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Flashbacks Of A Fool [DVD] [2008]
enlarge	Actors: Jodhi May, Helen McCrory, James D'Arcy, Daniel Craig, Alfie Allen Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm Category: DVD List Price: ~~£13.99~~ Buy New: £4.00 as of 23/11/2009 01:29 GMT details You Save: £9.99 (71%) New (11) Used (9) from £2.99 Seller: andydaishe Rating: 21 reviews Sales Rank: 7161 Format: PAL Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over Region: 2 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 109 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 8717418165512 ASIN: B0017QMXF6 Theatrical Release Date: 2008 Release Date: December 1, 2008 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review Leading man Daniel Craig apparently made emFlashbacks of a Fool/em (he was also one of the executive producers) in between stints as James Bond, and you can see why he was attracted to it; Joe Scott, the character he portrays in this film, could hardly be less like the suave, ever-resourceful 007. Ensconced in a fab, oceanfront Malibu crib, Joe is a movie star on the skids. Hooked on coke and drink, engaging in group gropes with dumb Hollywood bimbos, hersquo;s sunk so low that his sassy assistant (Eve) calls him "a disgrace to white folks," and even his agent is sick of him, which is somewhat akin to a parasite dissing its host (itrsquo;s a measure of writer-director Baillie Walshrsquo;s scriptrsquo;s lack of depth that we never really see what made Joe so great in the first place, or so bad now). When a call comes that a childhood friend has died, Joe decides to return to his native England for the funeral, whereupon an extended flashback kicks in. Young Joe (Harry Eden), it seems, was as randy and hopelessly naïve as a lot of teenage boys. Though he had the hots for the sexiest young thang in town (a coastal village thatrsquo;s as lovely in its way as the California setting, both of them handsomely photographed by cinematographer John Mathieson; the locations, in fact, are probably the most attractive element of the film), he also wasnrsquo;t immune to the advances of Evelyn (Jodhi May), the older married woman who lives next door. And when a tragedy involving Evelynrsquo;s daughter struck while she and Joe were in flagrante, Joe handled it by leaving town, never to return--until now, that is. --emSam Graham/em

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 21 1 2 3 4 5 Next » A really wondeful film July 14, 2008 L. Rainey (Bristol, England) 16 out of 17 found this review helpful I wonder if this film went over alot of peoples heads who weren't teenagers in the 1970's, I was and thought it captured the era brilliantly, the soundtrack is amazing and I thought that the insight into present day Hollywood when you face no longer fits was very intersting. br /I thought Daniel Craig was very good in this role and it was refreshing to see such an actor not in a 'blockbuster' br /Personally I was suprised that this film was not a bigger sucess and would recommed it, especailly to poeple who lived through and loved the 70's. You'd be a fool to miss it... May 31, 2008 S. Boggild (UK) 20 out of 22 found this review helpful I really loved this film. I was in two minds whether I should see it or not when it came out in cinemas, as I had heard only bad things about it. I thought I'd give it a go anyway... br / br /First of all, I don't think this is a mainstream film, hence the bad reviews! It probably only made it onto the big screen because it stars Daniel Craig. br / br /Personally, I think this is one of the best films 2008 has offered to date, and the sound track is amazing! br / br /If you like This is England, Little Miss Sunshine, or Everything is Illuminated... or if you're a Bowie or Roxy Music fan, I definitely recommend this film to you! br / br /It will make you laugh, and cry! There are some unforgettable scenes, and the costume is fantastic! br / Takes me right back (when you were young) October 28, 2008 G. Kelly (London, UK) 3 out of 3 found this review helpful Sometimes you see a movie and it makes an instant connection with your own life - you know immediately that you've watched something that you are going to remember for a long long time. Flashbacks of a Fool was for me just such a movie. It's a beautifully composed and poignant story about a choice made in a moment and the consequences for a lifetime. br / br /Daniel Craig carefully resists an easy opportunity to cash-in on his success between Bond movies and just push out a clichéd action flick. Instead he delivers an understated but sensitive performance as a washed-up actor with an un-reconciled past, leaving space for an excellent supporting cast. Harry Eden playing the adolescent Daniel Craig character is exceptional. br / br /There are some unanswered questions in the story but these actually serve to make it a better film. The cinematography and editing are outstanding - watch the version of the beach scene, the turning point in the movie, which was kept in the final edit compared with the deleted scene on the DVD. It's a stunning example of why less is more with movie editing. The 70s music and the period had an extra special resonance for a 40-something like me. br / br /Overall a superb movie and one I can highly recommend. immerse yourself in this great film! December 2, 2008 Npj Snape (UK) 4 out of 5 found this review helpful I didn't know what to expect from this film, I'd seen a clip about the making of the film on TV. I became totally absorbed into it. The filming is excellent along with great performances, Harry Eden is brilliant. I can see why people didn't like it......they wanted Daniel Craig in the whole film. The balance of the past scenes and the modern day are exactly right. It really made me think back when I was a teenager and how you are with the friends you've made. Hormones raging and fights with friends were what happened when you're young and foolish. The soundtrack is awesome and makes you appreciate the tunes of the 70's. br / br /I thought Daniel craig was great in the parts he's in....., totally opposite to a Bond and anything else I've seen him in. Watch it and make your own mind up, I don't care what people say about it........., film of 2008 for me too like another reviewer. thumbs up from me January 27, 2009 Flipper I really enjoyed this film, I watched it based on the more positive reviews here and I agree with them. br /I found the film well-acted, moving and thoughtful. I would definitely recommend it if you enjoy watching films that don't fit in any of the usual boxes. br /It leaves quite a few unanswered questions.... but I kind of like that, it's nice to be challenged as a viewer rather than being given it all on a plate. br / Showing reviews 1-5 of 21 1 2 3 4 5 Next »

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