Although the impressively acted ensemble piece occasionally gets tripped up by Peter Elkoff's overtly literate script, it travels in some unexpected, thoughtful directions.
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Entertainment WeeklyOwen Gleiberman
Entertainment WeeklyOwen Gleiberman
Ritter, who's like the young Ethan Hawke on a bender of violence, is an actor to watch.
There's enough sweetness, and enough just-under-the-surface intelligence, in The Education of Charlie Banks to suggest that Durst may have a future as a filmmaker.
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The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Liam Lacey
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Liam Lacey
What doesn't work so persuasively is Elkoff's script, particularly the overuse of voice-over.
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Village Voice
Village Voice
Durst and Elkoff deliver a nuanced scenario of class assimilation and resentment, then flub the ending.
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New York Daily NewsJoe Neumaier
New York Daily NewsJoe Neumaier
Another nicely understated performance from Jesse Eisenberg anchors this shambling drama.