Review of Charly (1968) by David Chute for L.A. Weekly — 30 Oct 1981
It simply takes faith for granted as a motivating factor, and thus pulls off the neat trick of never making us feel we’re being preached at -- Yet, as directed by first-timer Adam Anderegg, from Jack Weyland's 1980 novel, the movie is too amateurishly square to make the most of its own ironic implications.
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This review of Charly (1968) was written by David Chute and published by L.A. Weekly on 30 Oct 1981.
Charly has generally received positive reviews.
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