In this British drama, Daniel Craig (Casino Royale) plays an aging Hollywood star, Joe Scott, who lives a life of narcissistic hedonism. The death of his childhood friend takes him on an extended flashback to a British sea-side town in the '70s where, as a teenager (played by Harry Eden), he undertook a tragic journey of sexual and emotional discovery.
Directed by Brit Baillie Walsh, the mastermind behind videos for Bjork and Massive Attack. Set to a glam-rock '70s soundtrack including tracks by Roxy Music, David Bowie and Scott Walker.
I'm early forties, and at that point of maturity where a movie like this can shake my foundations. Isn't where you are now directly related to some bad choices you made as a teenager? Be honest And the final scene haunts me. One of my all time favourites already.
I'm early forties, and at that point of maturity where a movie like this can shake my foundations. Isn't where you are now directly related to some bad choices you made as a teenager? Be honest And the final scene haunts me. One of my all time favourites already.
Dire. In all respects. Give this film a Razzie in every category. But especially the screenwriter - oh the writing!!! How Daniel Craig ended up in this is anyone's guess - I think he must have lost a bet with someone.
I saw this movie yesterday, with my reluctant husband! Reluctant because he likes action movies (James Bond is his style) and I like art house dramas and it was my turn to choose. I choose it because it was given an excellent review on the Good Morning Show. I'd like to say that we BOTH enjoyed this movie. Basically, its a story about forgiving yourself but it's not soppy with it. It was well acted, and despite Daniel Craig portraying the adult and very self possessed Joe, very well, I still felt some sympathy for him. I don't want to give too much away but I really enjoyed Joe's interactions with his assistant -I think she was called Ophelia -and although I would have liked to see more of him in the movie (although beleive me, you do see MORE of him) the flashback to his youth was well done and was what the movie was about. I was drawn into the events as they unfolded and to me, that's what a good movie is all about.
Just watched this in the Uk great flick.. Daniel Craig post bond has been even better, about time! great watch.
Bewildered by testosterone, then booze, and then regret, there is little beyond his looks to compel about Joe, leaving a hollowness at the heart of the film.
The film almost works, but self-indulgence and a lack of any real drama stopped Flashbacks from reaching out and grabbing me.
An array of small successes can’t support the crushing weight of the malformed screenplay. Not a complete loss by any means, though, and Walsh is a talent to keep an eye on.
A curiously pointless exercise...
Wispy melodrama.
We've been told the NZ release date for this flick is Thursday, 30th Jul 2009.
Release date: July 30th 2009.
We haven't received times for this movie in this location yet. However these are updated as cinemas announce them, so check back soon. Hopefully the lovely cinemas in your location will choose to play it shortly. ~Ed.
