REMEMBER ME: JUST TRY TO FORGET THIS FILMGandhi said that whatever you do in life will be insignificant. But it's very important that you do it. I tend to agree with the first part.
This is not a vampire movie; far from it. This movie breathes life and reality into an actor who has been forever pigeonholed into the body of a hundred year old vampire with translucent skin. This movie is a most pleasant surprise. We meet Tyler (Robert Pattinson) who is at first glance a bum. He looks a bit rough around the edges and tends to chain smoke. However, aside from his brooding exterior (most James Dean like) we find a charming, smart and likable young man. He is a great defender of what is right, even if that means causing him trouble with his family, friends and the law. He meets an equally troubled young woman, Alyssa or Ally, (Emilie de Ravin) who has a disturbing past and a rough present. The two collide and sparks fly and a romance begins which is healing for each of them. They take turns at dealing with their family problems and find solace in each other's arms. As issues come to light and we find more about them, we also find more about the events that conspire to reach climax at the end of the story, which is actually a beginning. It is an absorbing and heartfelt film. Surrounded by a fabulous supporting cast, Pattinson absolutely shines and for once, it has nothing to do with his skin.
