‘Charlie St. Cloud’
Death and grief: two unfathomable subjects that no one ever wants to encounter. But when the universe says otherwise, life must go on. But not for some. Adapted from Ben Sherwood’s novel The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud, the 2010 film Charlie St. Cloud examines the aftermath golden boy and Stanford admit Charlie (Zac Efron) faces after surviving a car crash that killed his beloved young brother Sam (Charlie Tahan). Blessed with the gift of connecting with the afterworld, Charlie is able to continue his bond with Sam and play a daily sunset game of catch. Although, when a new face in town peaks Charlie’s interest, he finds himself in a bit of a predicament, having to choose between his past and what could be a phenomenal future. Simple, yet incredibly moving, this film remains a gem.