Charlie Bartlett, Anton Yelchin, Robert Downey Jr., Hope Davis
I would call this the 2008 version of Ferris Bueller's Day Off(1986), if Ferris actually went to school. Charlie Bartlett is a rich kid forced into public schools, after being expelled from just about every private school there is. His #1 goal is to be popular, and he accomplishes this by becoming the school bodies self appointed psychiatrist. He medicates, offers counseling, and makes a nice profit while putting a new spin on being drug dealer. You can' help but love this character, as he has problems of his own, and his journey though popularity helps him understand how he can help himself as he helps others. Worthwhile movie, lots of laughs, as long as you are not too sensitive to humor about mental illness. There are some flaws with the story line, and certain elements don't add up, but overall it is a funny Movie, and worth the rent.
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Robert Downey Jr. was funny addressing the assembly in the gym. I agree it being the new FBDOff
Hadn't heard of this movie but your review makes me want to watch it since FerrisB. is one of my alltime favorite movies. Thanks, Mom
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