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Flip Side, The

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Flip Side, The reviews
31
8.5 User Score:

Generally unfavorable reviews

Based on 4 critic reviews
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Based on 2 votes
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Movie Info

Genre(s): Drama

Written by: Rod Pulido

Directed by: Rod Pulido

Release Date:
Theatrical: November 8, 2002

Running Time: 80 minutes, B/W

Origin: USA

Summary

RATING:

Starring Verwin Gatpandan, José Sáenz, and Ronalee Par

This film takes a satirical look at race and identity and offers a fresh, new perspective on family and sibling rivalry. (Puro Pinoy Productions)

What The Critics Said

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50

Chicago Reader Fred Camper

Despite some amateurish moments, Pulido displays genuine visual intelligence, using repeated static angles to emphasize the blandness of the family's anonymous tract house and moving with the characters as they try to individualize themselves.

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50

Los Angeles Times Kevin Thomas

A small picture of many satisfactions.

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30

LA Weekly Hazel-Dawn Dumpert

An intriguing failure that promises more than it delivers.

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25

San Francisco Chronicle Edward Guthmann

Despite its technical defects and negligent production values, The Flip Side will probably appeal to a Filipino-American audience.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this movie is 8.5 (out of 10) based on 2 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Joe gave it a 9:
Satisfying - comically, visually and emotionally.

Jordan S. gave it an 8:
This movie is all about cultural identity, but it's also funny as hell. If your like me, then you have a Filipino friend or family member who acts black, or a friend who acts white. This movie is enjoyable to watch once you get used to the black the white.

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