insults thousands of people who expose child predators through his shows.
“In a way, it’s a hit piece on me and the series, which is weird because all we do is expose bad human beings who try to hurt children”
Hansen's overall assessment
Hansen called the film 'so far over the top' and hard to understand.
“It’s so far over the top that it’s hard to come to grips with what they’re trying to do here”
What to remember
Chris Hansen rated Robert Pattinson's performance in 'Primetime' a 'D' for being 'so detached from reality' and criticized the film's fictional approach.
