Einfach Charlie

There is a lot to like in this spunky English film about the T in LGBT. And while there are all of the tropes you've seen so many times, there is enough that is different that keeps the movie from sinking.

A majority of the acting is ho-hum, but the actor who plays Charlie does break out quite a bit. Also fascinating is their best mate.

The main thing this film has is a whole range of reactions to the realities of What Charlie is declaring to the world. That's invaluable because viewers can pick out who they see themselves as and also why they may ought to become someone else.

This movie I presume gets an R rating for language and that's a shame considering the audience who needs to see it. Teens.

I didn't know what to expect from this but I found it to be a very sensitive, well-told story. The film is keen on small little details and it's very concerned with exploring the perceptions and reactions of the people around you throughout an experience like this. There is one very manipulative, cheap shot at the end (you'll see it when you get to it) that served no purpose and put a bitter taste in my mouth, but aside from that careless and shockingly contrived scene the rest of the film is very good.

What this film may lack in budget it certainly makes up for in heart. Superb acting from everyone involved, especially from the actor playing Charlie.

The movie starts during a period that is sensitive to all transgender children and captures Charlie's troubles with her changing body and restricting choices very well. Charlie is unique for a transgender girl in a movie in that she still likes to do "boyish" things.

It is a must see for most people since it provides much needed education in this matter.

This is one of those movies that I saw on streaming without ever having heard of it. I am so glad I watched it. The story is believable and I found the acting superb. This certainly deserves a higher rating than its current 6.9: please don't tell me people rate this movie so low because of transphobia.

Knowing a transgender person myself, I think the feelings portrayed in this movie are absolutely realistic. As are some of the shocking (and fortunately sometimes heartwarming) reactions by people. Oh how I wish every child and every parent saw this movie.

The story is really good. It convincingly tells the psychological journey of Charlie and family. The struggles, pain and love are all so beautifully portrayed. I was very touched by the film. I loved it.