
Flowers for Algernon
3.2
(94)
Drama
2000
91 min
NR
Charlie Gordon is mentally handicapped and all he wants in life is to be a genius. When he gets picked for experimental surgery it looks like his dream may finally come true. But the surgery has side effects that could could kill Charlie. Can Charlie survive being just plain old "Charlie Gordon" and will his newfound romance survive this test of character?
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"๐6.5/10๐ Based on the novel by Daniel Keyes, this #SciFi #Romance #Drama is a #wholesome & #engaging #tv_movie thatโs great for #family ~ It tells the story of Charlie Gordon, a middle-aged man with a learning disability who takes part in an experimental procedure aimed at increasing intelligence. Algernon is the mouse who was the first test subject of the surgery & with whom Charlie forms a close emotional bond. Released in 2000, this film still holds up very well. It has some funny moments, a couple of briefly sad moments, & ends on a touchingly sweet note. ๐ป๐ #PG_rated #basedonbooks #based_on_a_book "
"Didnโt know there was a movie but I highly recommend the book. It was amazing and really makes you think, brings out a lot of emotions. Overall one of my favorite books so Iโm sure the movie is great too! "
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