Robert Pattinson Spackles In New Trailer For ‘Little Ashes’

Posted by Rob Hunter (rob@filmschoolrejects.com) on December 4, 2008

The trailer for Robert Pattinson’s first post-Twilight film has just been released, and it’s… right here.

I’ll admit upfront that I’m probably not the target audience for this film. While I am a fan of some of the works created by Salvador Dali and Luis Bunel, I can’t say as I care about their formative college years. And it’s notoriously difficult to truly judge a film based solely on its trailer, as this past summer’s Max Payne debacle proved. That said, I think I’ll be passing on Little Ashes.

The story revolves around a trio of young, future artists in 1922 Spain. Dali, Bunel, and Federico Garcia Lorca all meet at college in Madrid and instantly form a brief, but intense friendship. Pattinson plays Dali, Matthew McNulty stars as Bunel, and Javier Beltran plays Lorca. The political and social repression of the time affects the friends and their art, but is unable to stem the tide of manly love that blossoms between Dali and Lorca. (That blossoming is most evident at the 2:03 mark of the trailer where Dali and Lorca are enjoying a midnight swim, and one of them appears to be holding the other’s fleshy member…)

The film looks low budget at times, but at other times features some truly impressive shots. The mix of colors, archival footage, and stylistic flourishes seems fitting for the artists involved as well. I’m curious to see what people think of the accents. And at the very least, for those who can’t wait for Breaking Dawn to see Pattinson explore his sexual side, Little Ashes looks set to quench that particular thirst for you.

What do you think of the trailer? What is that fleshy knob in the water? What do you think of the accents?

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Joanna

I saw Little Ashes at Raindance Pattinson exceeded my expectation and is very convincing as Dali and as the film progresses he grows into the Dali we think we know.Pattinson and Beltran both give very intense performances and you totally buy into the Dali/Lorca relationship. The actors had great chemistry with one another.

The sexual aspects of the story are handled beautifully. The scene between Pattinson and Beltran in the moonlit waters is so incredibly beautiful and it probably ranks as the most gorgeous looking scene I've ever seen. The cinematographer on this film needs a pat on the back as does the composer and costume designer. The scene where Dali watches Lorca make love to Magdalena sounds titilating but actually is a heartbreaking moment and Pattinson is incredible.

The growing fascination between Lorca and Dali is beautfully played out and the script has obviously been crafted with care and attention. The director deserves much praise for handling this film with such tact and sensitivity and I hope it gets picked up for a decent cinema release.I wont spoil the end for people but its particularly tragic and Pattinson really shines in this key moment.

joanna

I forgot to say the accents of Pattinson and McNulty were excellent. Not too OTT. Towards the end of the final Pattinson has to put on a more affected voice - showing how Dali has changed since he's been away. There is quite a bit of nudity in the film but you dont see the money shot. Although you do see a hell of a lot of Pattinson's body - not that I was complaining. The film was only made for just over a million. They did wonders with it. The costumes and cinematography was wonderful. Spain has never looked more gorgeous.

estram

Saw the film at screening and Pattinson and Beltran had wonderful chemistry. Both actors got the essence of the characters. Pattinson's role was harder as its so easy to go over the top but he pulled off a wonderful performance. The film looks visually stunning. A totally engrossing and absorbing film. Fangirls of Pattinson will have much to enjoy. He makes a great on screen drunk and has excellent comic timing. Javier Beltran was excellent and has the larger role of the two roles but he doesnt have that little extra special quality that Pattinson has. I suppose thats what they mean by star quality.

BillBrasky

so does this take place before or after he wins the Tri-Wizard tournament?

Meli

I rather liked the trailer, but Pattinson's accent seems shakey. There are times it sounds good, but other times where it sounds awful. The film looks pretty well shot, heck, the quality looks better than Twilight and the budget was a lot bigger for that film! I'm not sure if Pattinson will pull this off, but I'm interested to see what he can do.

Jon

Why would Dali speak english in Spain in 1922? Yeah...passing on this and the Al Pacino film. Waiting for Antonio to give it a shot.

Ronnie_S

Rated R for Sexual Content and A Brief Disturbing Image. Does this disturbing image involve a woman's eye get slit open with a straight razor? That shot still gets to me.

Robert Pattinson Spackles In New Trailer For ‘Little Ashes’

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