How to Be

2008

Comedy / Drama

3
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 48% · 4 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 48% · 2.5K ratings
IMDb Rating 5.4/10 10 4072 4.1K

Director

Oliver Irving Photo
Oliver Irving

Top cast

Robert Pattinson Photo
Robert Pattinson as Art
Rebecca Pidgeon Photo
Rebecca Pidgeon as Mother
Lee Tailor Photo
Lee Tailor as Car Boot Buyer
Amy Clamp Photo
Amy Clamp as Pub Crowd
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777.37 MB
1280*690
English 2.0
NR
us  
24 fps
1 hr 24 min
Seeds 5
1.41 GB
1920*1036
English 2.0
NR
us  
24 fps
1 hr 24 min
Seeds 7

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by MadameGeorge 4 / 10

'How To Be'....Melancholy

'How To Be' starts off strong but quickly turns into a drawn-out yawn of a movie. The plot progresses slowly and the character development of Art, played by a blasé Robert Pattinson, turns the viewer from understanding and caring (about what happens to his relationships) to annoyance. His mates are, in my opinion, there to fill the gaps in the story- they really never help Art in his quest for 'normal' and to be blunt- it was too difficult to understand what they were saying (at one point I had to turn on the subtitles so I knew what was going on) this is never a good sign.There is hope, however, for the young Mr. Pattinson. Though Art seems like a lost cause from the first moment he lies, Robert in a small way- keeps this movie a float. At some points Art is such a downer (which is brought on by his own doing) that I found it hard to 'put' myself through the rest of the movie. There are comedic moments when Pattinson is charming and moments when he holds your attention (close to the end) but it does not change the outcome of the overall film witch just leads one to believe- yes, sometimes we all need a little help- and in this case it is the film that needs it.'How To Be' could be considered an art house flick but it is 100% and Indie drama. The settings are the streets of England and the overall production creates the feeling that you are standing in the midst of their conversations (when you can understand them) and the music helps the movie along nicely, but then again the music is by and large,too drab.
Reviewed by dancefloor-addict 6 / 10

Not funny for all yet a good movie

After spending some time in the UK I honestly thought I get British humor. After watching this, I truly think I don't.Although the movie is well produced, the character of Art played brilliantly by Pattinson, I found myself feeling mostly sorry for him and not seeing the funny part. I see the great job of all the people involved in the production but I can't say it suits my type of sense of humor. There were moments I smiled or half-smiled but never laughed at loud.So, over all, I don't regret watching the movie, neither would I recommend it as a great, funny comedy .
Reviewed by jacinta-wyld 5 / 10

this movie really spoke to me.

for people saying this isn't funny or whatever, its not a comedy. it just has its slightly humerus/tragic moments that may appear funny to you if you can relate.to me, its kind of a mix between I
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