Charlie Says

Movie Ranked #1360 | 2019 - Biography, Crime, Drama
The tragic tale of an all-American girl who was transformed into a cold-blooded killer in the summer of 1969.Three young women were sentenced to death in the infamous Manson murder case, but when the death penalty was lifted, their sentence became life imprisonment. One young graduate student was sent in to teach them - and through her we witness their transformations as they face the reality of their horrific crimes.
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Best two reviews:
1) The Hollywood Reporter- As a portrait of bogus revolutionary rhetoric used to undermine and control women, it’s thoughtful and provocative. (Rating: 70) Read Full Review >
2) The A.V. Club- For as much as Charlie Says tries to reframe everything we know about the Manson Family, its characterization of the women remains shallow. (Rating: 67) Read Full Review >

Worst two reviews:
9) Screen International- Skimpy psychological insight, a clumsy structure and what turns out to be a miscast Smith all contribute towards what seems like a wasted opportunity. (Rating: 40) Read Full Review >
10) The Guardian- It has none of the brilliance and insight of Emma Cline’s 2016 novel The Girls, on roughly the same subject. (Rating: 40) Read Full Review >
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