The Education of Charlie Banks (2007)

User Rating:

7.0/10   

Director:

Fred Durst

Writer:

Peter Elkoff (writer)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

College student Charlie Banks has to face old problems when the bully he had an unpleasant encounter with back in high school shows up on his campus.

Plot Keywords:

College Student | Coming Of Age | Greenwich Village New York | Cultural Difference | Violence

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Jesse Eisenberg	...	Charlie
Jason Ritter	...	Mick
Eva Amurri	...	Mary
Chris Marquette	...	Danny
Sebastian Stan	...	Leo
Gloria Votsis	...	Nia
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Danny A. Abeckaser	...	Arresting Officer
Dennis Boutsikaris	...	Mr. Banks
Miles Chandler	...	Young Mick
Sam Daly	...	Owen
William DeCoff	...	Airport Valet
Amanda Donaghey	...	Glee Club Member
Alex Guarino	...	Buzzy Tim
Steven Hinkle	...	Young Charlie
Gabe Karon	...	Terry
Olivia Keister	...	Michelle
Cain Kerner	...	Young Danny
Nicholas Leiter Mele	...	Screaming Kid
Charles Parnell	...	Asst. DA Worsheck
Patrick Pitu	...	Suicide Witness
Todd Poudrier	...	Pilot
Josh Richman	...	Professor Gersten
Vincent James Russo	...	1970's Rocker
Jeremy Schwartz	...	Bartender
Gabby Sherba	...	Gabby
James Zimmerman	...	Tim

MPAA:

Rated R for pervasive language, some violence, sexual content, and drug and alcohol use.

Runtime:

USA:100 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:R | Singapore:M18

Filming Locations:

Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Company:

Charlie Banks

Well worth your time...

I got to see this at a screening last week in LA. And I must say, this is a very thought-provoking, creative effort from first-time director Fred Durst. Set in the backdrop of the mid-80s, this is a well-written coming-of-age tale by a gifted young cast. Jesse Eisenberg, of the new flick Adventureland, brings a sense of wonderment and naivety to his role. Jason Ritter also shines as a questionable friend from the past, who may or may not have a more questionable past.

Fred Durst directs the film as a nostalgic throwback to a forgotten era. The script is top-notch and as noted, the acting is superb.

Definitely a must see. Especially for the curious, who have dismissed Mr. Durst as lead singer of the rap/metal band Limp Bizkit. Mr. Durst shows he has the chops to pull off a rather remarkable film.