For a film that runs just 90 minutes, it leaves a lasting imprint. It will make you laugh (the basket boy auction is hilarious). It will make you cry (the tree cutting is devastating). And it will make you, like Bryce Loski, want to be a better person.
"Flipped" is a tender exploration of first love that goes far beyond typical teenage romance. The film’s central theme, as the title suggests, is the act of flipping —of changing one’s perspective entirely. For the majority of the story, Bryce is blind to Juli's many wonderful qualities. It is only through his grandfather’s guidance and his own experiences that he learns to "see" people for who they truly are. In one of the film's most famous lines, Bryce’s grandfather says, "Some of us get dipped in flat, some in satin, some in gloss. But every once in a while, you find someone who's iridescent, and when you do, nothing will ever compare". This quote has since become iconic in popular culture, often shared on social media and used in wedding vows, speaking to the film's enduring resonance on the nature of true love and character. Flipped Movie 2010
| Character | Actor/Actress | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Madeline Carroll (older); Morgan Lily (younger) | The film's optimistic heart, Juli is an artistic and unconventional girl who is often ridiculed but remains true to herself. | | Bryce Loski | Callan McAuliffe (older); Ryan Ketzner (younger) | The popular but conflicted boy-next-door, Bryce initially finds Juli's attention embarrassing but slowly matures. | | Patsy Loski | Rebecca De Mornay | Bryce's mother, who tries to maintain an image of social propriety. | | Steven Loski | Anthony Edwards | Bryce's father, a dissatisfied man whose character flaws are a key part of the story. | | Chet Duncan | John Mahoney | Bryce's wise and kind grandfather. A crucial mentor figure, he guides Bryce to see Juli's inner beauty. | | Trina Baker | Penelope Ann Miller | Juli's supportive and understanding mother. | | Richard Baker | Aidan Quinn | Juli's artistic father, who imparts life's most important lessons through his paintings. | | Daniel Baker | Kevin Weisman | Juli's mentally disabled uncle, whose care is a central family sacrifice. | For a film that runs just 90 minutes,