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Charlie Bartlett Reviews

2007

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Wealthy teenager Charlie Bartlett (Anton Yelchin) is failing miserably at fitting in at a new public high school run by the world-weary Principal Gardner (Robert Downey Jr.). As he begins to better understand the social hierarchy, Charlie's honest charm and likability positions him as the resident "psychiatrist" dishing out .. Read more

Starring	Anton Yelchin, Robert Downey Jr., Hope Davis, Kat Dennings
Director	Jon Poll
Genres	Comedy, Drama

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- Turfed out of a prestigious fee-paying establishment for selling fake IDs, troubled teen Charlie Bartlett (Anton... read more on Time Out
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- - Trevor Johnston
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  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:21
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- - 19
  - 3
  Rich kid vs. high school, good effort!
  
  Saw this in the cinema, and although i was dissapointed to be one of only two people watching i certainly wasnt disappointed by the film!!!
  
  I can&#... read more »
  
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  - Shropshire
  - 21 May 2008 at 14:27
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- - 0
  - 0
  Hidden Gem
  
  What a brilliant film, got it by mistake but watched it anyway, my only disappointment was that it seemed to be over so quickly!
  
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- - Staffsvet
  - 1 review
  - 18 Dec 2011 at 23:22
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  Great Film, Enough Said
  
  Watched it and loved it, what a film . I've recommended it to everyone I know, If your reading this and not sure of wether to watch it or not, please give ... read more »
  
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- - Jake93efc
  - 5 reviews
  - Ormskirk
  - 02 May 2011 at 00:15
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  - 1
  Utter Drivel
  
  This is defiantly in the top 10 worst films of all time. Bad in every way. Acting- appalling, storyline- virtually none existent & the sound, look, casting... read more »
  
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- - BenMoorhouse
  - 18 reviews
  - Harrogate
  - 06 Jan 2011 at 21:01
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  - 1
  Made me laugh
  
  Wouldn't normally watch these, must have ordered by mistake, but glad I did its a good laugh reminds me a bit of Ferris Beuler
  
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  - mansfield uk
  - 19 Aug 2010 at 19:17
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  if you are the kind of person that is even considering renting this then you definitely should
  
  I find the if-you-like-___-you'll-like-this kind of review very helpful when selecting films so this is going to be one of those. If you enjoyed Igby Goes ... read more »
  
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- - Hippolyta
  - 6 reviews
  - London
  - 21 Jun 2010 at 14:07
- - 0
  - 0
  Bi-polar film
  
  I really don't know about this one. I look back and feel that I should have liked it, but for some reason it just felt a bit flat. Some moments were great, ... read more »
  
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- - Craggle
  - 12 reviews
  - London
  - 22 Apr 2010 at 03:25
- - 0
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  Refreshing and Fun
  
  Cool, quirky fresh male perspective film but accesible for girls! Think tamer Superbad, as intelligent Juno, John Hughes esq for the naughties. Very cool!
  
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  - suffolk
  - 12 Mar 2010 at 20:07
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  - 0
  an okay film!
  
  nothing special, a kind of mixed film, not sure the film knew what it wanted to be but it did have some nice messages at times. at times i loved the film, at ... read more »
  
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- - gingerspike
  - 261 reviews
  - Grimsby
  - 29 Nov 2009 at 23:59
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  - 0
  good film
  
  surprisingly a good film. wasn't expecting to like it but it turned out to be quite a feel good film. deffinately worth thinking about watching :)
  
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- - wayneshaw
  - 6 reviews
  - Manchester
  - 01 Nov 2009 at 12:43
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  Average / Quirky
  
  An enjoyable enough movie to watch once. Not boring, interesting enough etc.
  
  Not quite as good as the premise promises, and at times, absolutely ... read more »
  
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- - emmak
  - 77 reviews
  - Chelmsford
  - 09 Oct 2009 at 10:54
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- - 19
  - 3
  Rich kid vs. high school, good effort!
  
  Saw this in the cinema, and although i was dissapointed to be one of only two people watching i certainly wasnt disappointed by the film!!!
  
  I can&#... read more »
  
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- 567090
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  - Shropshire
  - 21 May 2008 at 14:27
- - 4
  - 1
  Anyone got some Charlie?
  
  I had a friend once who started dispensing glib advice and anti-depression drugs to his school 'chums' and got the ever loving cr*p kicked out of him on... read more »
  
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- - Nevvy
  - 27 reviews
  - Bromley
  - 18 Mar 2009 at 16:10
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  - 1
  if you are the kind of person that is even considering renting this then you definitely should
  
  I find the if-you-like-___-you'll-like-this kind of review very helpful when selecting films so this is going to be one of those. If you enjoyed Igby Goes ... read more »
  
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- - Hippolyta
  - 6 reviews
  - London
  - 21 Jun 2010 at 14:07
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  good
  
  what a surpriseing film it was very good,worth the watch and money.
  
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- - redgymshoes
  - 274 reviews
  - Boldon Colliery
  - 04 Mar 2009 at 09:26
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  Brings a warm smile
  
  A thoroughly enjoyable quirky comedy. The characters are endearing with all high school stereotypes on display but not in such a harsh way as they usually are. ... read more »
  
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- - Atwal
  - 8 reviews
  - Leicester
  - 31 Mar 2009 at 13:53
- - 0
  - 0
  Usless
  
  Just a stupid film, ok in parts but rather silly in others.
  
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  - Banbury England
  - 13 Apr 2009 at 16:19
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  Angst
  
  It was about parents dysfunctional lives and the angst of their offspring stemming from their upbringing and how one young strange young man makes a difference... read more »
  
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  - Saffron Walden
  - 16 May 2009 at 23:20
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  Very acceptable teen movie
  
  I got this out because I went to school with a Charlie Bartlett. Didn't look at the reviews and just shoved it into the DVD player.
  
  I'm glad... read more »
  
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- - Benhuczek
  - 143 reviews
  - London
  - 23 May 2009 at 17:04
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  Entertaining
  
  I found this an easy film to watch. It is basically about the importance of being yourself. Some good acting, although at times Robert Downey Junior looked lost... read more »
  
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  - Grimsby
  - 26 May 2009 at 16:00
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  - 0
  Charlie Bartlett
  
  Really enjoyed this. cross between 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off 'and 'Running With Scissors'.
  
  Anton Yelchin has a glittering future ... read more »
  
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- 763920
- - Vezzaroo
  - 1 review
  - London
  - 29 May 2009 at 12:44

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  Wealthy teenager Charlie Bartlett (Anton Yelchin) is failing miserably at fitting in at a new public high school run by the world-weary Principal Gardner (Robert Downey Jr.). As he begins to better understand the social hierarchy, Charlie's honest charm and likability positions him as the resident "...