Primetime (2026) movie review: Is Robert Pattinson's portrayal of Chris Hansen in A24's Primetime worth watching? On Santi Says, Santiago Franco and guest Deji break down Lance Oppenheim's provocative psychological thriller inspired by To Catch a Predator, from its unsettling opening and striking cinematography to its controversial portrayal of the TV host.

Santi gives Primetime an 8.5/10, while Deji rates it 9.5/10. They debate the movie's pacing and ambiguous ending, pick standout scenes and characters, and discuss Pattinson's performance, the film's horror-like atmosphere, A24's distinctive visual style, and Chris Hansen's response. Is the ending too abrupt? Does the movie go too far? And could Pattinson's performance be awards-worthy?

The conversation also touches on The Batman, Mickey 17, Marty Supreme, The Odyssey, Dune: Part Three, and the changing appeal of A24 movies.

In this episode:
• Primetime review and ratings (8.5/10 and 9.5/10)
• Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen: performance and character analysis
• Lance Oppenheim's direction, visuals, and A24 style
• Decoy Dan, supporting characters, and favorite scenes
• The controversial portrayal of To Catch a Predator
• Primetime's ambiguous ending and whether it works
• Who should watch Primetime, plus wider Robert Pattinson movie talk

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