Water for Elephants
A; Drama
Dir: Francis Lawrence
Cast: Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, Christoph Waltz
**1/2

What's it about: There's clearly one reason why this film will get attention and it has something to do with a tall, lanky, pale-faced overrated actor named Robert Pattinson. Fortunately though he isn't battling werewolves or baring his fangs in this period romantic drama set against the backdrop of a circus.



Based on Sara Gruen's novel Water For Elephants incorporates all the elements that will accentuate Pattinson's appeal but also narrate a love story on the side. Jacob (Robert) is a veterinary student who falls in love with Marlena (Reese) the star attraction at the circus.
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But there's no fairy tale ending here as August (Waltz) her husband plays the truant. At the very heart of the film is a simple basic love story, but the setting and treatment makes it different.