Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Charlie St. Cloud


Forget everything you first think when you hear the name Zac Efron. Push all thoughts of him wearing black clothes and being filled with angst as he dances around and sings on a golf course in southern Utah. Don't even focus on how funny he genuinely was in "17 Again"


It seems the young actor is determined to be just that, an actor. Instead of just doing films that pander to the young teenage female crowd he has taken roles in things like "Me and Orson Welles" (which I have not seen yet, but from what I heard is really really good) and now this role in "Charlie St. Cloud" directed by "17 Again"s Burr Steers.


"Charlie St. Cloud" is about a young man who is completely overcome with grief from the death of his younger brother. Before his brothers death he promised to teach him everyday how to play baseball with him before he moves to college.


Since his brothers death however, he continues to go to the forest where he sees his younger brother, and he keeps his promise, he teaches him how to throw a fastball, curve-ball and everything about baseball. But soon Charlie meets a girl, and as he becomes closer to her the more he begins to lose his younger brother.


The whole movie looks great. It looks like it has great emotional value, along with great performances. Among the cast we have Kim Bassinger as the mother and Ray Liotta (though I'm not sure who he plays, and he isn't on the cast list on IMDB. But he is seen clearly in the trailers)


There is a lot of talent in this film, not to mention the younger brother is completely decked out in Red Sox attire (enough to make me see the film). If your a fan of dramatic, moving movies then this is for sure one you should check out and look forward to. Its due out October 15 of this year. But until then check out the trailer, its really good.


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