Chris Hansen Criticizes Robert Pattinson Film Primetime as Over the Top Chris Hansen criticizes Robert Pattinson's film Primetime as over the top and a hit piece, saying it portrayed him as an aloof father and used his name without consent. Chris Hansen, the former host of To Catch a Predator, has criticized the Robert Pattinson movie Primetime, calling it over the top. In a podcast episode of Have a Seat with Fox News host Jesse Watters, Hansen shared his reaction. He said the film was so far over the top that it was hard to understand what the filmmakers were trying to do. Hansen Criticizes Primetime as Hit PieceHansen said the movie was a hit piece on him and the series, which he found weird because all they do is expose bad human beings who try to hurt children. He added that it was an insult to the thousands of men and women who go out every day to do the same work he did in Takedown and To Catch a Predator.He also revealed that A24 made the movie without his consult and consideration, and they used his name, image, and likeness. He called Primetime pure fiction, with some reality mixed in here and there. At the end of the day, he was not blown away by it either way.Film Details and Cast of PrimetimePrimetime is a psychological crime thriller directed by Lance Oppenheim. The ensemble cast includes Robert Pattinson as Hansen, along with Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, Phoebe Bridgers, Jessica Hecht, Jonathan Lipnicki, Tony Revolori, and more.Since its release last week, the movie has received mostly favorable reviews from critics and fans. Currently, it holds an 87% Tomatometer score and an 80% Popcornmeter score on Rotten Tomatoes.Robert Pattinson has another hit on his hands. A24's Primetime pulled in a strong $19.2 million from 2,863 North American theaters.Background of Chris Hansen and His ReactionChris Hansen is known for hosting the reality TV series To Catch a Predator, where he confronted alleged predators. The movie Primetime features Pattinson as Hansen, a former reality TV series host. Hansen's criticism comes after the film's release and its box office success.Hansen took to social media to share his reaction to the Robert Pattinson movie about him. His latest jab at Primetime comes with a new movie, as the controversial TV host has dropped the trailer for another project.In the podcast, Hansen expressed his unfiltered review. He said he thought it was so far over the top that it was hard to come to grips with what they were trying to do. He then revealed the aspect he disliked the most: in all honesty, what bothered him most was that it portrayed him as an aloof, detached father to his sons.He also said that in a way it is a hit piece on him and the series, which is weird because all they do is expose bad human beings who try to hurt children. So, in that respect, it is sort of an insult to the thousands of men and women who go out every day to do the same thing that he tries to do in Takedown and did in To Catch a Predator.Additionally, Hansen revealed that A24 made the movie without his consult and consideration, and they use his name, image, and likeness. He called Primetime pure fiction. They mix in some reality here and there. At the end of the day, he was not blown away by it either way.The psychological crime thriller is helmed by Lance Oppenheim. Its ensemble cast also includes Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, Phoebe Bridgers, Jessica Hecht, Jonathan Lipnicki, Tony Revolori, and more. Since its release last week, the movie has received mostly favorable reviews from critics and fans. Currently, it holds an 87% Tomatometer score and an 80% Popcornmeter score on Rotten Tomatoes.Chris Hansen's reaction to Primetime has sparked discussions online, with many weighing in on the film's portrayal of him. The movie's success at the box office and with critics contrasts with Hansen's negative view. As of now, neither A24 nor Robert Pattinson has responded to Hansen's comments.