Robert Pattinson, Johnny White, Mike Pearce

A young man having an existential crisis convinces a Canadian self-help guru to come to London and become his personal life coach.

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Unrated, 1 hr. 25 min.

Directed by: Oliver Irving

Release Date: January 18, 2008

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DVD Release Date: November 17, 2009

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  • August 30, 2009
    Completely unnecessary movie. The characters are unfamiliar, and it is impossible to sympathize with. The story is strange and it feels like it was written by someone who had recently inhaled an infinite amount of narcotics. The music was slaphappy, and everything about it just r...( read more)eeked of random film-making. For me it was like this Oliver Irving guy said, "let's just make a movie where everyone will do and say whatever comes to mind -it's unimportant what that is since we have Robert Pattinson as the lead and people will see and like this movie anyway." But Pattinson is excellent as the messed-up hurt-child and it makes me think -you know what?- he is a good actor. Funny how the movie where his acting sucks is actually the movie that made him famous.
  • February 18, 2009
    No, I will not even attempt to deny that Rob was the reason why I wanted to see this film. However, he's not the only reason why I loved it. The Rob we see in Twilight, disappears in the role of Art, the frustrated artist going through a quarter-life crisis. He tries to find some...( read more) connection to his family and reasons as to why his life is what it is. The movie is filled with small, sweet and awkward moments that make you laugh out loud. This is an ensemble film in which you leave feeling sympathetic towards all characters because Art is not the only one feeling disconnected. Favorite scene: when Art tries to hug his mother. It is funny, awkward and sad all at once.
  • November 25, 2009
    Just your average British quirky indie comedy, but I found myself really enjoying it. I laughed and sympathised with the characters all throughout the film. Pattinson plays awkward loser Art so well and makes him lovable at the same time. The movie itself is completely ridiculous...( read more) but the flaw of this film is its strongest feature.
  • November 18, 2009
    Quirky indie? Please. You never put Rob Pattinson in one of those, he ruins them!
  • November 18, 2009
    Really funny and unique. Robert Pattinson was great at playing a lovable loser, you can't help but feel for him. His priceless timing and delivery made the movie so much fun. The story is so bizarre, but dealt with in a very real way. It had a really nice feel to it and I loved t...( read more)he style.
  • November 15, 2009
    Rob Pattinson is amazing as the lovable and funny Art who has no idea where his life is going... Totally loved this movie!!
  • November 13, 2009
    Once again never seen it, but if Rob plays in it, it's bound to be good.
  • November 11, 2009
    I hate movies that are trying to be quirky just for the hell of it, like in this case.
    There's nothing to be seen in this movie. The story is just stupid, the characters are annoying, the acting is average, the music is ok, but that's about it.
    Robert Pattinson is Art, his life i...( read more)s a mess, he's out of his job, his girlfriend dumps him (good decision), his parents hate him, well, not hate, just don't care about him and his friends are just some unpleasant losers.
    So, Art got the blues, I understand that, but why does he act like a spoiled little brat ? His behavior just made me scratch my head, just doesn't make sense. He hires somekind of psychiatrist/author to "fix' him, he begins to follow him around. Yeah, sure..
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    Forgettable.
  • October 23, 2009
    Very interesting movie. Would recommend having a look.
    And not just because Robert Pattinson is in it.
  • October 1, 2009
    It was reported that this film is a dark comedy.. i guess it falls under that category.. I found this film to be very awkward. I felt myself covering my eyes cause I was embarrassed for Robert Pattinsons character Arthur. The fact that his parents have him so messed up and believ...( read more)ing there is something wrong with him that he goes as far as to hiring an therapist to come stay with him and to try and fix him.. I felt so bad for the guy.. His parents are awful.. I would dread my life as well if those were my parents.. Its got some funny moments.. Some odd characters.. Its a film worth watching..

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  • jessd821
    May 17, 2008
    The film hasn't been released yet, the cast & crew screening was just a few weeks ago. They are applying to film festivals around the world (their first showing was at Slamdance). Check out the films website http://www.howtobemovie.com/
    Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/How-To-Be/10916190030

    Express interest to your local independant theatres. It is a great film and you won't regret expressing an interest to help get it released!
  • kaihiwatari101
    May 5, 2008
    when does this movie come out? or is it already out?
  • prettydancergirl13
    May 3, 2008
    I just want to see this movie because it's got EDWARD CULLEN!!! or, CEDRIC DIGGORY!!!!!!!! or, Robert Pattinson.... I LOVE YOU ROBERT!

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