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54 out of 100

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7.1 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 56 Ratings

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  • Starring: Anton Yelchin, Hope Davis, Robert Downey Jr.
  • Summary: Charlie Bartlett, a wealthy, intelligent 17-year-old, has been kicked out of nearly every boarding school in town and is now enrolled in the local public high school, headed by the reluctant Principal Gardner. Initially struggling to find a place in the new school, Charlie eventually establishes himself as the supportive listener who dispenses well-needed advice, and the occasional prescription, to mixed-up teens. As intuitive Charlie befriends and emotionally influences nearly every student at Western Summit High, the entire school begins to transform into a very different place. (Kimmel International)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 25
  3. Negative: 3 out of 25
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Kirk Honeycutt
    80
    Yelchin delivers one of those performances that pop eyes... It's a breakthrough role.
  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: Sam Toy
    60
    After a strong start, the story ceases to challenge itself and its characters, offering easy options and a Prozac-soft finish.
  3. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Desson Thomson
    30
    The movie feels forced, cliched and derivative.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 3 out of 20
  1. JayH.
    6
    Offbeat with a fairly original approach. More than one scene reminded my of Harold and Maude. Good use of music, nice score. Appealing film with effective performances.… Expand
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  2. PatP
    5
    In my opinion, this is another case of a deceptively well made movie trailer. I went in expecting something fresh and different, but wound up experiencing an occasionally entertaining, but heavily flawed movie. It continually reminded the audience that it was similar but inferior to Wes Anderson's classic Rushmore. There were some very funny scenes sprinkled throughout, and the overall premise and several of the characters were pretty strong. Unfortunately most of these strengths are overshadowed by the glaring flaws, including: some very illogical scenes that shatter the suspension of disbelief, the predictable plot, and personally I was quite annoyed by the numerous "high schoolers" that appeared to be closer to baby boomers than teenagers. Overall, this movie does not really deliver on its promise, or on the quirky fun shown in the trailer, and ended up disappointingly mediocre.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. RyanM.
    3
    Ughh!! Unbearable!! So poorly acted. Lame, predictable, overbearing, egotistical character. Nothing real about the character or plot. Nothing felt sincere. Add in a horrible actor, and this movie was a huge disappointment. Was looking for witty, original, quirky and real. Everything seemed borrowed and quite the opposite of anything genuine.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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