Look Who's Totally Flipped?
December 10, 2014
Imagine living a few decades back during your formative years, When everything that surrounds you has that sense of innate goodness and a seemingly uncomplicated life.
The decade is the 1950s - an era where a young generation is constantly exploring what they're made of, armed with an unquestionable moral compass handed over by their parents. The time when family, friends and romantic relationships in its orthodox form is the norm. (And when I say orthodox - I mean the widely accepted definition of what makes a family, family. What makes friends, friends. And what makes romantic partners, romantic partners. You get the drift.) The 50s fashion is at its height - suffice to label it as retro or vintage when you're warped back to those years. The air is filled with typical genre of the decade - swaying your hips to doo-wop beats in the jukebox.
But then fast forward to present-day 2014 and you will know how completely different in a million ways life has changed. How much the shift in attitude, relationships, fashion and music has ultimately evolved. Our generation of millennials have a more liberal view on how things impact our life - thanks in part to our parents.
Thus, in an effort to draw an analogy of two different eras. I've stumbled upon a remarkable movie called Flipped - the perfect way to send you back to time. In true Rob Reiner form (yes, it's that obvious I'm a fan of his work!), he delivered a wonderfully crafted coming-of-age story as he helmed the role of director. He captured the mood of the decade on how he steered the story - from the dialogue, setting, soundtrack, cinematography, casting and acting portrayal. It is such a rare gem to be immersed on those bygone years and experience its tangible moments.
The story is presented in a he-said, she-said perspective - where the primary characters (the equally talented up-and comers, Callan McAuliffe as Bryce Loski and Madeline Carroll as Juli Baker) shared screen time and gave us an idea on how they view each other based on their actions, how their character's relationship intersected and evolved.
I must say, this movie was such a delight to watch. It is a feel-good case study of the period - where we see how the roles and attitudes of parents tend to shape those of their children. We get to see the nuances of the 1950s on how they behave, their mannerisms and the way they perceive other people. No doubt, this movie is destined to become a classic and dare I say, my personal movie staple.
Without further ado, let me share with you the trailer for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!
** This story is taken from my old blog - popcorn sessions.
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Photo credits: Collider, Movpins
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