My Favourite Robert Pattinson Movies of All-Time

Not many actors in Hollywood have earned appreciation of Robert Pattinson. Since the 2000’s, Pattinson has become an icon. Whether its sullen vampires, caped crusaders or lighthouse keepers, Pattinson has portrayed several strong characters. Given the number of movies which he has made, making a top 10 list isn’t easy. Nevertheless, listed below are my picks for the best movies of an actor that deserves to be celebrated.

1. The Batman

Batman is a celebrated superhero that my brother has always appreciated. I remember my brother was a huge fan of the caped crusader. A huge comic-book nerd, he would always speak fondly about a hero that made him feel heard. Shining bright light in darkness, Batman always contributed to his happiness. Through his lifelong love of Batman, my brother gave me newfound appreciation for a hero that I’ve grown to value. As someone treasuring fond memories of a brother that adored Batman, I adored “The Batman”. Released in 2022, Robert Pattinson’s movie offered a dark interpretation of a legendary superhero. In the greatest role of his career, Pattinson embodies a dark superhero seeking to solve crime in a city facing despair. This is the actor unlike you’ve ever seen him before: intense, charismatic and emotional in his most memorable role. Pattinson has spent most of his career playing romantic vampires in the “Twilight” franchise. With “The Batman”, however, the actor took a step out of his comfort zone by playing a dark comic-book hero. It’s a role that gave the actor an opportunity to showcase a dark side to himself audiences hadn’t seen before. For instance, the scene in which the Batman investigates the murders committed by the Riddler with the help of Commissioner Gordon in a city facing despair is one of the greatest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “The Batman” a comic-book classic is its message. The film delivers a strong message about childhood trauma which would resonate with everyone. Nearly 60 years following the great creation of an iconic superhero seeking to solve crimes in a city facing villains that are terrifying, it’s a strong reminder of an actor whose movies are worth celebrating.

2. The Lighthouse

Isolation has impacted my identity. At an early age, I faced isolation that caused emotional damage. Several years ago, I was locked up in rooms for injuring my cousin in fights causing sorrow. I remember feeling terror when I was locked in a room by my mother. Driven towards the brink of insanity, I couldn’t cope with isolation that affected by ability to function effectively. Few films I’ve ever seen have captured the terror of being isolated in a house as powerfully as “The Lighthouse”. Released in 2019, Robert Pattinson’s movie captured isolation faced by lighthouse keepers. In the most psychotic role of his career, Pattinson embodies a lighthouse keeper enduring isolation. With “The Lighthouse”, the actor took steps out of his comfort zone by playing a dark lighthouse keeper. Working alongside Willem Dafoe who is also excellent, Pattinson created a strong lighthouse keeper with commitment. For instance, the scene in which Winslow and Thomas have tense arguments is one of the best moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “The Lighthouse” a masterpiece is its message. The film delivers a profound message about isolation which would resonate with everyone. An incredible portrait of hardships faced by lighthouse keepers that are isolated, it’s a strong reminder of an actor whose movies deserve to be celebrated.

3. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Harry Potter is a magical series that shaped my identity. As far as I remember, I’ve grown to treasure J.R. Rowling’s literature. The story of the misunderstood boy who lived has always been part of my childhood. I fell in love with a book series about wizards casting spells with stories to tell. In 2005, Robert Pattinson adapted the beloved book series I have grown up to admire in his movie “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”. In the most magical role of his career, Pattinson embodies a determined wizard participating in dangerous tournaments causing despair. It’s a role that gave the actor chances to showcase his aptitude for playing courageous heroes. Despite having a short role with limited screen-time, Pattinson leaves a strong impression as Cedric Diggory. For instance, the scene in which Cedric stands up against Voldemort before his death is one of the greatest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “The Goblet of Fire” a great Harry Potter film is its message. The film delivers a meaningful message about competition that would resonate with everyone. As precious as the Goblet of Fire, it’s a remarkable reminder of an actor that has never lost his abilities to inspire awe whose timeless movies audiences admire.

4. Tenet

Time travel is a complex topic that fascinated my teacher. At an early age, I formed a bond with a high school teacher fascinated with time travel. He would wish he could go back in time to change painful events in his past he had grown to regret. As someone treasuring fond memories of a teacher fascinated with the tenet of time travel, I adored “Tenet”. Released in 2019, Robert Pattinson’s movie captured an agent embarking on a mission back in time to prevent a catastrophe. In the most complex role of his career, Pattinson embodies an agent embarking on a time travel mission. Pattinson excels at delivering exposition in movies, and “Tenet” showcased his strengths as a performer. For instance, the scene in which Neil explains rules of time travel to the Protagonist showcased the actor at his best. Ultimately, what makes “Tenet” one of Pattinson’s greatest movies is its message. The film delivers a meaningful message about time which would resonate with everyone. As strong as the organization of Tenet, it’s a tremendous reminder of a great actor that has made groundbreaking movies which are impossible to forget.

5. Twilight

Twilight is a book series that my friend always loved dearly. At an early age, I formed a friendship with a girl in school that loved a series about vampires causing damage. I remember she was a huge fan of a book series about vampires causing danger. She would speak fondly about a beloved book that shaped her identity. As someone treasuring bright memories of a friend that adored a series about obstacles vampires fight, I appreciated “Twilight”. Released in 2008, Robert Pattinson’s movie offered a beautiful adaptation of a beloved book. In the most iconic role of his career, Pattinson embodies a vampire that forms a romantic affair with a teenage girl that’s a burden to bear. Pattinson has always been one of those actors with a strong sex appeal, and “Twilight” showcased his strengths. For instance, the scene in which Edward Cullen confirms to Bella that he is a vampire showcased the actor at his best. Ultimately, what makes “Twilight” a great adaptation is universal appeal. Unlike most books about vampires, it tackled universal themes everyone could relate to. A beautiful adaptation of a beloved book about vampires whose skins glimmer beneath the twilight, it’s a strong reminder about a bright actor whose movies have achieved spotlight.

6. The Devil All the Time

One of the most common criticisms levelled against Robert Pattinson is that he doesn’t take risks as an actor. Following the success of “Twilight”, Pattinson has often been typecast in roles of romantic heroes. This has often left little room for surprises in the actor’s career. However, in 2020 the actor took audiences by surprise in his movie “The Devil All The Time”. In the most provocative role of his career, Pattinson embodies a religious preacher engaging in crime causing despair. It’s a risky role that gave the actor an opportunity to step out of his comfort zone by playing a psychotic religious preacher. Pattinson proved he could excel in a role far removed from Twilight. A dazzling depiction of the dangers caused by religious violence, it’s a riveting reminder of an actor with intelligence whose movies have achieved a massive audience.

7. Good Time

Robert Pattinson is one of those actors that has always excelled at playing disturbed characters. Pattinson has built an image for playing conflicted characters facing emotional damage. Pattinson’s strength for playing emotional characters that are rarely having a good time is evident in his movie “Good Time”. Released in 2017, Pattinson’s movie offered an engaging depiction of bank robbers under intense pressure. In the most emotional role of his career, Pattinson embodies an anxious bank robber that faces despair. It’s a role that gave the actor a chance to showcase his strength for playing conflicted characters that are under nerve-wracking pressure. A powerful portrait of bank robbers whose dreams deteriorate, it’s a breathtaking reminder about an actor that hasn’t lost abilities to captivate whose movies audiences appreciate.

8. High Life

Space is a compelling setting that has made for entertaining movies. Since aliens attacked spaceships in the 1980’s, space has often played a pivotal role in movies. In 2018, Robert Pattinson captured the compelling nature of space as a setting bursting with life in his film “High Life”. In the most tragic role of his career, Pattinson embodies an astronaut struggling to take care of his daughter that’s a burden to bear. Pattinson has spent most of his career playing talkative characters. With “High Life”, however, the actor showcased rarely subtlety. It’s a role that gave the actor an opportunity to showcase emotional vulnerability he hadn’t shown in his career before. A powerful portrait of hardships astronauts face seeking to survive in space, it’s a strong reminder of an actor whose memorable movies audiences embrace.

9. The Rover

Over the past decade, the western genre has declined in popularity. Audiences no longer have interest in seeing good, bad and ugly cowboys on unforgiven adventures across prairies. With their cartoonish characters, over-the-top action and lacklustre storytelling, I find most westerns to be a chore to sit through. However, “The Rover” is an exception. Released in 2014, Robert Pattinson’s movie revived a dying genre through telling a story of revenge. In the most violent role of his career, Pattinson embodies a troubled outlaw facing despair. It’s a role that gave the actor a chance to step out of his comfort zone by playing a vengeful character with an unlikable nature. As beautiful as the Western landscape, it’s a breathtaking reminder of an actor that hasn’t lost his abilities to make memorable movies offering an escape.

10. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part Two

Robert Pattinson hasn’t always made great movies that have gained recognition. While most movies the actor has made have been successful, a few have fallen short. Unfortunately, “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part Two” falls into the latter category. Released in 2012, the final film in the Twilight franchise was a disaster. In the most wooden role of his career, Pattinson embodies a conflicted vampire carrying a burden to bear. Pattinson brought charisma to the role proving to be the bright spot of an otherwise bad movie. Despite its flaws, “Breaking Dawn Part Two” is a reminder of an actor that audiences value. As strong as Edward’s vampire bite, it’s a riveting reminder of a bright actor that has earned the spotlight whose timeless movies I will forever treasure for inspiring my lifelong love of movie reviews I write on my website.