A Gen Xer’s Cri de Coeur, ‘Flipside’ Is Nevertheless Worth the Watch

While I predict most will initially find the director and narrator, Chris Wilcha, to be an annoyance, he eventually takes a bundle of exasperations and finds within them a measure of acceptance and gratitude.

Via Adam Beckman
Chris Wilcha in 'Flipside.' Via Adam Beckman

Here’s a prediction I’m confident will hold true for those buying tickets to see “Flipside”: Most will initially find the director and narrator, Chris Wilcha, to be an annoyance. Between the Woody Allen-like intonation and the poor-poor-privileged-me routine, you may want to return to the box office and demand a refund — but, really, you shouldn’t. Bear with Mr. Wilcha.

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