Review of Charlie Bartlett (2008) by Joanne L — 07 Sep 2010

All I've got to say is that I hated that this film made me hate Robert Downey Jr.'s character a little bit.

This review of Charlie Bartlett (2008) was written by Joanne L on 07 Sep 2010.

Charlie Bartlett has generally received positive reviews.

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