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Flashback

R

Released Jun 4, 2021

1 hr. 38 min.

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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35 Reviews

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100+ Ratings

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Fredrick Fitzell (Dylan O'Brien, The Maze Runner franchise) is living his best live -- until he starts having horrific visions of Cindy (Maika Monroe, It Follows), a girl who vanished in high school. After reaching out to old friends with whom he used to take a mystery drug called Mercury, Fredrick realizes the only way to stop the visions lies deep within his own memories, so he embarks on a terrifying mental odyssey to learn the truth. This mind-bending thriller also stars Hannah Gross (Joker) and Emory Cohen (Brooklyn).

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I'm baffled by the lack of acclaim for 'Flashback' because it's hands down one of the most captivating films I've encountered in recent years. This isn't your casual watch-while-scrolling-through-your-phone kind of movie; it demands your attention, but trust me, the payoff is immense. Rarely do I feel compelled to revisit a film, yet with 'Flashback,' I'm eagerly anticipating my next viewing. Its eerie ambiance coupled with stellar performances creates an experience reminiscent of a profound psychedelic journey. If you're drawn to mind-bending, trippy narratives, 'Flashback' is a must-watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/25/24

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Amy A

Done well. Kept my attention the whole movie. Give it a try. You might just like it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/24/24

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Roderic M

An absolute force majeure of an unrelenting turd, and besides a little self indulgent while robbing me of precious minutes from my existence, this film has no artistic merit, its like an 18 year old got hold of Adobe after effects and couldn't resist the urge to turn it in to an epileptics worst nightmare. Just my opinion 🤷 😌

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

10/04/23

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steven d

Wow. One of the best scifi films Ive watched in years. Mindbending.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/30/23

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Aaron W

Patience is required; this film unfolds slowly. But 3/4 of the way through, there's a moment when the elusive point of the film hit me (HARD!) It makes for a seriously cool sci-fi moment. Hope I'm not spoiling anything. The kernel of the story is as original as the path to that idea.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/18/23

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Jon S

A beautiful movie that warrants repeat viewings but left me feeling profoundly touched by the themes raised and the people of this story, who are reflections of the viewer and the people of their lives. Dylan's lead performance is a feat, vastly underrated, as was this film in general. Deserves much higher tomato score! Fans of Nolan, Matrix, Donnie Darko, Enter the Void and Jacobs Ladder will enjoy.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/13/23

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Christopher MacBride

Director

Dylan O'Brien

Fredrick Fitzell

Maika Monroe

Cindy

Hannah Gross

Karen

Emory Cohen

Sebastian

Keir Gilchrist

Andre

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Mark Kermode

Kermode & Mayo's Film Review

It ended up sticking with me...I keep getting flashbacks from Flashback...

Jun 23, 2021

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Amy Nicholson

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

Pretty boring!

Jun 8, 2021

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

MacBride is always in full control of the modestly scaled feature's refined aesthetics and storytelling focus, smoothly maintaining viewer interest if not always our full involvement.

Jun 3, 2021

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Dallas King

Flick Feast

Flashback is a film that will require multiple viewings to make sense of. The problem is it is not engaging enough to merit revisiting.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 12, 2022

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Josh Parham

Next Best Picture

The intentionally messy nature of the plot frustrates as much as it intrigues.

Rated: 6/10

Jun 5, 2022

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Lisa Nystrom

FILMINK (Australia)

...does its best to be a high concept film questioning the effects of free will on reality, its ambition is sadly lost in the dreamlike haze of its chaotic narrative.

Rated: 12.5/20

Oct 8, 2021

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Synopsis

Fredrick Fitzell (Dylan O'Brien, The Maze Runner franchise) is living his best live -- until he starts having horrific visions of Cindy (Maika Monroe, It Follows), a girl who vanished in high school. After reaching out to old friends with whom he used to take a mystery drug called Mercury, Fredrick realizes the only way to stop the visions lies deep within his own memories, so he embarks on a terrifying mental odyssey to learn the truth. This mind-bending thriller also stars Hannah Gross (Joker) and Emory Cohen (Brooklyn).

Director: Christopher MacBride
Executive Producer: Russell Ackerman, Morgan Emmery, Jean-Charles Levy, John Schoenfelder
Screenwriter: Christopher MacBride
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: Resolute Films and Entertainment, Trinity Media Financing
Rating: R
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 4, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 4, 2021
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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