Fatally, Craig's self-obsessed Joe never develops into anyone more interesting.
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04/18/08
Flashbacks of a Fool (2008)
45 %
Reviews Counted: 11 Fresh: 5 Rotten:6 Average Rating: 4.9/10
Rated: 15
Theatrical Release: 18-04-2008
Genre: Dramas
Starring: Daniel Craig, Harry Eden, Olivia Williams, Jodhi May, Helen McCrory
Director: Baillie Walsh
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It's like an awkward (and how could it not be awkward?) marriage of The Cement Garden and Beaches; an intriguing bit of driftwood, an exotic wreck.
04/18/08
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A two-hour whining session in which Daniel Craig plays fading actor Joe Scott.
04/18/08
An uneven drama that uneasily mixes Hollywood satire and coming-of-age tale, Flashbacks Of A Fool is hampered by its adventurous attempt to link the two. Much like its central character, Walsh's film is stylish but empty.
04/18/08
Top Critic
It’s a fool’s paradise for Craig as his fading filmstar looks back on how teenage hormones lead to tragedy. Walsh doesn’t fritter away Daniel’s magnanimity, but the lurch between Hollywood washout and ramshackle English adolescence needs more to bond.
04/18/08
Despite the skilful and evocative photography, the strong cast seem to misfire against the imbalanced structure and clashing styles.
04/18/08
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When the record stops spinning Flashbacks Of A Fool doesn’t amount to much more than “learn from past mistakes and don’t take your life for granted”, but it’s strikingly shot, perfectly played, and rather well scored.
04/18/08
Top Critic
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.
04/18/08
Top Critic
Extremely well-filmed, with terrific performances from the entire cast. But the plot feels underdeveloped.
04/17/08
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