Review of Charlie Bartlett (2008) by Helen C — 22 May 2009

I loved it - Anton Yelchin was great. More of RDJ would have been even better.

This review of Charlie Bartlett (2008) was written by Helen C on 22 May 2009.

Charlie Bartlett has generally received positive reviews.

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