Flowers For Algernon (2000)

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Matthew Modine stars in this adaptation of the classic novel by Daniel Keyes. In the film, Modine plays Charlie Gordon, a gentle, simple man with an IQ of 68 who is the subject of an intelligence-enhancing experiment. This lowly janitor, who was the butt of many of his co-workers' jokes, is soon alienating his friends by quoting Shakespeare and reading Aramaic. Unfortunately, his heightened intelligence proves to be temporary and he soon slides back into being unintelligent. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi

Starring:: Matthew Modine, Kelli Williams, (more)

Director(s):: Jeff Bleckner

Format(s):: DVD
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Synopsis of Flowers For Algernon

Theatrical Feature Running Time:: 91 mins

Complete Cast of Flowers For Algernon

Matthew Modine - Charlie Gordon
Ron Rifkin - Dr. Jonah Strauss
Richard Chevolleau - Burt
Ken James - Mr.Donner
Cliff Saunders

Director(s):: Jeff Bleckner

Writer(s):: John Pielmeier

Producer(s):: Mark Winemaker

Categories:: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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	John and Helen L.

3 out of 4 people found this review helpful

Movie still doesn't cover everything in the book, but was worth watching. The book is WONDERFUL, everyone should read it to appreciate the mentally challenged people in our world. It is written well, by giving us great insight as to how we view the mentally challenged and how we SHOULD view them.

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	Richard C.

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There are some interesting questions here about what makes a person a human being and welcome member of society. When it becomes "meet the new boss, same as the old boss" when Charlie expands his intelligence, it's a telling fable.