Robert Pattinson’s Reveals His Guilty Pleasure Comedy Everyone Hates: “I Actually Pissed My Pants”

Robert Pattinson has revealed an unexpected favorite in his film list: the 2001 comedy Corky Romano.

Speaking with Rotten Tomatoes about his five favorite movies, Pattinson mentioned classics like One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and The Exorcist, but also singled out the often-derided mafia comedy starring Chris Kattan.

“I love that film,” Pattinson said. “Literally, that’s one of the only films I’ve pissed my pants at. Like, I actually pissed my pants. The first time I was in L.A. I was watching it on TV. The scene where he’s on coke… was literally the only thing that they advertised, it was like the only point of the whole movie! I love that character.”

“I love how Chris Kattan just stripped his whole career in one movie. The only guy off Saturday Night Live who just messed it up! It’s like, what happened? The only guy. That’s why I think it’s so great.” He said.

Corky Romano is a mafia comedy that follows a veterinarian, played by Kattan, who is forced by his mobster family to infiltrate the FBI to destroy evidence that could incriminate his father, a crime boss played by Peter Falk.

The film also stars Fred Ward, Vinessa Shaw, Chris Penn, and Peter Berg. It was produced by Robert Simonds, directed by Rob Pritts, and written by David Garrett and Jason Ward. The film hit theaters on October 12, 2001.

Critics, however, were not impressed. On Rotten Tomatoes, Corky Romano holds a 7% rating, with many saying the jokes were tired and the slapstick forced. Metacritic gave it a score of 20 out of 100, indicating generally unfavorable reviews.

James Berardinelli gave the movie half a star, calling it a waste of time, while Roger Ebert also rated it half a star and called it a desperately unfunny gangster spoof. A few voices, like Miles Beller, praised the movie for showing genuine heart despite its flaws.

Despite the critical panning, Corky Romano was commercially successful. The movie earned $24.4 million domestically, more than doubling its $11 million budget. It was later released on VHS and DVD on May 14, 2002.

Pattinson’s unexpected admiration shows that even movies panned by critics can hold a special place for audiences and actors alike. His enthusiasm highlights how humor is subjective and that sometimes the most ridiculous films leave the biggest impression.

Personally, I find it fascinating that an actor like Pattinson, known for serious roles, openly celebrates a movie widely regarded as bad. It’s a reminder that comedy can be hit-or-miss and that even “terrible” films can bring pure joy. What do you think about his love for Corky Romano? Share your thoughts in the comments.