In a surprising twist, Robert Pattinson recently disclosed that among his movie preferences, he enjoys the 2001 comedic film “Corky Romano” quite a bit.
As a devoted cinephile, I recently found myself engaged in a chat with Rotten Tomatoes about my top five favorite films of all time. Among the timeless masterpieces like One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and The Exorcist, there’s one that often gets overlooked – the mafia comedy starring Chris Kattan that I hold close to my heart. It’s a delightful departure from the ordinary, proving that even a movie considered by some as derided can still have a special place in film enthusiasts’ hearts!
Pattinson expressed his fondness for the film, stating, ‘That’s one of the rare movies that made me wet my pants. Yes, really, I wet my pants. The first time I was in L.A., I was watching it on TV. Particularly, the scene involving cocaine… was the only thing they promoted heavily, almost as if it was the entire film’s focus! I adore that character.’
He remarked, ‘I find it fascinating how Chris Kattan seemingly dismantled his entire acting career in a single film. He’s the only one from Saturday Night Live who seems to have squandered his success! It’s almost bewildering. He’s the only one, which is why I believe it’s so impressive.’
The film “Corky Romano” is a humorous mafia-themed production, where Chris Kattan stars as Corky, a vet who gets coerced by his mob family, led by the crime boss character portrayed by Peter Falk, to join the FBI undercover. His mission: to hide damning evidence that could implicate his father in criminal activities.
This movie features actors like Fred Ward, Vinessa Shaw, Chris Penn, and Peter Berg. It was both produced and directed by Robert Simonds (Robert Pritts) and written by David Garrett and Jason Ward. The release date for this film was October 12, 2001.
Although some viewers may have found it entertaining, most critics didn’t find Corky Romano amusing. On Rotten Tomatoes, the movie has a 7% rating, with many people commenting that the humor was stale and the physical comedy was excessive. Metacritic scored it a 20 out of 100, suggesting overwhelmingly negative reviews.
The film received a half-star rating from James Berardinelli, who deemed it a disappointing waste of time. Similarly, Roger Ebert gave it a half-star and labeled it an unsuccessful attempt at a gangster parody that lacks humor. However, some critics like Miles Beller found merit in the movie, appreciating its portrayal of genuine emotion amidst its imperfections.
Contrary to the negative reviews, Corky Romano proved financially prosperous. The film managed to rake in a domestic gross of $24.4 million, significantly surpassing its initial investment of $11 million. Subsequently, it was distributed on VHS and DVD on May 14, 2002.
Robert Pattinson’s surprising appreciation reveals that motion pictures, despite being criticized, can still have a unique resonance for both viewers and performers. His ardor underscores the notion that humor is often relative and that occasionally, the most absurd movies make the strongest impact.
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