Flakes2007
Flakes (2007)
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Cast
as Neal Downs
as Miss Pussy Katz
as Strawberry
as Skinny Larry
as Winston
as Bruce
as Willlie
as Astrid
as Ashton Hale
as Enrique
as Stuart
as Gigi
as Tre Zeringue
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Critic Reviews for Flakes
All Critics (18) | Top Critics (7) | Fresh (4) | Rotten (14)
There are a few sweet moments as the story reaches its unsurprising conclusion. But, all in all, Flakes isn't going to bowl you over.
Unless you happen to be one yourself, chances are pretty good that you'll take an immediate dislike to the self-satisfied hipsters who populate this disappointing comedy from Heathers director Michael Lehmann.
Minor to the point of barely existing.
The characters Lehmann and company use as generational mouthpieces bear no relation to any people who have ever existed, and they barely work as parody. It's cool to see the old retro cereals on the restaurant shelf, though.
A business course on cutthroat capitalism disguised as a slacker comedy: That's the kindest way to describe Michael Lehmann's Flakes.
Despite a few good one-liners, the dialogue is overwritten.
Audience Reviews for Flakes
Cereal and pop culture are fun, but this movie, not as much. It was still a nice little quirky indie film, but a little too uneventful, and predictable. Extra 1/2 star for Zooey. She made it worth watching.
Super Reviewer
I always seem to gravitate to films like these... rarely do I ever feel fulfilled. The premise of the film seemed great; same old story arc told from a different perspective and Zooey. Mmmmm Zooey. The crew and sets of the film work for the most part... Aaron Stanford was a weinie though. I did not like his dynamics and struggled to put up with him. He really was a douche and not in the sense of his character and that's what they were going for; but really someone I wish was recasted. Chris Lloyd was great to see and the setting of Flakes stood for a tasty premise. Really this was an okay movie(good to watch during breakfast?) and is probably Michael Lehmann's best movie which... isn't saying much. I did hardcore crave some cereal though, so great execution on that part, Mike!
Super Reviewer
Totally adorable, but that's because of Deschanel. She just oozes adorableness... Very quirky and funny.
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Flakes Quotes
| Pussy Katz: | Well then play me a song! |
| Neal Downs: | Well then bring me a guitar! |