Charlie Bartlett
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54 out of 100

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7.1 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 63 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. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Ella Taylor
    60
    Like most wannabe heroes of the eager-to-please teen comedy, poor little rich boy Charlie Bartlett (Anton Yelchin) is too charming by half and not nearly quirky enough.
  3. 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.
  4. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Desson Thomson
    30
    The movie feels forced, cliched and derivative.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 21
  3. Negative: 3 out of 21
  1. docterdeath
    10
    If you ask me it reminds me of what Ferris Bueller would do if he while he was at school other than Chalie's huge house other than when it gets all bad in the middle and nearer the end.… Expand
  2. cameronmorewood
    8
    Anton Yelchin is phenomenal as Bartlet. Though the movie may not always be fantastic, his performance echoes Matthew Broderick's Bueller, and is a breakthrough role.… Expand
  3. 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
  4. Kayleighms
    3
    Like its confused teenaged hero (Anton Yelchin),

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