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Flashbacks of a Fool

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When washed-up British actor and drug addict Joe Scott (Daniel Craig) learns that his best friend, Boots (Max Deacon), has died, he reflects on his past as he travels back to his hometown on the English coast. Most of all, he thinks of the tragedy he caused when he became involved with two women at the same time: older Evelyn (Jodhi May) and young Ruth (Felicity Jones), a girl Boots also liked. Joe arrives too late for Boots' funeral, but he gains a chance to make things right with Ruth.
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Critics Consensus

Despite Daniel Craig's earnest efforts, Flashbacks of a Fool suffers from an ambitious but underdeveloped script.

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Fionnuala Halligan Screen International 10/18/2008
Flashbacks flounders in the final third. Go to Full Review Leslie Felperin Variety 10/18/2008
Whiile pic doesn't exactly feel like a vanity project, its weak script might have kept it forever in development hell if debutant writer-helmer Baillie Walsh weren't the topliner's good buddy. Go to Full Review Kyle Smith New York Post 10/17/2008
1.5/4
The bizarre secret isn't nearly interesting enough to justify the long buildup to it, and since it amounts to bad luck it doesn't really reveal anything about the actor, anyway. Go to Full Review Kristin Battestella InSession Film 07/25/2023
If you go into this viewing knowing what the story gets right, it’s easy to appreciate the English quaint and harrowing lessons. Go to Full Review Louise Keller Urban Cinefile 03/21/2009
Charismatic Daniel Craig plays Joe Scott, a washed up movie star, addicted to a misspent life of sex, drugs and uncool behaviour Go to Full Review Andy Klein Los Angeles CityBeat 11/12/2008
... an uninspired rearrangement of familiar elements, with little emotional force to justify the entire project. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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prince s @RT91104961 01/27/2025 just caught it on prime; some movies you get some you don't, seems most of the critiques here didn't...definitely worth a watch!!! See more Carson P @Parkerdean5 09/15/2024 If you just want to see Daniel Craig scowl at the screen for an hour and a half then this is for you otherwise avoid at all costs it you want to watch an entertaining movie with charismatic performances and interesting plot lines because this movie is soo boring I nearly felt asleep why does Daniel Craig always look so bored in the role is he just their for a paycheck he is bland in this film it’s cheap looking enough to be a made for tv film and one of main reasons is this didn’t even get many critic reviews most people don’t even know this movie despite having one of the latest James Bond star in the film it’s boring as hell 1/10 for entertainment scale 2/10 as quality overall weak film See more neil t @RT11466273 10/15/2023 This is a fabulous film, a great story and top class performances .... See more lil j @RT32746852 10/08/2022 A perfect Jewel of a film about the human heart and ties that bind. it is well cast, extremely well acted by all and beautifully shot. these are not cookie cutter characters like James Bond. it has some thing for everyone. Handsome burned out movie stars, nervous mothers of teenagers, The sensitive kid in town who is following his Creative instincts which bring him fame and in the process he leaves behind his first love and possibly one true love. it is one of the best love stories ever end and unlike most American films there is not a perfect ending. It is neither happy nor unhappy. it leaves you asking questions about your own choices in life and about desire and redemption. The critics are wrong. It needs to be watched not only with the mind engaged but the heart engaged. Which leads one to wonder if being a critic precludes having a heart. Also it really made me like Dan Craig for taking the money from his first Bond film and making this little gem with a friend. Enough said. See more colin m @RT35044827 02/12/2022 Past and present. A great movie. See more 06/29/2020 Great movie ,what a movie should be starting with a good story and great acting See more Read all reviews
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Baillie Walsh

Director

Daniel Craig

Joe Scot

Eve

Ophelia Franklin

Harry Eden

Teenage Joe Scot

Olivia Williams

Grace Scot

Helen McCrory

Peggy Tickell

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Synopsis When washed-up British actor and drug addict Joe Scott (Daniel Craig) learns that his best friend, Boots (Max Deacon), has died, he reflects on his past as he travels back to his hometown on the English coast. Most of all, he thinks of the tragedy he caused when he became involved with two women at the same time: older Evelyn (Jodhi May) and young Ruth (Felicity Jones), a girl Boots also liked. Joe arrives too late for Boots' funeral, but he gains a chance to make things right with Ruth.
Director
Baillie Walsh
Producer
Lene Bausager, Damon Bryant, Genevieve Hofmeyr, Claus Clausen
Screenwriter
Baillie Walsh
Rating
R (Some Drug Use|Nudity|Language|Strong Sexual Content)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 27, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.0K
Runtime
1h 53m