Much like its title character, Charlie Bartlett just doesn’t fit in with its peer group (teen movies and psychology dramedies). And both the character and movie go to show you that sometimes it’s good–in this case very good–not to fit in
– hollywood.com –

The acting in this film was solid, but the film didn’t know what it wanted to be. An opportunity was wasted and out of 10 I will give Charlie Bartlett a 5 just to get him out of high school
— the movieblog –

the film is often sincere, often earnest. It wants so badly to offer testimony to the possibility that a loser kid can turn his life around and have the whole world cheering for him. You’ll find yourself rooting for the filmmakers in spite of yourself, and, more to the point, in spite of the mistakes they’ve made
– sfgate –

The movie isn’t quite surreal enough for us to glance over these unrealistic flaws without pause, which is problematic for a movie that wants to be a smart comedy.
– cinematical.com –

Spending more time with Downey’s character would have benefited this movie no end
– baltimore sun —

Charlie Bartlett Movie Data Information

Starring :
Anton Yelchin (Previous movie : Alpha Dog)
Robert Downey Jr (Previous movies : The Shaggy Dog, A Scanner Darkly, Zodiac)
Hope Davis (Previous movies : The Nines, The Hoax)
Kat Dennings (Previous movies : The 40 Year-Old Virgin, Big Momma’s House 2)
Tyler Hilton (Previous movie : Walk the Line)
Film Director : Jon Poll
Theatrical Release Date : 22 February 2008
Run Time : 97 min
Movie Genre : Comedy
Cinematography : Paul Sarossy
Music Film by : Christophe Beck (Previous movies : Bring It On, Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties)
Movie Rating : R

Charlie Bartlett Movie Trailer

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