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Hansen Gives Robert Pattinson's 'Primetime' a D Grade
26 Sep
Summary
- Chris Hansen watched the film 'Primetime' starring Robert Pattinson.
- Hansen graded Robert Pattinson's performance as a 'D'.
- The film is a fictionalized take on Hansen's history with 'To Catch a Predator'.
Chris Hansen, formerly of 'To Catch a Predator,' has offered his critical review of the new film 'Primetime,' which loosely dramatizes his past investigative work. After attending a screening in Times Square, Hansen shared his thoughts, stating he wasn't "blown away" and that many audience members he polled found the movie "over the top."
Starring Robert Pattinson as a fictionalized journalist, the film is based on a 2007 Esquire article but takes significant creative liberties. Hansen assigned Pattinson's portrayal a "D" grade, asserting his opinion as the primary judge. He also alleged that the studio required him to sign an NDA, potentially waiving his rights, before viewing the film, a claim disputed by a source citing standard preview agreements.
Hansen previously expressed ethical concerns about the film using his name for commercial gain, describing it as exploitative. He indicated he would consider legal action after seeing the movie. The film, which has generated buzz from its trailers portraying Pattinson's character ominously, is set in the mid-2000s media landscape.
