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Charlie Bartlett (2007) 7.0
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Metascore: 54/100
Reviews: 113 user | 145 critic | 25 from Metacritic.com A rich kid becomes the self-appointed psychiatrist to the student body of his new high school. Director:Jon PollWriter:Gustin Nash |
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Cast
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| Anton Yelchin | ... | ||
| Robert Downey Jr. | ... | ||
| Hope Davis | ... | ||
| Kat Dennings | ... | ||
| Tyler Hilton | ... | ||
| Mark Rendall | ... | ||
| Dylan Taylor | ... | ||
| Megan Park | ... | ||
| Jake Epstein | ... | ||
| Jonathan Malen | ... | ||
| Derek McGrath | ... | ||
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Stephen Young | ... | |
| Ishan Davé | ... | ||
| David Brown | ... | ||
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Eric Fink | ... | |
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Although cheerful, friendly, intelligent, well-dressed, authentic and wealthy, Charlie Bartlett has problems. With his father gone and his mother loopy and clueless, he's been expelled from every private school for his victimless crimes. Now he's in a public school getting punched out daily by the school thug. He ever longs to be popular - the go-to guy - and the true crux of his troubles is that he invariably finds the means to this end, whatever that might be. At Western Summit High, he makes peace with his tormentor by going into business with him - listening to kids' problems and selling them prescription drugs. Charlie's a hit, but attraction to Susan (daughter of the school's laissez-faire principal), new security cameras on campus, a student's overdose, and Charlie's open world view all converge to get him in serious trouble. Can this self-made physician possibly heal himself and just be a kid? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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When Charlie Bartlett listens everyone talks. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language, drug content and brief nudity | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
22 February 2008 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Charlie Bartlett - Psicanálise Para Todos See more »Box Office
Budget:
$12,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£97,181 (UK) (16 May 2008)Gross:
£97,181 (UK) (16 May 2008)Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Charlie Bartlett: Thank You. Thank you very much. Thank you. How you all doing tonight. It's great to see all of you here. My name is Charlie Bartlett.
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Written and Performed by Michael Licari
Courtesy of Universal music production library
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Trivia
In the last scene the psychiatrists name is P. Sarossy, same as the cinematographer of this movie, Paul Sarossy. See more »Goofs
The sign on the door for the boys restroom periodically changes from reading "BOYS RESTROOM" to "BOYS WASHROOM" because in Canada, where the film was shot, they use the word "washroom" instead of "restroom". See more »Quotes
[first lines]Charlie Bartlett: Thank You. Thank you very much. Thank you. How you all doing tonight. It's great to see all of you here. My name is Charlie Bartlett.
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Crazy Credits
When the title appears in the opening credits, the pharmaceutical Rx symbol is substituted for the "r" in Bartlett. See more »Soundtracks
"Nice Vibes"Written and Performed by Michael Licari
Courtesy of Universal music production library
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I began watching this thinking "I'm about 30 years too old to appreciate this" because it seemed to be pitched at a teenage audience, but after a while I was taken by the unfolding events and drawn in to the believable human story underneath it all. The great performances of Robert Downey Jr and Anton Yelchin convinced me that the Principal of a school and a troubled student could end up helping each other and overcome the predictable high school conventions. It was surprising and satisfying, and the outcomes for many of the characters were positive in a not-unbelievable way. I understand why some people would see the likeness to Rushmore, but for me that was a uniquely brilliant Wes Anderson creation that can't be touched by films with apparently similar plots. Charlie Bartlett is worth seeing for its own sake and it is a rewarding experience. Anyone who has been a teenager should appreciate it and fans of Robert Downey Jr will also get the bonus of his character opening up about a history of drug abuse that seems to come from the heart of this wonderful actor.