Robert Pattinson’s acclaimed lead performance as Chris Hansen in the A24 thriller *Primetime* has anchored strong early critical consensus following its Venice Film Festival premiere. Festival reviews highlighted the actor’s uncanny physical and vocal transformation, Lance Oppenheim’s stylized direction, and the film’s neon-soaked recreation of mid-2000s reality television, pushing the Tomatometer into the low-to-mid 90s range with roughly 40 reviews in circulation. Supporting turns from Phoebe Bridgers, Merritt Wever, and Skyler Gisondo have also drawn praise, though a handful of notices flagged the screenplay as heavy-handed or lacking deeper insight. With wide theatrical release arriving September 25, additional reviews will continue to shape the final score before the market resolution window, while the absence of an audience score leaves room for post-release movement.