Charly

Actor: Cliff Robertson , Claire Bloom , Lilia Skala , Leon Janney , Ruth White
Director: Ralph Nelson
ISBN: 0792862104
MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
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Editorial Review:

From the classic Daniel Keyes novel Flowers for Algernon comes this "moving" (Boxoffice) and unforgettable adaptation. Featuring an Academy AwardÂ(r)-winning* performance by Cliff Robertson and a "shrewd, talented" score (Variety) by Ravi Shankar, this timeless tearjerker is "definitely one to see" (Cue). When a mentally retarded man named Charly (Robertson) undergoes experimental brain surgery, he is miraculously freed from the prison of his own mind. As his IQ soars to genius proportions, Charly's eyes are opened to a world he's never truly seen. But when the effects of his operation inexplicably begin to fade, Charly must find a way to halt his regression before his own mind destroys his life, his newfound romance and the man he's become. *1968: Actor

Customer Reviews:

A Testimony to Hope, and to Human Cruelty

Charly, a mentally-handicapped man played by an actor in an Oscar-winning role, does his best to learn to write a few words. He takes a job as a janitor. But he is the butt of cruel jokes. His co-workers put yeast into his pail, and then laugh as he is surprised by the large glob. Later, they send him to a street corner in Boston to stand and wait for snow, and to report to them when it happens. The policeman asks him what he is doing standing there, and, after he tells them, they laugh.

There is hope, however. An operation can change him. He goes through with it. No longer is he docile as he was before. I will not spoil the ending by divulging further details.

2008-11-05

Charly

The movie did an excellent job in portraying the intense emotions of the characters, and the gradual increase and quick decrease in Charly's intelligence.

Although the movie was created in the 60s, it has a rather modern feel. I showed this video to my 8th graders after they had read a portion of the book in their anthology. These kids were engrossed in the movie adaptation. Afterwards, they were able to discuss a compare/contrast of the written vs video of the story, character development, ethics of human experimentation, value of human life no matter the intelligence, etc.

I highly suggest this movie. BTW: Cliff Robertson won an Oscar for his portrayal of Charly.

2008-10-21

A Great Movie

This is a wonderful story about a man with a low IQ who is turned into a genius and back again. Poignant and true to the original story.

2008-06-18

Charly

Excellent movie!!! Very good adaptation from book to movie. Cliff Robertson's role of Charly was convincing and very real. Very moving story. Well done.

2008-06-14

What is normal?

Charly starring Cliff Robertson is a good take on the classic book, Flowers for Algernon. Roberston is flawless as mentally handicapped Charly (he won an Oscar as well). The only problem I have with the movie is the slow moving camera, it feels dated and over-used. Important film so give this film a viewing soon.

2008-04-29

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