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  • 2009
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  • Anchor Bay Entertainment
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  • 2009
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  • Anchor Bay Entertainment
  • 1 h 40 m

Summary Charlie Bank's sheltered world at his Ivy League campus is shaken when Mick, an old acquaintance with a violent past, unexpectedly shows up at his dorm room. Intrigued by Charlie's privileged lifestyle, the charismatic Mick quickly wins over Charlie’s friends and his crush, Mary as he seamlessly integrates himself into Charlie’s life. Un...

Directed By: Fred Durst

Written By: Peter Elkoff

  • 2009
  • R
  • Anchor Bay Entertainment
  • 1 h 40 m
  • 2009
  • R
  • Anchor Bay Entertainment
  • 1 h 40 m
The Education of Charlie Banks
Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 9 Critic Reviews
50
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 5 User Ratings
6.6
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Summary Charlie Bank's sheltered world at his Ivy League campus is shaken when Mick, an old acquaintance with a violent past, unexpectedly shows up at his dorm room. Intrigued by Charlie's privileged lifestyle, the charismatic Mick quickly wins over Charlie’s friends and his crush, Mary as he seamlessly integrates himself into Charlie’s life. Un...

Directed By: Fred Durst

Written By: Peter Elkoff

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Mixed or Average Based on 9 Critic Reviews
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22% Positive
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78% Mixed
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70
Although the impressively acted ensemble piece occasionally gets tripped up by Peter Elkoff's overtly literate script, it travels in some unexpected, thoughtful directions.
By Michael Rechtshaffen FULL REVIEW
67
Ritter, who's like the young Ethan Hawke on a bender of violence, is an actor to watch.
By Owen Gleiberman FULL REVIEW
60
Probes class consciousness with rather more sensitivity than originality.
By Jeannette Catsoulis FULL REVIEW
50
What doesn't work so persuasively is Elkoff's script, particularly the overuse of voice-over.
By Liam Lacey FULL REVIEW
50
There's enough sweetness, and enough just-under-the-surface intelligence, in The Education of Charlie Banks to suggest that Durst may have a future as a filmmaker.
By Stephanie Zacharek FULL REVIEW
40
Another nicely understated performance from Jesse Eisenberg anchors this shambling drama.
By Joe Neumaier FULL REVIEW
40
Durst and Elkoff deliver a nuanced scenario of class assimilation and resentment, then flub the ending.
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Production Company Charlie Banks, Myriad Pictures, Straight Up Films, Strongheart Pictures, The Collective Studios
Release Date Mar 27, 2009
Duration 1 h 40 m
Rating R
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Awards

Tribeca Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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