I finally believe love is friendship. But it didn't happen to me. I just hope it did.

Rob Reiner's nostalgic romcom doesn't quite hit the mark the way his other films have. While the movie does convey the general awkwardness of being a teenager in the 1950s. Unfortunately, it also drags out the ignorance of a generation out along with it. Rebecca De Mornay and John Mahoney are thankfully around to save us all from the overwhelming ignorance conveyed by Anthony Edwards (who loses quite a few brownie points in my book for taking this part in the first place).Madeline Carroll is an incredible find, though her character is a little overdone, and Callan McAuliffe is convincing as the awkward teen as he most likely had just survived his awkward teens when cast for the film. It's a film you REALLY WANT to like if you're a fan of Reiner's work, but in general the film drags on a little too much, highlighting comments of VAST ignorance that the mixed audience viewing the film with me found very offensive.

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.. I always recommend this movie every time I'm asked about what good movies to watch!

Madeline Carroll plays there. I know her from Jackie Chan's movie so I watched also this one. I was literally in love when I saw it for the first time! I had to re-watch it like 10 times I think? This story is so real and it makes me think on lots of things. Those actors were perfectly picked for this movie. I love how calmly they look, what attitude they had to for releasing this movie. I like Madeline's talent for acting. She can merge with every role she got! Maybe it's because of her true smile, or eyes? Whatever it is, it's very big gift from God. Great job! Really. It has my all respect! :) Writing this review makes me wanna watch it again. :D