In May 2014, two of Pattinson's film had their premieres at 2014 Cannes Film Festival.[91] First, Pattinson starred in David Michod's futuristic western The Rover,[92] alongside Guy Pearce and Scoot McNairy.[93][94] The film had its premiere out of competition at the festival.[95] For his performance of a naive simpleton member of the criminal gang, Pattinson received rave reviews. Scott Foundas of Variety said that "Pattinson who turns out to be the film's greatest surprise, sporting a convincing Southern accent and bringing an understated dignity to a role that might easily have been milked for cheap sentimental effects." He further added that "(it is) a career re-defining performance for Pattinson that reveals untold depths of sensitivity and feeling."[19] Todd McCarthy, writing for The Hollywood Reporter, wrote that "Pattinson delivers a performance that, despite the character’s own limitations, becomes more interesting as the film moves along."[96] Jessica Kiang in her review for The Playlist, noted that "(Pattinson) turns in a performance that manages to be more affecting than affected.