Review of Flashbacks of a Fool (2008) by Mark D — 17 Nov 2008

Closure? You can write comedies about this stuff, but dude, a drama? WITH tears? Jesus.

This review of Flashbacks of a Fool (2008) was written by Mark D on 17 Nov 2008.

Flashbacks of a Fool has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jally J (96) on 18 Dec 2010

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Directed (and written) by Baillie Walsh, Left Turn Films, 2008, Starring Daniel Craig, Harry Eden, Eve, Mark Strong and Olivia Williams…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 16 Oct 2010

Well structured drama with interesting characters, although unusually the catalyst reason for the flashbacks is hardly explored - preferring…

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By Adrienne L (425) on 13 Aug 2010

This movie was powerful, haunting, and engrossing. I loved every second of it. I hadn't heard of it before seeing it…

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By Lemuel G (26) on 15 Oct 2010

I really enjoyed this movie - not sure why so many people have given it a bad rating - it reminded me of my Childhood and memories of the past…

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By Daniel S (2,332) on 11 Jul 2011

Incomplete drama about a man in a downward spiral forced to look back at a regrettable turning point of his youth…

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By Calum B (434) on 27 Aug 2012

Although Flashbacks of a Fool is Daniel Craig's pet project â he's the film's executive producer as well as its star â it actually contains…

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By Rob M (1,048) on 27 Oct 2010

Daniel Craig contributed little to this coming-of-age drama save his name, but there were good performances from the rest of the cast, as well…

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By Ibrahim A (23) on 01 May 2012

Yeah this is five stars good in my book.. Excellent indie drama with big name actors remincising about youth and the path not taken…

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By Tom B (1,265) on 19 Sep 2012

Unless you fancy Daniel Craig's backside and that of Harry Eden who plays his younger self, there is little reason to see this…

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