Remember Me Movie Review

Let me just begin this review by saying, "Remember Me" is not about 9-11 nor does it exploit the tragedy of 9-11.

Yes, the whole 9-11 part included in the movie have some people pissed off that this American tragedy was a part of "Remember Me." What is the problem with having 9-11 in the movie? Did it not happen? Did it not affect Americans? It's not the only tragedy in American history! It's not the only tragedy in American history that Hollywood has splashed across the silver screen for all of us to watch! I'm really disappointed that some viewers and critics are making such a big deal out of 9-11 being in "Remember Me."

The criticism about "Remember Me" makes me wonder if those critics have ever experienced death. If they have ever watched someone die or had to grieve over the loss of a loved one. Unfortunately, I have. I understand too well the pain that never goes away from losing a loved one, to watch them suffer and hold their hand as they die. The anger, the pain, the grief and the dysfunction that follows a death was portrayed exceptionally well by director Allen Coulter.

I was totally surprised that 9-11 was a part of the movie, but I understand why it was included in "Remember Me." Every since I saw the trailer for this movie, I was excited to go see it. I wanted to see Robert Pattinson in a movie that was not in the "Twilight" series. This said I am a "Twilight" fan and love the books/movies. I can't wait to see "Eclipse." But I wanted to see the depth of Pattinson's acting abilities beyond a brooding vampire and his performance in "Remember Me" was excellent.

Coming from a person, who has grieved over too many deaths. Who understands the anger and frustration of loss. Who understands how infuriating it is to have a parent that does not show their love, but thinks money is the way to be a good parent. Pattinson's performance was right on the mark. I think he will have a very successful acting career beyond "Twilight" as long as he continues to choose great movies.

Could the storyline in "Remember Me" happen? Yes. Pattinson loses his older brother to suicide and finds his brother's body. De Ravin witnesses her mother's death in the subway. Pierce Bronson is Pattinson's father, who believes money is the way to show his kids he loves them. Ruby Jerins, plays Pattinson's little sister Caroline, who is having a difficult time with losing her brother, her absent father (Bronson) and dealing with some very mean girls at school. Pattinson is the one, who is willing to confront his father and tell him what a horrible parent he is and how Bronson is hurting Caroline. "Remember Me" is more than a love story between Pattinson and De Ravin, but how death deeply affects the survivors.

I recommend watching "Remember Me." It reminds us what is really important in life, which is loving those who are important to us and making sure they know we love them. It reminds us that tragedies and death can happen at anytime at any moment, so make every day count like it was our last day.