Flashback

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Flashback

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Released Jun 4, 2021

1h 38m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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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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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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Daneee B

Absolutely an underrated cult classic. a movie you have to pay attention to but will enjoy if you like mind benders.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/08/24

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Lola V

this is a beautiful movie, its somethimes confusing what is happening but that is the beautiful thing in this movie. there are also beautiful shots and the actors are very good. i love this movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/29/24

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yadem d

Te mantiene en intriga y quizá sin mucha expectativa sobre la película en sí, hasta que ocurre el momento en que te explican porqué ocurrió todo y te cambia toda la perspectiva de la peli y la terminé amando, me causó emociones desconocidas, como la primera vez que vi el efecto mariposa cuando era pequeña 💖

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/28/24

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Rob A

Try as they might, Maika Monroe and Dylan O'Brien can't save us from this bad acid trip.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

06/23/24

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mind_meddler

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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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
Producer: Lee Kim
Screenwriter: Christopher MacBride
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: Téléfilm Canada, Resolute Films and Entertainment, Trinity Media Financing, Addictive Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 4, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 4, 2021
Runtime: 1h 38m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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