The Education of Charlie Banks
Anchor Bay Entertainment | Release Date: March 27, 2009 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
50
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Mixed or average reviews based on 9 Critic Reviews
Positive:
2
Mixed:
7
Negative:
0
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70
The Hollywood ReporterMichael Rechtshaffen
Although the impressively acted ensemble piece occasionally gets tripped up by Peter Elkoff's overtly literate script, it travels in some unexpected, thoughtful directions. Read full review
67
Entertainment WeeklyOwen Gleiberman
Ritter, who's like the young Ethan Hawke on a bender of violence, is an actor to watch. Read full review
60
The New York TimesJeannette Catsoulis
Probes class consciousness with rather more sensitivity than originality. Read full review
60
Film ThreatScott Mendelson
A film that succeeds at being good without really succeeding in being worthwhile. Read full review
50
Los Angeles TimesRobert Abele
Too often Durst's direction is overly earnest, heavy in long takes, atmosphere wise but scene foolish. Read full review
50
SalonStephanie Zacharek
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. Read full review
50
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Liam Lacey
What doesn't work so persuasively is Elkoff's script, particularly the overuse of voice-over. Read full review
40
Village VoiceVadim Rizov
Durst and Elkoff deliver a nuanced scenario of class assimilation and resentment, then flub the ending. Read full review
40
New York Daily NewsJoe Neumaier
Another nicely understated performance from Jesse Eisenberg anchors this shambling drama. Read full review
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