7/10
Amusing, but nothing more.
2 August 2010
Charlie St. Cloud(Zac Efron) lives a pretty simple life as a gardener for a cemetery. Quiet does not talk to many people, Charlie has not been the same, 5 years ago Charlie barely survived a car crash, but his 11 year old brother Sam(Charlie Tahan) didn't make it. Charlie becomes overwhembled with sadness and guilt. But something else has come over Charlie, coming out of that crash, he gains the ability to see the spirit of Sam. And for five years it seems to go well. Until Charlie meets Tess(Amanda Crew), and they seem to be very attracted to each other. Now Charlie has to chose, with love for Tess, or continuing to see the spirit of Sam?

A well blend of drama and supernatural. Zac Efron gives a pretty effective performance, so does Charlie Tahan, and they have great scenes together. But his realiontship with Crew felt too forced. They didn't grow enough too keep our interest, it leaves us confused where it's going. The film stumbles for the most part, but it was amusing for the other part.
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