**Primetime**, the A24 psychological thriller starring Robert Pattinson as a fictionalized Chris Hansen in a story inspired by *To Catch a Predator*, premiered to strong critical acclaim at the Venice Film Festival on September 5. Early Tomatometer scores launched in the low-to-mid 90s and climbed as high as 100% in some tallies with roughly two dozen reviews, driven by widespread praise for Pattinson’s intense, uncanny lead performance and Lance Oppenheim’s stylish direction. A handful of mixed notices (including lower-starred pieces from outlets like The Guardian) have kept the aggregate from locking in at perfection, and the score remains subject to fluctuation ahead of the wide theatrical release on September 25. Traders are weighing the film’s festival momentum and A24 pedigree against the typical post-premiere review influx and historical precedent for scores settling once broader critical consensus forms.