From the outset, Flashback creates a rabbit hole that may prove too deep for some, but for those willing to enter this dark warren of intrigue, mystery and science fiction, Flashback won’t disappoint.
Our lives are full of choices, and the fabric of our existence is woven from moments of random decision-making, when we may turn right or left. These choices define our path, personality, and the opportunities that come our way. We often reflect on this journey with the ultimate philosophical question, “What if?” Of course, this question serves no useful purpose, as the decisions we make and the paths we take are irreversible. But what if that wasn’t the case?
Fifteen years after leaving school, Fred (Dylan O’Brien) appears to have it all: a successful career, a stylish apartment and a loving partner. However, when his mother is rushed into hospital following an aneurysm, Fred’s life unravels through a series of strange and terrifying flashbacks. As these flashbacks grow more powerful, they transport Fred back to his school days and forward to a dystopian future that haunts his every waking moment. At the heart of these visions is a girl, and as Fred fixates on finding her, the past and present merge.
From the outset, Flashback creates a rabbit hole that may prove too deep for some, but for those willing to enter this dark warren of intrigue, mystery and science fiction, Flashback won’t disappoint. The standout here is Dylan O’Brien’s performance as a mirror image of himself at different stages in his life. And when this performance is coupled with MacBride’s directorial vision and Brendan Steacy’s cinematography, Flashback opens a Pandora’s Box of classic science fiction themes that revel in challenging expectations.
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