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Education of Charlie Banks

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  • The Education of Charlie Banks is a 2009 film directed by Fred Durst. Charlie (Jesse Eisenberg), is an Ivy League student whose childhood nemisis, Mick (Jason Ritter) has come back into his life. Draw to Mick like a moth to a flame, Charlie knows he is trouble but seems to be fascinated by him.NY1: Movie Review (March 26, 2009)
  • Fast Facts

    1. U.S. release date: March 27, 2009
    2. Director: Fred Durst, the frontman for the musical group, Limp Bizkit
    3. Writter: Peter Elkoff
    4. Produced by Marisa Polvino
    5. Distributed by Anchor Bay Entertainment
    6. Jason Ritter is the son of the late actor, John RitterLA Times: The Son of Late Actor John Ritter Tackles the Role of a Bully (March 26, 2009)
    7. Running time: 100 minutes
    8. MPAA rating: R
  • Synopsis

    The Education of Charlie Banks is an independent film which is a cautionary tale about an unlikely relationship between Charlie, played by Jesse Eisenberg, and Mick, played by Jason Ritter. Charlie is a typical college student. His life is turned upside down by the arrival of Mick, a childhood acquaintance known for his violent and illegal tendencies. Against his will, Mick invades Charlie's social circle which starts a chain of events that threatens to bubble over into violence. Official Site: The Education of Charlie Banks
  • Review Quotes

    • "It's not hard to see what Durst --whose music wraps moralistic pleas in raucous metal-rap -- saw in screenwriter Peter Elkoff's story: the chance for a rocker in indie-flick waters to show a brute's sensitive side yet revel in his casual menace. And if the normally appealing Eisenberg seems stuck in jangly nerd gear, Durst effectively showcases in Ritter the anything's-possible elements roiling in Mick."—LA TimesLA Times: Review: The Education of Charlie Banks (March 27, 2009)
    • "At first glance The Education of Charlie Banks seems a nostalgic coming-of-age drama about facing fears and forming character. But if you narrow your eyes and tilt your head, you'll see quite a different story: a prickly examination of the sturdiness of class boundaries and the illusion of inclusion."—NY TimesNY Times: Movie Review The Education of Charlie Banks (March 27, 2009)

  • Cast

    • Jesse Eisenberg as Charlie
    • Eva Amurri as Mary
    • Jason Ritter as Mick
    • Chris Marquette as Danny
    • Sebastian Stan as Leo
    • Gloria Votsis as Nia
    • Dennis Boutsikaris as Mr. Banks
    • Steven Hinkle as Young Charlie
    • Miles Chandler as Young Mick
    • Cain Kerner as Young Danny
    • Danny A. Abeckaser as Arresting Officer
    • Sam Daly as Owen
    • Alex Guarino as Buzzy Tim
    • Amanda Donaghey as Glee Club Member
    • Olivia Keister as Michelle
    • Charles Parnell as Asst. DA Worsheck
    • Jeremy Schwartz as a Bartender
    • Gabby Sherba as Gabby
    • James Zimmerman as Tim
    • Nicholas Leiter Mele as a Screaming boy


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