Flipped

Plot synopsis:
Juli Baker meets Bryce Loski two weeks before the beginning of second grade; it's something about those blue eyes that attract her. Julianna knows it's love, while Bryce, like any seven-year-old boy, doesn't. Julianna stalks Bryce all through his childhood; staring at his house, asking him to play, following him at school, etc. Every day, Bryce watches Julianna climb the sycamore tree at the bus stop, from which Julianna always watches the town. She constantly asks Bryce to come join her in the tree, as well as yelling out how far away the bus is. Bryce, being unbelievably shy and annoyed by all the attention, asks out Juli's arch enemy, Shelly Stalls, to get rid of his admirer. Bryce looks over his shoulder for Julianna every time he's with Shelly, which causes Julianna to think he's being forced to date her. This provokes a catfight between Juli and Shelly over Bryce. The two break up, and Bryce is back to square one. There comes an incident in sixth grade when, much to Bryce's chagrin and irritation, Juli constantly sniffs Bryce's hair in spelling from her assigned position behind him. According to Juli, his hair smells like watermelon and he has blond earlobe fuzz. Bryce is disgruntled from this seat change, because Juli had initially sat next to him where he could see her answers and copy off of them. Now that she's behind him, he's lost that advantage, and his grades slip, especially in spelling. This halts, however, when as Juli sniffs him, she begins to whisper answers in his ear. Bryce, torn between feeling grateful and awkwardly guilty for hating her so much when she's helping him, follows the answers anyway until the end of the year.
Juli, on the other hand, can't stop thinking about Bryce in the many years she's known him. Obliviously missing his discomfort being around her, she continues to try to get him to like her. However, Juli's motives change when her beloved sycamore tree is cut down. Although Juli stays up in the branches for hours and misses school to protest its excision, she is brought down and isn't the same for weeks. Unbeknownst to Juli, Bryce feels horribly about Juli's tree, considering Juli asked Bryce to come up to protest with her and he declined. He frets over whether he could have made a difference, and contemplates many times apologizing to Juli but chickens out each time. Matters aren't helped when Bryce's wise but stubborn grandfather takes a fond liking to Juli and pesters Bryce to be friends with her—he doesn't seem to understand Bryce's annoyance with the girl. Juli's spirits are lightened when her father, who she admires more than anyone, paints her a picture of her sycamore tree. Juli often sits out with her dad on the porch for hours, listening to him talk and watching him paint. Juli hangs the picture in her room so she'll always be reminded of what the tree represented for her.
Things take a dive for the worse in eighth grade when Juli overhears Bryce talking to Garrett about her mentally challenged uncle. Bryce wants to punch him (to be exact "slug him"), but doesn't want to lose his friend, so he pretends to laugh. Juli, furious and hurt, decides to abandon every thought of Bryce, even though Bryce's grandpa is very good friends with Juli and helps her tame her yard. The flip comes here: the more angry Juli is and the more she ignores him, the more Bryce notices and likes Juli, especially after he finds an old article about Juli's protest for her tree from elementary school. Bryce begins to see that Juli is smart, spirited and "iridescent", as Grandpa Chet calls her. And for once, Bryce can't get Juli out of his head, and Juli hates Bryce the way Bryce hated her.
The climax comes at the eighth grade basket boys' luncheon, an auction in which boys are sold off to win money for charity. Shy Bryce hates this event, but has no choice in the matter. Bryce, being incredibly cute, gets auctioned off to Shelly and Miranda, the prettiest girls in his school, and Juli buys Jon out of pity, a boy who didn't get any offers. While on their lunch date, Bryce finds he can't focus on Shelly and Miranda: he just wants to talk to Juli. He gets his chance when Shelly and Miranda get into a huge food fight over him. While they're fighting, Bryce sneaks over to Juli's table, pulls her away from her date, and asks if she likes Jon. She answers that no, she doesn't, but is clearly still annoyed at Bryce and wants nothing to do with him. Bryce, in his relief, takes her hands, leans in and tries to kiss her, but she yanks back and runs away. Unfortunately for Bryce, this act is witnessed in front of his entire class, so he is dogged the rest of the day by taunts, especially by his friend Garrett. It is implied that Bryce drops Garrett as a friend in favor of Juli by the end.
Juli manages to get home without Bryce seeing her, but Bryce is determined now. He calls, knocks on her door, and eventually climbs her window. Juli ignores him by sitting in the living room, until she looks out the window and sees Bryce's last attempt at winning her heart: he plants a sycamore tree in her backyard. Juli now realizes Bryce has changed and waves back at him from her living room window. And at that moment Juli realizes that Bryce loves her and he wants her to give him a second chance.

Tags: revenge, romantic, stupid

Review:
"All I ever wanted was for Juli Baker to leave me alone."Flipped is easily the best love story/relationship movie I've seen since (500) Days of Summer.
Eventually Bryce finds himself on the other side of the equation (flipped, get it?), and has to win back the girl he never knew he always wanted.How odd is it that a movie about a couple of kids handles the topic of love in a more mature and genuine way than almost all of the adult-oriented romantic comedies that we're buried under each year?
Humor, issues of class, family conflict, and the lost idealism of youth are introduced into the story by Bryce and Juli's respective families, and there are several outright bittersweet or poignant scenes within the story.The movie is shown from the POV's of both main characters, and often the same event will be shown from each of their perspectives.
The kids chosen to play the older versions of the two (Carroll and McAuliffe) are both great, the fact that the story is set in 50's or 60's suburbia adds a believable sense of innocence to it all, and there is just a fresh feeling to the movie that I can't really describe with words.I heartily recommend this to anyone who likes a good, well-written movie, regardless of the genre.
There is more going on than just Juli and Bryce figuring out their love for each other, and every aspect of this film is well written, touching and relevant."Flipped" is a cute film for everybody who fondly remembers that fiercely independent girl or the guy with piercing blue eyes that lived across the street..
It wasn't over the top romantic, but it was enough to tug my heartstrings and made me go "awwww" instead of going "ewwww".The characters felt like real people, and the issues faced in the story felt so real and believable, it made me believe in the basic form of love once more, and that it still existed in real life (even though I know it's just in the movies, but still).Anyway, if you're looking for a story that is refreshing yet vintage, and wanting to have a lovey-dovey grin plastered on your face, then this is the movie to watch..
I thought that they showed their most potential when acting by themselves, in their own surroundings.I was pleasantly surprised when I found out that Rob Reiner, the director of this film, was the same person who directed 'When Harry Met Sally' and 'Sleepless in Seattle'.
"Flipped" is superbly directed by Rob Reiner and in my book, one of his best movies.
I liked the fact that the story is told from two points of views, Bryce first and then Juli.
If you want to see a really feel-good movie, instead of watching some dumb comedy or shoot 'em up flick, go see FLIPPED!
And while it certainly isn't G-rated fluff (and do not be fooled - this is not a film for young children), the movie is definitely gentle and innocent in many ways.
On the downside, without giving anything away, the ending of the film could have been better patched together, but overall the movie is a cinematic gem like no other.
But, you can see the seeds being laid for the rebellious war babies of the late 1960s.Rob Reiner is a talented director for romances - "When Harry Met Sally." And he is a talented director for handling young actors - "Stand By Me." He combines these talents to help us understand the better part of the human condition; that is, love, respect, sacrifice, forgiveness, and honor.
Back in 1973, an episode of "All in the Family" told the same story from three different perspectives, one of which was from the point of view of Mike "Meathead" Stivic, played by Rob Reiner.
Watching his latest directorial effort, I wondered if the "he said / she said" gimmick of that episode ("Everybody Tells the Truth") was what attracted Reiner to "Flipped," the young-adult novel by Wendelin Van Draanen, which employs the same multi-POV technique that Lawrence Durrell perfected with his "Alexandria Quartet" in the late 1950s.
The film version of "Flipped" shows Reiner at the top of his form, a worthy addition to an ouevre that includes such classics as "This Is Spinal Tap," "Misery," "When Harry Met Sally" and "Stand By Me," the 1986 period piece that "Flipped" most recalls, with its younger characters and coming-of-age theme.
Special kudos to the filmmakers for finding a girl to play young Juli (Morgan Lily) who looks chillingly like Madeline Carroll; I would have bet anything the two were sisters.
With the exception of unfaithful parents when it comes to Stand By Me.What came to mind halfway through the film was why couldn't the movie Speak have been this good?
It's not that big of a deal with the drastic setting change, but maybe I would've been more upset if I was a huge fan of the book to find out the film was set four years in the past.The movie about Bryce Loski (McAuliffe), a kid who moves into the neighborhood at a young age to immediately become eye candy to his new neighbor Juli Baker (Carroll).
Bryce's family, his dad mostly, is annoyed by Juli and her family's crappy yard and continue to bad mouth and make assumptions about the Baker family when they really have no idea what it's like over there.The film is narrated by both leads more often than not.
But it works all the time.At the beginning of the film I thought the narrations were only used for the audience to get affiliated with the lives of the characters and what happened before we got here.
Especially when making a movie as heartfelt as this one.Starring: Callan McAuliffe, Madeline Carroll, Rebecca De Mornay, Anthony Edwards, John Mahoney, Penelope Ann Miller, Aidan Quinn, and Kevin Weisman.
Perhaps it was just one of those films that slipped between the cracks because "Flipped" is a wonderful coming of age film--and is among director Rob Reiner's best.The film is set mostly in the early 1960s.
A young boy, Bryce, moves to a new neighborhood and almost instantly the girl across the street, Juli, begins mooning over him and acting like she's infatuated with him.
It also helped that there were some wonderful supporting actors to assist in telling the story-- some characters you really liked and cared about and a couple who were complete jerks.
As the movie show to us, we can't define a person bad as long as he made some mistakes.Yes,Bryce Loski does make many mistakes,like insulting the Juli Baker' s family ,making fun of Juli's uncle,but we can not deny that he has a most kind heart.Just as the Bryce's grandfather once said , honest is one of the most important character in the human beings.Bryce does have it, even though he might not know.
It somehow explains why parents behave like they do, why some of them are cold and bitter, forgiving and kind.Flipped is a feel-good movie sure to give you a trip down memory lane..
I will be short - I haven't expected this Saturday afternoon movie (just watched it for the first time) was so, so well made - touching, bringing old lost memories, it melted down my heart and brought me to tears far more than once.
I remembered I watched a video about an experiment, tester made some terrible taste juice and asked kids' options with a guilty face because of her terrible cooking skills; the experiment reflects the difference between boys and girls in young age 3-5 years old.
That experiment was interesting, it just shows that girl naturally has better social skills development compared to the boy.Therefore Juli started her consciousness in age 7, and experienced some thoughtful thoughts about the "complete painting view" in her young age, and in the same age arrange, the boy, Bryce Losk just flipped.
Rob leads us to flip from Juli's view to Bryce's view to shows us the true nature of their friendship and love, their love and respect to each other and ends this story with a lovely and sweet ending.
It's a bit too Wonder Years at times, but the odd two-narrators gimmick plays right into the film's "flip" in structure.It's a surprising-engaging and beautifully-told story about young romance though being static for few moments in the middle.
The story revolves around Bryce Loski and Juli Baker, young children who are brought together with the strong bond of love.
Despite being opposite in all sense they both fall in love with each other.The importance of understanding varying perspectives is always worth communicating, and Flipped, despite its cloying approach, manages to deliver this idea with a decent amount of sincerity intact.If you want a ultimately feel-good film about young love, this is a movie to watch.
With a technique borrowed from Casino of the story being told from two different protagonist points of view, Rob Reiner gives us a wonderful family film about first love.
a sweet, charming, moving, lovely, coming-of-age romantic drama comedy film.
Flipped is a sweet, charming, moving, lovely, well-acted coming-of-age romantic drama comedy film.While the plot offers nothing new in particular (as with mostly all rom- com films)...the 'girl meets boy' mixed with 'the not-your-typical girl next door' story, but the storytelling is slightly different.
As the film progresses, you are so emotionally invested in the characters that you actually begin to eagerly anticipate what the other side of the story might be, how the other person feels the way he/she does.
Flipped is a period young love story, told in a simple and heartfelt manner.
I like the way the movie tells the story of both sides.
It's fun, and young love and a kind of family story like this movie always interesting to watch..
He achieves to imprint a soul to the story and their characters in his movies (rare to find in an American reel), blurring the gap I feel there is in the way of telling a story (regarding European approaches e.g.), and gets the best of both worlds with a true original.
If I ever get into this business as I've been dreaming since my kid years', I would love to follow his example.My deepest thanks to his work, and very best wishes he keeps on making these worth watching films..
Its amazing how the same situation can be viewed by different perceptions by two people.The lead actors do an extremely good job with their acting, so does the grandpa.This is a teen movie without hot high school cheerleaders or party life(how much can we take?).There's always a kid like Bryce Loski and girl like julie baker in every school whom you can associate with!I registered to IMDb just to write a review about this movie seeing that only there were 51 user reviews!!Watch this movie if you don't know what to watch and you will feel so good about your friends and family and life after watching this!.
This one is now part of my collection, as is any Rob Reiner film.I loved the story of us and am always amazed at this filmmaker's in depth understanding of both human complexity and humor.
It is the story that makes the film and this is a must see example of such!Heart, love, life are consistent themes for this filmmaker, thank God. This sort of responsibility is all to often over-looked by may of today's directors and producers alike.Flipped for Flipped :) Highly recommended..
Another major flaw is the endless ping- pong, story telling device where we see the same scene over again from the perspective of each of the two main characters.We witness entire passages of this film devoted to nonsensical issues like whether or not to eat the neighbor's farm fresh eggs because they might be tainted by salmonella.
Flipped (2010) tries to be a feel-good and nostalgic story about simpler times in America where blacks don't exist and old men can openly acknowledge their curiosity for young girls.
The writing acting and especially the directing were not just bad they were terrible..I didn't find any reason to think that the two leads would be a good couple...the dialog was boring and not even slightly reflective of the era it was uselessly based in...there was not one funny moment in it...it was not a comedy or a drama...it had no great family moments...the whole retarded brother sub plot was totally useless and difficult to watch (his acting was brutal)...but not as bad as Mr. Loski...the grandfather who neglected his grandson and swooned over the neighbours daughter was disturbing...Bryce's best friend would never have been Bryce's best friend...Juli's inability to forgive was out of character...the saxophone subplot disappeared and I'm as bored of this review as I was of the film.
Flipped is a cute movie about the love of a girl for her neighbor: a boy who clearly doesn't feel the same way about her.
This movie is like most of the romantic movies,BUT there are two kids,and we can see how they grew up and how the their feelings changing.The narrative is amazing and its always have an atmosphere.The girl is so beautiful,i fall in love with her under 1 second.Maybe this is the reason why I'm so pleased with this movie.
Watching this movie was like watching wonder years ....Find your love, Live your life.
Watching this movie was like watching wonder years ....Find your love, Live your life.
Watching this movie was like watching wonder years ....Find your love, Live your life.
Well acted and directed movie grasp story from very beginning and goes through lot of twists or flips we may say.
Apart from love story, director did good job to capture high spirited character of Juli.
As you learn about their personalities and their families, you can better understand how the two children develop into young adults.When I saw that this book was being made into a movie, I couldn't wait for it to come out!
This movie is heartwarming and adorable, and definitely goes a bit deeper than the average coming-of-age tale.The hour and a half it takes to watch Flipped is well worth it, for kids and adults alike..
The film is practically overflowing with nostalgia, but it is also a sincerely heartwarming tale of love and growing up.My perception of the early 60's time period seen here has formed solely through movies I've seen and stories I've heard, but I really do feel like Reiner has captured the positive side of this time period so well.
This is a movie that tells the age old story of two unlikely people falling in love, but with such a unique twist.
Lovely Storyline was perfect and unique.Each dialog was what u think it should be because u would have said the same.while watching the movie i was totally in it.And Callan Macauliffe made no mistakes.I am telling u this boy has a promising great future.Great timely gestures,indicating exactly what was being said.
Reiner has made some of my favorite movies of all time and shown, perhaps, more diversity than any other director working today (could you get more different than This is Spinal Tap, Stand by Me, The Princess Bride, A Few Good Men, and When Harry Met Sally?).
This is one of the best feel-good movies that anyone would love irrespective of age and taste.
It created a sense of wonder and amazement on how Julie and Bryce's story was told in their pint of view.The movie really told this story in a way that made me swept away and really how I feel in today's world.
I only have 4 favorite movies, Cast Away, 50 First Dates, One More Chance and Flipped..And among all these, only Flipped made me wanted to watch it over and over, getting the same nostalgic and satisfying feeling every time..I believe that only really good movies can make you feel that way..I loved how I understood each of the leading roles' point of view in same scenes which are played twice..I enjoyed the detailed phasing of this movie that even the minor roles were as essential as the leading ones.Moreover, the setting of this movie suits perfectly in its genre which is old-school teenage romance.I realized how charming and beautiful first love could be especially when started at early age,,This movie finally gave justice to how my first love drama turned out..
Watching the movie, 5th time today; I flipped again.
At all point of time while watching the movie one can actually put herself/himself in the shoes of the characters.
The storyline is awesome for the subject matter at hand I would give this little Gem a 100 on the Star scale First rate acting by both the main characters and the Director is a Huge Name Rob Reiner Director of Stand by me and the Bucket List, This is a whole family kind of movie though it is PG 13 I did not hear or see anything that I would call Inappropriate in any way there was no violence no foul language and no sexual content.
It is truly a family film and I would say sit down and enjoy this movie Flipped.
I really can't resist to smile every time Juli and Bryce have their talks.The movie was really great.
Flipped is a wonderful movie that is beautiful because of the characters and the personalities ...
"Flipped" is a beautiful story, full of endearing and deep characters whom you'll fall in love with at once.
In Flipped, both Bryce and Juli's sides were told from the first person point of view, which allows the readers to feel for the two characters as though they were part of the romance.
He did after all direct Stand By Me which is probably the daddy of coming of age stories.As in the title, what I liked about this film was when it 'Flipped'.
There's so much build up to the inevitable between Bryce and Juli that when it comes, that's it - end of film.I'd like to think that a sequel could be made to continue the story but it probably won't happen.