Flashbacks of a Fool
Flashbacks of a Fool is a 2008 British drama film about a Hollywood actor who, following the death of his childhood best friend, reflects upon his life and what might have been, had he stayed in England. The film was directed by Baillie Walsh, and stars Daniel Craig, Harry Eden, Claire Forlani, Felicity Jones, Emilia Fox, Eve, Jodhi May, Helen McCrory and Miriam Karlin.
The film flashes backyears, to a 16yearold Joe Harry Eden and his best friend Boots Max Deacon. We find out that Boots has epilepsy and has recently had an attack in the cinema. Joes nextdoor neighbour, a bored housewife named Evelyn Jodhi May, comes on to him and invites him over that evening, where they are almost caught in flagrante by her unsuspecting husband. The next day, Joe meets up with a popular but quirky girl his own age from town, Ruth Felicity Jones. She invites him back to her house and he accepts, leaving Boots alone and angry. Joe is impressed by Ruths home and her parents record collection. Ruth applies make up to Joes face, telling him think Roxy Girl while she decides to be Bryan Ferry. The song is Roxy Musics If There Is Something. Both of them dance and indicate their interest in each other. Next day, Evelyn watches Joe in the bathroom, seducing him to come to her home on the way to his date. Evelyn coaxes Joe to stop with her and they end up having sex Joe arrives late to meet Ruth, who has been kept company by Boots.Ruth sees love bites from Evelyn on his neck and storms off. Boots questions Joe if he had sex with Evelyn. Joe declines calmly but Boots questions him again, this time making Joe angry. In his frustration, Joe has a fight with Boots. The next day, Evelyn comes on to Joe again, asking him about his date. Joe responds that it was terrible, due to the visible love bites on his neck. She responds saying she really liked how he touched her, then invites him to her house if he wants to repeat it. She proceeds to force her little girl, Jane Jodie Tomlinson, who was watching TV, out to play so they can have the house to themselves. While Joe and Evelyn are in bed, Jane finds a washed up mine, climbs on it and detonates it and is killed instantly. Joe blames himself, runs away on the day of the little girls funeral and doesnt return. ........
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