hsmom3tn Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I went to see this with my friend last weekend. We are disagreeing about something and I'm wondering if anyone else can weigh in... It's about the scene of the accident that kills his little brother. I say that this happens when he is on the way to drop off his brother and then he's planning to go on to the party. She says they are on their way home when the accident happens, and Charlie has obviously been drinking (acting goofy like he's drunk). I remember Charlie and his brother being in the driveway and then suddenly they're in the car, and then the accident. If he had dropped off his brother, gone to the party, and picked up his brother again... wouldn't they have shown some of that? So, what do you think? I know the accident wasn't his fault either way, but was he DUI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I haven't seen it yet and probably won't until it comes out on DVD. Is it a real tear jerker that my DH would not enjoy and is there a lot of sailing in the movie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 (edited) I understood it to be they had just left the house and were on their way; they never made it to their friend's houses. I think Charlie's behavior was more about him being slightly irritated but still goofing around with his younger brother. The only part of the show that alludes to Charlie's drinking was later on when he was at the bar and the one guy said something about him having a drink because no one would choose him as a designated driver. Edited August 13, 2010 by The Dragon Academy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 They had not made it to the friends house yet.....they didn't show any of that. They showed Charlie sneaking out and then his brother standing in front of the car, then they drove towards their friends houses but never made it. Either way, even if Charlie was drunk, his actions didn't kill his brother. They were stopped at a light. But I'm certain he hadn't even made it to the party yet. I really liked this movie. I didn't expect that twist in the middle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 My son actually auditioned for this movie, so we had the script (shhh... this is super secret! ;)) They were on their way and no, he's not drunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 OT but did they change a lot more from the book or is this one of the only places? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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