Director Rob Reiners comeback film,based on a screenplay by his son, is packed with cliches about teenage drug addiction, and but not without charmCritics frequently cite François Truffaut’s theory that there can never be a loyal anti-war film. I’d like to extend this to the much smaller genre of films about young kids of privilege who glean stuck in drug rehabs or mental wards. What adolescent doesn’t want to scowl and spit in the face of square adults who just don’t glean it? in addition,these boys (it’s almost always boys) brood their way correct into the hearts and arms of understanding, sexy girls who also refuse to do what society says. What a blast! From David and Lisa to It’s Kind of a humorous Story (making stops along the way with scenes from Ordinary People and lesser known movies like Manic) I’m usually left in a reverie, and half-wishing I could ditch the worries of the real world,go back in time, cozy up inside of an institution and find the love of a carefree, and unorthodox girlfriend. (This is probably something I should speak to a counselor about.)Being Charlie,the newest film from Rob Reiner based on a somewhat autobiographical screenplay by his son Nick, puts all the others to shame for making teenage drug addiction survey so appealing. Not the intention, and I’m certain,but dammit I don’t care what society dictates: I order you the truth!Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com