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Movie review for 'Flipped' mentions 'Little Manhattan'

posted 14 years ago by bigggfannn
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This movie review for "Flipped" mentions "Little Manhattan"

Flipped (2010)
With its nostalgic tone, 1960s setting, and a story revolving around children on the cusp of teenagehood, there was the hope that "Flipped," based on the novel by Wendelin Van Draanen, would be a sort of cousin to 1986's coming-of-age classic "Stand by Me." Those expecting a return to writer-director Rob Reiner's (2007's "The Bucket List") filmmaking heyday, however, are best to set their expectations low. "Flipped" isn't a bad film, but it is a rather bland and indifferent one that never quite finds its footing or captures the emotional truth it is going for. It also hugely pales in comparison to 2005's "Little Manhattan" and 2007's "Bridge to Terabithia," other recent pictures centering on middle school-aged love and friendship.

Read more: Dustin Putman's Review: Flipped (2010) - [TheMovieBoy]

http://www.themovieboy.com/reviews/f/10_flipped.htm

or

http://www.dustinputman.com/reviews/f/10_flipped.htm

[–] CTurbo 14 years ago

I just watched Flipped tonight and I really liked it. I loved Little Manhattan. Both movies are great. I think anybody who liked Little Manhattan should check it out. You don't "have" to compare the two. They are different enough.