acho que a melhor coisa que Charly entrega, além da boa atuação de Cliff Robertson, é a cena em que o próprio Charly parece perseguir a si mesmo num lugar que lembra um labirinto de rato. É uma sequência simples, mas extremamente criativa.

acho que a melhor coisa que Charly entrega, além da boa atuação de Cliff Robertson, é a cena em que o próprio Charly parece perseguir a si mesmo num lugar que lembra um labirinto de rato. É uma sequência simples, mas extremamente criativa.

I admit that I am harsher on movies based on books I've already read, but even separating 'Charly' from its book counterparts, it's hard for me to connect to this movie.

Many of the complex themes present in the book, from its explorations of the ethics of scientific studies, the awful treatment of mentally handicapped people in society, and Charlie's need to prove himself to the world, are severely toned down.

There are things that I liked about this movie. Cliff Robertson was good as Charlie, and I can see why he won an Oscar for his performance. His portrayal as the mentally handicapped version of Charlie could have been terribly dated, but it shockingly wasn't. It still displays its thought-provoking nature, and the overall production value, compositions, and editing were quite beautiful.

Unfortunately, removing or distilling many key aspects from the novel doesn't do this movie any favors. Those diary entries are so integral to Charlie's growth, and while you sense that growth visually, much of it feels glossed over. The structure of this movie and the extended focus on Charlie and Alice's relationship hardly leaves any room for Charlie's detachment from those around him, and ultimately makes the part when he finally questions the doctors less potent.

The ingredients were there for a solid movie, but they focused on the wrong things, leaving out the most important part of Charlie's character, and restructured everything to again have less of an emotional impact. I'm curious how the 2000 film stacks up against this, and while this movie isn't terrible, I was very disappointed.

I admit that I am harsher on movies based on books I've already read, but even separating 'Charly' from its book counterparts, it's hard for me to connect to this movie.

Many of the complex themes present in the book, from its explorations of the ethics of scientific studies, the awful treatment of mentally handicapped people in society, and Charlie's need to prove himself to the world, are severely toned down.

There are things that I liked about this movie. Cliff Robertson was good as Charlie, and I can see why he won an Oscar for his performance. His portrayal as the mentally handicapped version of Charlie could have been terribly dated, but it shockingly wasn't. It still displays its thought-provoking nature, and the overall production value, compositions, and editing were quite beautiful.

Unfortunately, removing or distilling many key aspects from the novel doesn't do this movie any favors. Those diary entries are so integral to Charlie's growth, and while you sense that growth visually, much of it feels glossed over. The structure of this movie and the extended focus on Charlie and Alice's relationship hardly leaves any room for Charlie's detachment from those around him, and ultimately makes the part when he finally questions the doctors less potent.

The ingredients were there for a solid movie, but they focused on the wrong things, leaving out the most important part of Charlie's character, and restructured everything to again have less of an emotional impact. I'm curious how the 2000 film stacks up against this, and while this movie isn't terrible, I was very disappointed.

charlie is splendid

charlie is splendid

first half wasn't too enjoyable but the last 30 mins. were crazy good. there were parts of the movie where it would get sooper experimenTal outta nowhere n that was interesting. casting was good, soundtrack was not

first half wasn't too enjoyable but the last 30 mins. were crazy good. there were parts of the movie where it would get sooper experimenTal outta nowhere n that was interesting. casting was good, soundtrack was not