The film, called The Bad Mother's Handbook, tells the story of Karen Cooper and her daughter Charlotte and how they cope with an unexpected pregnancy. Charlotte, a straight A student who thrives despite her mother's irritability with all things life-related (including a wayward and despondent relationship with her own mother), gets pregnant by a boy in school who has a short attention span, whilst her mother - who dreams of Paris - expects nothing less from her than perfection and self-reflection.
Along comes Daniel Gale to Charlotte's rescue. A surprisingly confident and collected young man, Daniel is able to help Charlotte cope with her circumstances and serve as her rock during her times of trial.
Daniel is intelligent, subtle, and very likeable. Though a tad nerdy, he is still one that audiences are able to appreciate without end. To say the least, Pattinson's performance of this role is completely unforgettable.
Catherine Tate, who plays Karen in the film, does a phenomenal job of making the viewer both hate and sympathize with her all in one. Ready to strangle her on one end, and hoping that her wishes are fulfilled in the other, Tate does a brilliant job of bringing this role to life.
Holly Grainger, who plays Charlotte/Charlie in the picture, does an excellent job as well. Her performance makes it easy to forget, throughout the film, that she is indeed an actress.
However, as always, nothing tops Pattinson's performance. Somehow, once more, Pattinson is able to entrance his audience with a complete and smart performance that only goes to show why he is fast becoming one of this generation's most sought after actors.
The film is based on a novel by Kate Long (who also penned the screenplay for it), and it is directed by the clearly transcendent and talented Robin Shepperd.
The film is available in full below, but it is not recommended for audiences under the age of 13 as it contains some sexuality and light profanity. After you watch it, please let us know what you think by commenting below!
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