Charlie Countryman

Original title: The Necessary Death of Charlie Countryman

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6.3/10

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Shia LaBeouf and Evan Rachel Wood in Charlie Countryman (2013)

When his late mother appears in a vision and tells him to go to Bucharest, Charlie immediately boards a plane across the Atlantic. But when he meets a fellow passenger, Charlie finds himself with another promise to fulfill. Charlie does so Â– and falls head over heels in love with Gabi, a beautiful musician. However, a vicious gangster has already laid claim to Gabi, and has no intention of letting her go. Determined to protect her, Charlie enters into the hallucinatory, Romanian underworld filled with violence and, strangely enough, love.

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Comedy Drama Romance Thriller

While travelling abroad, a guy falls for a Romanian beauty whose unreachable heart has its origins in her violent, charismatic ex.While travelling abroad, a guy falls for a Romanian beauty whose unreachable heart has its origins in her violent, charismatic ex.While travelling abroad, a guy falls for a Romanian beauty whose unreachable heart has its origins in her violent, charismatic ex.

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IMDb RATING

6.3/10

30K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 2 nominations total

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Charlie Countryman

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Charlie Countryman: Charlie Meets Gabi

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Charlie Countryman: Viagra

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Charlie Countryman: The Chase

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Storyline

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Trivia
Shia LaBeouf (Charlie Countryman) actually ingested LSD to make the scene seem "more real".

Goofs
During Charlie's in flight conversation with the air stewardess following Victor's death, the passengers in the rows behind Charlie are awake in one shot, asleep in the next, and continue to alternate between the two until the scene ends.

Quotes
Gabi Ibanescu: Nigel was my husband.
Nigel: I beg your pardon, Gabi, did you say was? Honestly, fucking was? No, Charlie, not fucking was. Fucking is. Fucking meaning I currently fucking am 'til death do us fucking part.

Connections
Featured in The Necessary Death of Charlie Countryman: The Making of 'The Necessary Death of Charlie Countryman' (2014)

Soundtracks
Chaje Shukarije
Written by Esma Redzepova
Performed by Esma
Courtesy of Silva Screen Music
America & World Connection

User reviews103

Featured review

8/10

I never knew Bucharest could look this good:)

This movie really surprised me; I think this was one of , if not THE best Shia LaBeouf performance (looking forward for nymphomaniac).

The story is pretty simple and suffers from some plot holes but the movie strangely kept me glued to the sit wondering where Shia LeBeouf's journey of self discovering in the unknown city of Bucharest will get him.

The casting choice for the lead female role was a little odd, (i think it would've worked a little better with a more "traditional hot"-looking girl) Also noted should be the brilliant soundtrack of this movie (especially Moby's contribution). must listen: Moby -- After (Drumsound & Bassline Smith Remix) from the subway chase scene.

To sum up, this movie was a very nice surprise, the kind that keeps me watching and trying to discover the unappreciated beauty in the not-so-mainstream movies.

My Rating - 8/10