Charlie Bartlett is the story of bight, charismatic 17 year old Charlie Bartlett (Anton Yelchin) who yearns for popularity since that's what high school is all about (no really, it is!). In his attempts to gain the respect and love of his high school's student body, Charlie becomes the self-appointed shrink of the school and soon everyone is popping pills like candy. Principal Nathan Gardner (Robert Downey Jr.) is almost immediately a bit nervous about Charlie, but his distrust soon turns into a strong dislike when Charlie starts dating his daughter Susan (Kat Dennings). With his boss breathing down his back and Charlie's popularity booming, Principal Gardner is going to have to make a decision.
Anton Yelchin has always been one of my favorite up-and-comers, and he shines here as the kind-hearted if not a bit mischievous Charlie. I don't know what else to say about Yelchin here except that he did a superb job (as always) and that his character was well developed, super likeable and three dimensional. Robert Downey Jr. is great as always as principal Nathan Gardner, who is torn down the middle about Charlie. He sees that Charlie is trying to do the right thing, but Charlie is undermining his authority and not to mention he's getting a little too close to comfort to his daughter, Susan. Kat Dennings is hot as Susan, Charlie's love interest and Principal Nathan's daughter. She is also well built and three dimension (like every other lead character here). Dennings does a great job, and I could ogle her tits all day, even when they are fully clothed.
Charlie Bartlett is a great, clever, and endearing coming of age tale that has some cool pearls of wisdom hidden within. Every actor here does a fantastic job, and it's always fun to see Yelchin and RDJ go toe-to-toe. Charlie Bartlett is a film made for the ADHD Generation, and as such it succeeds with style, wit, and humor.
4.5 Stars
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