INITIAL REACTION: #TheLighthouse “Willem Dafoe & Robert Pattinson are incredible, plumbing the depths of insanity. Perfection” #Cannes2019″

May 19th, 2019 / 3 Comments

Robert Pattinson getting rave reviews from first screening of The Lighthouse

The Lighthouse has opened to rave reviews at Cannes. It seems that with every new film Rob releases his performance is hailed as “his best yet”. I cannot wait to see this film – here’s a few of the initial comments whilst we wait for official reviews to be finalised – you can check out Twitter feed for more tweets – this is so fabulous. Am thrilled for Rob.

Big ovation for Robert Pattinson, Willem Dafoe and Robert Eggers following “The Lighthouse” screening #cannes2019 pic.twitter.com/jsj1mCYJf2
— Stuart Oldham (@s_oldham) May 19, 2019

Holy! Monkey pump! Hell! And you thought The Witch was good, ye ain't seen nuthin' yet. The Lighthouse is on a whole other level. Extraordinary!! Might just be Robert Pattinson's best performance yet. #Cannes2019
— Alex B. (@firstshowing) May 19, 2019

The Lighthouse – Two men on a rock in the ocean slowly go mad. Absolutely phenomenal, visceral, intense, hilarious filmmaking. Every shot is masterful. Score is astounding. Willem Dafoe & Robert Pattinson are incredible, plumbing the depths of insanity. Perfection. #Cannes2019
— Alex B. (@firstshowing) May 19, 2019

https://twitter.com/efekemp/status/1130034286512476160

THE LIGHTHOUSE is a bombastic psychological drama/dark comedy, indebted to THE TENANT, that feels like a bro-ey PERSONA. I was largely on board with it but it will be divisive! Willem Defoe and Robert Pattinson gleefully chewing the (stunning) scenery is joyful! #Cannes2019
— FilmLand Empire (@FilmLandEmpire) May 19, 2019

https://twitter.com/NielsPutman/status/1130031943914053632

Robert Eggers’s gripping nightmare The Lighthouse is the best thing in #Cannes2019 with sledgehammer performances from Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson, like Steptoe and Son in hell #Cannes72 #Cannes
— Peter Bradshaw (@PeterBradshaw1) May 19, 2019

Robert Eggers THE LIGHTHOUSE is, like THE WITCH, an atmospheric antique nightmare. But it’s also a hilarious one. Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe are nuts. This movie will be memed forever. #cannes2019
— Jake Coyle (@jakecoyleAP) May 19, 2019

Willem Dafoe makes his Green Goblin performance feel demure in comparison, but omg Robert Pattinson gamely goes all out trying to outdo him and is excellent, showing us yet another new facet of his talent we hadn’t seen yet! What an incredible actor #Cannes2019 #TheLighthouse
— FilmLand Empire (@FilmLandEmpire) May 19, 2019

https://twitter.com/CasparSalmon/status/1130034413151170560

The Witch was no fluke. Robert Eggers’ sophomore film, The Lighthouse, is a stunning blend myths and madness. Best film of #cannes2019 so far. Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe give ferociously gripping performances
— Total Film (@totalfilm) May 19, 2019

It’s embarrassing The Lighthouse wasn’t selected for competition. Pattinson missed out on an acting prize. #Cannes2019
— Gregory Ellwood – The Playlist 🎬 (@TheGregoryE) May 19, 2019

Avast me hearties! Stap me vittles if Robert Eggers’ brine-soaked chiller THE LIGHTHOUSE isn’t the most inspired piece of out n out cinema in this fest. More anon, ye scurvy dogs. #Cannes2019 #Quinzaine2019
— Jonathan Romney (@JonathanRomney) May 19, 2019

No sophomore slump for Robert Eggers. THE LIGHTHOUSE is pretty damn brilliant. #Cannes2019 #Quinzaine2019
— Todd Holmes (@toddxholmes) May 19, 2019

sue
Posted on May 19, 2019

I swear I’ll never get enough of this feeling. Thanks so much to all these people posting such powerful reviews. WOW. Pretty speechless. Congrats Rob!

anlimara
Posted on May 19, 2019

Yeah – this is so great ! This feeling always makes my heart jump and gives a big smile in my face, Sue. Thanks so much for sharing – Maria – and for all your hard work on this site 🙂

Maria
Posted on May 19, 2019

Thanks Anilimara *hugs*

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