
Flipped
2010, Romance, 1h 30m
76 Reviews 10,000+ RatingsWhat to know
critics consensus
While not without its nostalgic charms, Rob Reiner's sometimes awkward adaptation of Wendelin Van Draanen's childhood novel doesn't reach the heights of the director's earlier work like Stand By Me. Read critic reviews
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Cast & Crew
Juli Baker
Bryce Loski
Patsy Loski
Steven Loski
Chet Duncan
Trina Baker
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Critic Reviews for Flipped
All Critics (76) | Top Critics (28) | Fresh (41) | Rotten (35)
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November 18, 2011 | Rating: C- | Full Review… -
At times, the movie feels like a commercial for Wonder Bread, stretched to feature length.
September 24, 2011 | Rating: 1.5/4 | Full Review… -
Flipped is Rob Reiner's best film in 18 years.
September 13, 2010 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review… -
Flipped is as phony as a poodle-skirted waitress at a mall diner, yet it's as sweet as a malt. A vanilla one.
September 10, 2010 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review… -
Reiner, who made the similarly themed The Sure Thing about opposites who repel and attract, is a most sympathetic director of actors.
September 9, 2010 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
It's a bit too Wonder Years at times, but the odd two-narrators gimmick plays right into the film's "flip" in structure.
September 8, 2010 | Rating: 3/4
Audience Reviews for Flipped
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Apr 03, 2020Critics have called Flipped, "A true gem", & "an instant classic", so I have to ask, what were they smoking when they watched this movie? The story follows Bryce Loski (Callan McAuliffe) who has just moved to a new neighborhood with his family. Before he's even gone into the house his new neighbor, Juli Baker (Madeline Carroll) has come over to say hi, and for her it's love at first sight. Bryce, being all of eight years old, finds Juli annoying, but that doesn't stop her from stalking him all the way to high school. Will Bryce always find her annoying or will he eventually feel the same way about her? Well, I think the title of the film is a huge spoiler in and of itself, but that's besides the point. The entire film follows their interactions together, first told from his point of view, and then again from her point of view, making the whole thing very repetitive. The film offers nothing else besides the interactions of these two kids, no side stories, no friends, and even limited family interactions, it's literally just one meeting between Bryce and Juli after another. This is a film by Rob Reiner, the Director of Stand By Me, The Princess Bride, Spinal Tap, and countless other great films! I realize that not everything is going to be a home run, but couldn't he see how boring this movie was? Flipped is slow, repetitive, and even the damn title is a spoiler. This is most definitely one you can skip.Todd S Super Reviewer
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Sep 10, 2016Rob Reiner delivers another nostalgia fest of a film, a movie that seemingly has no qualms with sickingly saccharine moments of youthful innocence. Does Flipped compare to other similar Reiner films, like Stand By Me? No. But what Flipped does, it does well. The acting is genuine, and manages to capture a semblance of the timeless facets of youth that seem unburdened by time. Although the film can err on playing out like something out of a 50's TV series, Reiner manages to blend the cutesy kitsch with touching moments that keep this film from turning into a sugary mess. One could argue the film is slow and uneventful, and to a certain extant I agree. Despite this, Flipped manages to intrigue and make you feel all fuzzy inside. 3.5/5.Brendan L Super Reviewer
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Feb 07, 2016This is a sweet film by Rob Reiner that doesn't get too sentimental. The reason why it works is because of its smart casting choices. If you want to feel good about how things used to be this is a good choice.Juli R Super Reviewer
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Jun 18, 2012Simple and watchable. Love the 60's era, the direction, the cast and the reference was done pretty well but again it's a simple tell about young love, if this is your cup of tea then go ahead, you will love it. 6.5/10.Mesh B Super Reviewer
Flipped Quotes
Juli Baker: | As we stood there, I realized that all these years we'd never really talked. But that day we started. |
Bryce Loski: | And I knew we'd be talking for a long time. |
Bryce Loski: | She's laughing. What;s she laughing about? How could she sit there and laugh and look so beautiful? |
Garrett: | Man have you flipped!? What the matter with you?! |
Juli Baker: | "And I knew, right from that moment, Bryce was definitely less than the sum of his parts" |
Juli Baker: | And I knew, right from that moment, Bryce was definitely less than the sum of his parts. |
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