Charlie Countryman2013
Charlie Countryman (2013)
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Critic Consensus: Shia LaBeouf clearly relishes his role in Charlie Countryman, but his efforts can't salvage the movie's shallow script and overstuffed direction.
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Cast
as Charlie Countryman
as Gabi Banyai
as Nigel
as Karl
as Katie
as Darko
as Luc
as Narrator
as Bill
as Ashley
as Victor Ibanescu
as Bela
as Felicity
as Taxi Driver
as Hostel Clerk
as Radu
as Counter Guy
as Older Cop
as Petru
as Paul
as Doctor
as Bosko
as Pedrag
as Cop #1
as Cop #2
as Helpful Passenger
as Airport Official #1
as Airport Official #2
as Waitress
as Bouncer
as Hospital Visitor
as Young Gabi
as Teenage Gabi
as Darko's Kid
as Kebab Man
as Cell Singer
as Gypsy Woman
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Critic Reviews for Charlie Countryman
All Critics (66) | Top Critics (26) | Fresh (18) | Rotten (48) | DVD (1)
As for Shia, he's wildly self-indulgent and narcissistic: all puppy eyes, emoting and angsting like there's no tomorrow. He just doesn't know when eneouf is eneouf.
The weird filmography of Shia LaBeouf, from Fury to Nymphomaniac via Transformers, continues with an ecstasy-fuelled excursion to eastern Europe in the bizarre The Necessary Death of Charlie Countryman.
This is a weird and self-indulgent affair that is easy to mock but that, just occasionally, captures the romantic feel of the equally pretentious but magical Leos Carax films of the late 1980s.
Shia LaBeouf continues his relentless campaign to prove himself the most tiresome person in the history of cinema, or showbusiness, or the universe.
There's quirky, and then there's straight-up annoying.
LaBeouf, who throws himself whole-heartedly into every role regardless of its worth, is a fearless and fascinating actor, and his sincerity holds the entire sleazy mess together.
Audience Reviews for Charlie Countryman
three stars
Super Reviewer
It may not be the most well made, but 'Charlie Countryman' is easily one of the coolest cinematic experiences I've had this year. LaBeouf alone makes the movie worth watching, but the kinetic direction from newcomer Fredrik Bond is welcome. Mads Mikkelsen is never a sore sight to see either, and his presence definitely heightens the film. The magical realism aspect blends well with the backdrop of the seedy underbelly of Bucharest. It may not be an entirely great story, but it is fantastically told. 'Charlie Countryman' is a breath of fresh air, a film for film's sake, during that time of the year where we are exposed to film for academy's sake.
Super Reviewer
The Necessary Death of Charlie Countryman. Great Film! What you are about to see is a crazy love story involuntarily intertwined with the criminal world. It's not about being a hero and conquering the love of your life when you are lost, it's just about following the emotions which bring you to life. The musical score will take you by the hand a lot, and it can be very good. You will feel the sense of loss as strongly as the leads in their own time. I liked the way, Shia played his character and I thought Evan Rachel Wood was great too. Of course the movie does have quite a few flaws too, but it is engaging and if you let yourself into it, you will be entertained. I'd recommend this movie to anyone who thinks of himself as a romantic person, and I'd definitely recommend it to all ladies. While traveling abroad, a guy falls for a Romanian beauty whose unreachable heart has its origins in her violent, charismatic ex.
Super Reviewer
Charlie Countryman Quotes
| Charlie Countryman: | Listen, i can't sit here, put me in a jump seat, put me in a bathroom, put me in the lavatory..... |
| Charlie Countryman: | Listen, i can't sit here, put me in a jump seat, put me in a bathroom, put me in the lavatory... |
| Gabi Banyai: | You think you love me |
| Gabi Banyai: | You think you love me. |