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Flakes

  Unrated

Michael Lehmann

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Plot Summary

Neal (Aaron Stanford) will be a rockstar, Miss Pussy Katz (Zooey Deschanel) will be an art legend, and they will live forever in an Airstream trailer pulled by an El Dorado convertible. This isn't a dream – it's a plan. And Neal might have the goods for it. But he'll never know, because he spends way too much time working at Flakes, a bohemian cereal shop in New Orleans. It's very cool. And the most dead-end job in history. When a junior capitalist opens a rip-off version of Flakes right across the street, it means war for Neal. He gets sucked further and further in until Miss Pussy Katz realizes that to save their dreams, she must liberate Neal from his obsession. But even in victory, she sees that Neal will never live up to his promise. And when she finally gives up, it's Neal's turn to save the dream in this offbeat indie comedy from IFC.

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Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews

TOMATOMETER

21%
  • Reviews Counted: 19
  • Fresh: 4
  • Rotten: 15
  • Average Rating: 4.4/10

Top Critics' Reviews

Rotten: A business course on cutthroat capitalism disguised as a slacker comedy: That's the kindest way to describe Michael Lehmann's Flakes. – Stephen Holden, New York Times, Jul 16, 2008

Rotten: Minor to the point of barely existing. – Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter, Jun 24, 2010

Rotten: Despite a few good one-liners, the dialogue is overwritten. – Julia Wallace, Village Voice, Jul 7, 2010

Rotten: Unless you happen to be one yourself, chances are pretty good that you'll take an immediate dislike to the self-satisfied hipsters who populate this disappointing comedy from Heathers director Michael Lehmann. – Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News, Jun 24, 2010

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Customer Reviews

Fun, refreshing movie that is well worth wathcing

This is not a big budget flashy Hollywood movie and if that's what you are into then this movie is not for you. But if you are looking for a light hearted movie with a good story and interesting characters that is an absolute joy to watch, then get this one. Christopher Lloyd plays a perfect role and Zooey, as always, shines a unique and irresistible character you will love. I just wish I had bought it instead of renting it; I would love to watch it again.

Fantastic

This is definitely one of my favorite movies. Perfect for anyone who loves cereal, music, art, and Zooey Deschanel (she's my favorite actress). My only problem would be that it is $14.99...

As a Zooey lover...

The movie seems to have a hard time deciding if it's supposed to be a quirky indie feelgood flick or a coming of age comedy; while achieving neither in the process. The main character comes off as grating while Zooey's talents are wasted. Christopher Lloyd is occasionally fun to watch but seems like more of a bit part with no development. Throughout, I found myself feeling more for the main antagonist than the protaganist. The actor who plays Neil Downs reminds me of an angst filled Mike Bolton from Office Space. If they had flipped the story and made Zooey Deschanel the main character then we'd have a real movie on our hands. The 2 stars are both for Zooey, who certainly did not get enough lines or character development.

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