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Chris Hansen Reacts To Seeing Robert Pattinson’s ‘Primetime’

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Chris Hansen has reacted to seeing Robert Pattinson's portrayal of him in 'Primetime'

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  1. Local News 8

    Is Chris Hansen a pedophile-hunting hero or a great American villain? (opens Local News 8)

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    By David Mack, CNN (CNN) — “Primetime,” the new movie starring Robert Pattinson as “To Catch a Predator” host Chris Hansen, kicks off in 2006 — an era recreated on screen via puka shell necklaces and Fergie songs. Hansen and his show about uncovering pedophiles have become a cultural juggernaut.

  2. Insider

    The real 'To Catch a Predator' host Chris Hansen isn't happy about 'Primetime' (opens Insider)

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    In the A24 movie "Primetime," Robert Pattinson plays a fictional version of "To Catch a Predator" host Chris Hansen. The real Hansen isn't happy.

  3. Variety

    Chris Hansen Reacts to ‘Primetime’ and Robert Pattinson’s Portayal of Him: ‘So Bizarre’ and ‘Detached From Reality’ (opens Variety)

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    Chris Hansen finally took a seat for “Primetime,” and he was not happy about the portrayal of himself. The former “To Catch a Predator” host said on Fox News’ “Jesse Watters Primetime” in August that he left the offices of distributor A24 without seeing the film due to the legal agreement they wante…

  4. Forbes

    ‘Primetime’ Critics’ Score Drops And Chris Hansen Gives First Review Of Pattinson Film (opens Forbes)

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    Primetime, starring Robert Pattinson as Dateline NBC’s To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen, is finally being reviewed by the real-life Hansen and bigger number of Rotten Tomatoes critics.

  5. Deadline

    Chris Hansen Finally Saw ‘Primetime’, Still Not A Fan: “So Detached From Reality” (opens Deadline)

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    After weeks of providing A24’s Primetime with free press, Chris Hansen has finally seen the Lance Oppenheim-helmed thriller. On Friday, the former To Catch a Predator host teased his reaction after catching a screening of the movie, which is now in theaters, based on Esquire‘s depiction of Hansen in…

  6. The Hollywood Reporter

    ‘To Catch a Predator’ Host Chris Hansen Watches Robert Pattinson’s ‘Primetime’ — and He’s Not a Fan (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    After weeks of sparring with A24 from the sidelines, Hansen graded Pattinson's performance a "D" and called the film a "fever dream."

  7. Rolling Stone

    Chris Hansen Finally Watched Robert Pattinson Play Him in ‘Primetime’: ‘So Detached From Reality’ (opens Rolling Stone)

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    The former To Catch a Predator host criticized the film and said "most of it is pure fiction"

  8. Bloomberg

    Primetime Risks Repeating To Catch a Predator’s Mistakes (opens Bloomberg)

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    In a meta twist, before moviegoers experience Robert Pattinson’s portrayal of Chris Hansen in A24’s Primetime, they will see Hansen himself. The former host of the investigative series To Catch a Predator, in which Hansen confronted men seeking sex with minors, bought ads before screenings of the fi…

  9. Forbes

    Chris Hansen Reacts To Seeing Robert Pattinson’s ‘Primetime’ (opens Forbes)

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    Chris Hansen has reacted to seeing Robert Pattinson's portrayal of him in 'Primetime'

  10. New York Post

    How the True Story of ‘Primetime,’ Robert Pattinson’s Chris Hansen Movie, Encapsulates the 2000s through ‘To Catch a Predator’ (opens New York Post)

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    Pattinson's performance feels true to the "real" Chris Hansen, but moreover, Primetime feels true to the whole 2000s deal.

  11. Fox News

    'Primetime' Review: Robert Pattinson channels Chris Hansen in riveting dramatization of 'To Catch a Predator' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News Digital reviews A24's new reality TV thriller "Primetime" starring Robert Pattison, Merritt Wever and Skyler Gisondo. Directed by Lance Oppenheim.

  12. Salon

    “Primetime” isn’t Chris Hansen’s story — it’s ours (opens Salon)

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    Robert Pattinson's role as the "To Catch a Predator" host turns the tables on its audience

  13. New York Post

    Chris Hansen rips Robert Pattinson’s ‘bizarre’ portrayal of journalist in ‘Primetime’ in brutal review (opens New York Post)

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    “It was so bizarre and so in-and-out of reality,” the journalist said on his “Have A Seat With Chris Hansen” podcast Friday.

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