Christopher MacBride's second feature probably tries to do a little too much and the time-hopping narrative can be difficult to follow at times, but "Flashback" is a fascinating memory mystery
Christopher MacBride oversees style and performance, but there's limited appeal to the story, which is always most comfortable in puzzle mode, but the solution isn't worth the time invested
Christopher MacBride is always in full control of the modestly scaled feature's refined aesthetics and storytelling focus, smoothly maintaining viewer interest if not always our full involvement
an annoying, self-important head trip of a film; "Flashback" raises lots of questions about the subjective nature of the characters' reality, and then just shrugs its shoulders and moves on
a confusing but compelling multiverse thriller; Some viewers may need a second screening or more to work out what the hell is actually going on.. Nevertheless, this pulpy multiverse brain-teaser is reasonably compelling to watch
"Flashback" remains it's own unique, and slightly niche, perplexing puzzle; Dylan O'Brien is compelling to watch as Fred, once again proving himself to be one of the most consistent actors working at the moment
"Flashback" mixes striking visual parallels with a head-scratching loopy narrative, striving and failing to derive emotional impact from its dreamy style; Still, it's an admirable stab at something challenging and imaginative that never pays off..
by Brian Orndorf [Blu-ray.com ]
by Kat Hughes [The Hollywood News ]
by Robert Kojder [Flickering Myth ]
