Review of Flakes (2007) by Josh E — 19 Jan 2011

I liked it. I like cereal. I wish this was real.

This review of Flakes (2007) was written by Josh E on 19 Jan 2011.

Flakes has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Leigh R (212) on 11 Jul 2010

Totally adorable, but that's because of Deschanel. She just oozes adorableness... Very quirky and funny…

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By Nick G (800) on 17 May 2013

Well all the reviews were awful but I rather liked it. Quirky indie movie,not quite Clerks but fun all the same…

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By Robert D (1,551) on 09 Aug 2012

Interesting place which the film takes place, but you really don't know who to root for in Flakes…

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By Samantha S (1,257) on 26 Jan 2010

It's an odd little movie but it was cute and fun. Zoe Deschanel is irresistible and adorable without being bubbly…

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By Samantha L (263) on 24 May 2013

Capitalism criticism with sparks of the hippie era. Entertaining for a while, but I'd never see it again…

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By Dorian G (214) on 08 Apr 2014

Zooey's charm and cuteness, as always, shines bright, but the dull plot and uninspired characters make this a boring watch…

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By Frank Scheck (1,741) for The Hollywood Reporter (7,050) on 10 Jan 2011

While Stanford is more annoying than endearing as the self-righteous slacker, the charming Deschanel provides the film with its few moments…

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By Anthony R (544) on 06 May 2011

Zooey Descanel and New Orleans are enough to take this from meh to not bad…

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By Paula K (208) on 02 Apr 2012

Killer sountrack and a must for cereal and zooey lovers…

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By Brian Orndorf (4,059) for DVDTalk.com (826) on 23 Jul 2010

Hey Flakes, 1994 called: they want their unshaved, American Spirit-smoking statement on individual artistic potential struggling to survive…

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