Pattinson: 'New Moon critics annoyed me'

Robert Pattinson has suggested that New Moon was harshly treated by movie critics.

The actor told Parade that some writers may have been reacting to the hype around the Twilight series in their reviews.

Pattinson said: "I didn't like the way New Moon was treated by the critics. I think it was reviewed in the context of just being a big franchise movie.

"When something is so hyped, inevitably, there is a backlash against it. I think Chris Weitz is an amazing director. I really enjoyed the film. So the naysayers kind of annoyed me."

Of his status as an overnight success, Pattinson added: "I think you really cause yourself a lot of problems if you start fighting against it. There's nothing you can do. I mean, there's no mysticism to it.

"People recognise you and they want to talk to you, or want to see you. My trick is not to see them as a crowd. If you break down every crowd into individuals, then it's more manageable.

"It's just when you start seeing these huge masses of people screaming at you that you start going crazy. So I try to focus on a few faces and not the mass."