The Doctor Is In

Before I begin this next review I want to make note of a tv show that I just watched. It's called "Neverwhere". It's based off of Neil Gaiman's book. It was a lot of fun to watch. If you're into sci-fi British television... check it out. :o) Neil is the best!
Moving on...


Teenage psychiatrist?
Charlie Bartlett thinks he is in this next review.

Brief Summary:

Wealthy teenager Charlie Bartlett is failing miserably at fitting in at a new public high school run by the world-weary Principal Gardner. As he begins to better understand the social hierarchy, Charlie's honest charm and likability positions him as the resident "psychiatrist" dishing out advice, and the occasional prescription with his partner and fellow student, Murphy Bivens, to other students in need. Along the way, he decides to take some of his own advice, find romance, and learn to accept who he is, thus wielding a witty dark comedy about the angst-filled years before college. (Taken from imdb.com)

Random Quote: "I'll see you in the sequel, bitch!"

My Review:

This movie looked like a lot of fun from the previews. The actor who played Charlie was also in Alpha Dog (check it out if you haven't). He did a good job acting in both of these movies. I must admit though, that the movie was not what it seemed it would be. It was one of those movies that they use all the funny lines in the previews and you've got nothing left to laugh at during the movie.
It was kind of interesting to see Robert Downey Jr. play an alcoholic in the film.
The movie seemed like a teenage angst film. If that's what you're looking for, then this is the one for you. If not, I'd say, "Skip it." There's better stuff out there to waste your time on.

2 1/2 stars out of 5