# Chris Hansen Criticizes Robert Pattinson's 'Primetime' Role

> Hansen calls Pattinson's portrayal 'so detached from reality' after watching biopic.
- Title: Chris Hansen Criticizes Robert Pattinson's 'Primetime' Role
- Summary: Hansen calls Pattinson's portrayal 'so detached from reality' after watching biopic. Chris Hansen rated Robert Pattinson's performance in 'Primetime' a 'D'…
- Keywords: chris hansen, robert pattinson, primetime, lance oppenheim, dateline nbc, to catch a predator, perverted justice, fox news, jessie watters, Chris, Hansen, Criticizes
- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/chris-hansen-watched-robert-pattinson-primetime-film-1235632267
- Author: Charisma Madarang
- Published: 2026-09-26T04:01:46+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chris hansen, robert pattinson, primetime, lance oppenheim, dateline nbc, to catch a predator, perverted justice, fox news, jessie watters
## 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
## Key takeaway

Chris Hansen rated Robert Pattinson's performance in 'Primetime' a 'D' for being 'so detached from reality' and criticized the film's fictional approach.