Flipside
Flipside

Flipside

1996Movie84 minEnglish

Jenny is a sexually uptight girl who masturbates a lot in front of the mirror in her home. And laughs at her image, then asks "Was it good for you?" One day when the mirror answers back it is not the answer she wants to hear. And when the mirror starts to do things Jennifer would never think of, the results are disconcerting to say the least.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Kari UusitaloGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young man named Jari, struggling with his past and a troubled relationship, finds himself drawn into a dangerous world after a series of unsettling events. As he tries to uncover the truth behind a mysterious disappearance, he unearths dark secrets that threaten to consume him. The film explores themes of guilt, memory, and the consequences of one's actions.

Critical Reception

Flipside received a mixed to negative reception upon its release. Critics often cited its bleak tone and convoluted plot as significant drawbacks, though some acknowledged its ambitious attempt at a psychological thriller. Audience response was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film difficult to connect with.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension but criticized for an overly complex and ultimately unsatisfying narrative.
  • The performances were noted as earnest but couldn't salvage the film's pacing issues.
  • A film that aimed for psychological depth but ended up feeling muddled and obscure.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Flipside are scarce, but general sentiment suggests a lack of engagement with the film's plot and characters, with many finding it too dark and slow-paced.

Fun Fact

Despite its Finnish origins, 'Flipside' was filmed primarily in English, with the intention of broader international distribution, though it achieved limited success.

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