Only and The Education of Charlie Banks

First up is the Canadian film Only. Premiering in Toronto last night, Only is an independnt movie on a shoestring budget with a close-knit crew. The story revolves around one day in Parry Sound when two young kids meet and wander for the duration of the day. First off, the look of the film turned out pretty well considering the lack of funds, especially apparent in the exterior shots. Like most Canadian films it's a gem, but nothing ground breaking. I'd still give it a chance though if you're flipping through the newspaper wondering what to see, since you'll probably never get the chance again. 3.5/5

The Education of Charlie Banks is the second film from Fred Durst. Yes, Fred Durst. People keep trying to tell me he's a smart guy, but I just can't get the image as him in Limp Bizkit out of my head. The film is no Longshots, that's for sure. The movie though raw and engaging, especially because of the acting ability of Jesse Eisenberg and Jason Ritter, plays like Durst read "Film Directing For Dummies". All the shots are basic and absolutely nothing is new. I did enjoy Charlie Banks, but mostly because of the interplay between the two lead characters. 3.5/5