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Flatliners

Flatliners

1990
Drama, Sci-fi
1h 55m
Medical students bring themselves near death; their experiment begins to go awry. (imdb)

Directed by:

Joel Schumacher

Screenwriter:

Peter Filardi

Starring:

Hope Davis, Kimberly Scott, Julia Roberts, Kevin Bacon, Oliver Platt, William Baldwin, Kiefer Sutherland, Beth Grant, Julie Warner, Jim Ortlieb

Genres:

Drama, Sci-fi, Suspense/Thriller, Horror

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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Flatliners

1990
Drama, Sci-fi
1h 55m
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paxtonPaxton
Rated 21 Nov 2017
70
65th
Amazing concept for a film that is aptly ripe for a non-CGI death sequence remake. What? They remade it! I knew it could work! Did they do CGI death sequences? Ah, dammit. Anyways, great young cast, the setup had me afraid of what they could do with it, and then they did stuff with it and it wasn't that great. Sound like any other horror movies you've ever seen? Sound like all of them? Hey, if landings were easy to stick I wouldn't delete the first draft of most of my reviews. Hmm. Needs work.
Rated 21 Nov 2017
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 21 Feb 2018
70
65th
What comes around goes around. Explained by peak Julia Roberts.
Rated 21 Feb 2018
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 31 Jul 2009
4
3rd
I hate this stupid fucking film. Kiefer has too be one of the least watchable actors of all time, particularly when he was younger and considerably less talented than he is now. The horrible support cast play through this bland, self indulgent tripe with all the enthusiasm the shitty script and plot deserve.
Rated 31 Jul 2009
battletoadBattleToad
Rated 14 Aug 2007
77
53rd
This dark thriller has a very interesting story a theme that, as of yet, has not been recreated successfully. Not only is it a very unique and interesting film, but it's excellent cast makes it a key film for the game, Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon. Pretty good!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
maartenmaarten
Rated 09 Jul 2016
81
93rd
A film that I watched as a youngster and that always stayed with me - also because of the (in)famous song of course. Upon rewatching it, it still delivered, so quite a lot of points!
Rated 09 Jul 2016
chmulcr0nchmul_cr0n
Rated 29 Oct 2013
48
14th
looks good, sounds good...idea's good...dialogue and plot and all that on the other hand...not so much :(
Rated 29 Oct 2013
naurunauru
Rated 27 Dec 2012
16
11th
Vaguely interesting premise, but the execution is so poorly written, directed and acted that it's barely tolerable. Only Oliver Platt's character is interesting. As for the rest of the group, I was hoping they wouldn't wake up...
Rated 27 Dec 2012
dunbardunbar
Rated 07 May 2012
75
61st
Flatliners is the sort of movie whose script has a decent pulse, but somewhere along the line you realise that there's a heart murmur present at the core of this movie inefficiently pumping mediocre Hollywood cliches your way. This review is in a similar vein.
Rated 07 May 2012
vesupriavesupria
Rated 29 Jun 2010
2
14th
This promised a lot, but in the end was a bit of a drag. It had some good tension, and a great dark atmosphere, but the content was very lacking. I mean, after death experiences leading to a redemption cop-out? The first experience in the field looked like a telephone company advert. Please!
Rated 29 Jun 2010
mlpgaffneymlpgaffney
Rated 18 Aug 2009
88
75th
As much as I hate Joel Schumacher and Julia Roberts, I actually like this movie. It's entertaining and scary and Keifer is in top form. Oh, and the little kid in the hoodie still scares the crap out of me.
Rated 18 Aug 2009
uniquenameUniqueName
Rated 30 Dec 2008
60
18th
What does it mean to be dead? Watch this movie to fall asleep and find out!
Rated 30 Dec 2008
enderender
Rated 12 Oct 2008
57
43rd
Interesting premise. Not-so-captivating movie.
Rated 12 Oct 2008
wayofthegunwayofthegun
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
78th
A very original, frightening story about what the afterlife may hold. Talented cast and strong filmmaking all-around.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
rdwn29905rdwn29905
Rated 04 Jun 2007
61
44th
an underrated film with a stellar young cast
Rated 04 Jun 2007
videoetronVideoetron
Rated 22 Sep 2024
68
72nd
Not bad, even if the plot was after that reused so many times it makes it less novel. The reveal of what's up is a bit cheesy and raises more questions, but there is a style to the movie that makes you almost forget it. I am not a fan of Julia Roberts, but in this one she was surprisingly alright
Rated 22 Sep 2024
eatbeanseatbeans
Rated 24 Apr 2024
5
46th
It's kinda stunning looking but the actors can't do much with their mediocre dialog.
Rated 24 Apr 2024
sopachuco13sopachuco13
Rated 14 Jan 2024
80
62nd
Flatliners is really a special movie. The cast is awesome. It's a who's-who of 80's stars. The originality of the plot really pulled me through this one because the script wasn't my favorite part of the movie. The look of the movie was another thing that I really loved about this movie. I can see why Joel Shumacher ended up getting the Batman franchise because he did a lot in this movie to bring out the gothic elements of Chicago. The sets and set dressing were eye candy. I kept my eyes moving.
Rated 14 Jan 2024
seethruskinSeethruskin
Rated 20 Oct 2023
3
24th
Never quite works the way it wants to. For an idea that is so goofy and has a guy like Schumacher at the helm it takes itself a bit too seriously. It does have a moody atmosphere and the production design is good. Just a bit of a slog to get all the way through.
Rated 20 Oct 2023
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 07 Feb 2023
78
72nd
This is an enjoyable thriller movie. The ensemble cast does a good job here. The script has several good moments. Overall I would recommend this film.
Rated 07 Feb 2023
newtothelytenewtothelyte
Rated 23 Jan 2023
97
97th
Had I been a flatliner, my biggest sin that I would have to atone for is not seeing this movie sooner. Its excessively dramatic in the best way possible.
Rated 23 Jan 2023
rihreyrihrey
Rated 09 Mar 2020
29
22nd
It has an interesting concept but there's not much more to it. Also, it's too fricking long for what it is.
Rated 09 Mar 2020
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 03 Apr 2018
65
39th
hidetheirsideffectspooktvisionsetc-evenhurt+willbaldwinbadactor+asakidhekilledkidanddogcuztree-takenfromfam+flatlinealonetomakeamends-dies-kidgoestoheaven-broughtback
Rated 03 Apr 2018
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 22 Feb 2017
3
24th
Wow, the afterlife sucks. Of interest to music fans: Burial sampled portions of the soundtrack for his song "Rough Sleeper." See here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbxTveAl3tY.
Rated 22 Feb 2017
emmaglasgowEmmaGlasgow
Rated 23 Nov 2016
85
40th
Perhaps this film is one that is more dated than others of the same era. But nevertheless this dark themed film works well though there is a subliminal message that i find jarring.
Rated 23 Nov 2016
ribcageribcage
Rated 13 Apr 2016
72
63rd
I miss the more cerebral horror of the 90s. This film is so full of wonder and strange surreal moments. Granted, the ending could never satisfy imagination and the bewildering ride that proceeds it. But i suspected that from the start and enjoyed the weirdness up until the high came hurtling back to earth in the conclusion. The cast is great...sutherland plays half madness very well. Enjoyed that the characters individual motivations were fleshed out as well
Rated 13 Apr 2016
hsncrspywlhsncrspywl
Rated 06 Nov 2015
63
34th
Schlock fun with some pop psychology, but never gets as actually-maybe-scary as Schumacher's Lost Boys. Excellently moody lighting and weird, somewhat unsettling set design, with a cast that maybe works too well individually and not enough as a real ensemble.
Rated 06 Nov 2015
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 25 May 2015
7
63rd
The main cast is excellent here as five ambitious medical students attempting to experience life after death. Tense medical drama blends with nightmarish scenes of memories and hallucinations as side effects are revealed, creating a powerful sense of discomfort aided by gloomy cinematography, while the emotional quests for resolve that follow add yet another dimension to the film. Puzzlingly, Joe's story is left hanging, but the film remains a great, unsettling thriller with a cohesive feel.
Rated 25 May 2015
ferzathFerzath
Rated 07 Apr 2014
79
62nd
Possibly not great by today's standards, this movie gets some key facts wrong which have the potential to ruin the plot for some viewers. If you are able to overcome this, then this movie offers a decent storyline combined with great cinematography.
Rated 07 Apr 2014
chroniclerChronicler
Rated 28 Mar 2014
85
33rd
A fun,creepy sci-fi horror flick that has an ensemble cast and an interesting premise. Flatliners is a film that brings an interesting look at death,near-death and dealing with one's past. One of Joel Schumacher's better films, Flatliners is definitely worth checking out if you enjoy sci-fi flicks or movies with elements of the supernatural.
Rated 28 Mar 2014
tidusffxTidusFFX
Rated 19 Mar 2011
79
61st
The ending was stupid and some of the hallucinations as well, but on the whole, a good thriller.
Rated 19 Mar 2011
guy-piranhaguy piranha
Rated 25 Feb 2011
70
69th
Most points go to the idea, the execution is somewhat underwhelming considering it's a pretty heavy topic.
Rated 25 Feb 2011
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 21 Sep 2010
64
39th
Silly 90's movie that is cast with a sort of Brat Pack Lite. Interesting concept is not delivered well.
Rated 21 Sep 2010
kelly909kelly909
Rated 22 Jul 2010
95
69th
one of my favorite films ever. the plot is great, and the shots of death were very beautiful and surreal. the characters were well developed. i highly recommend it
Rated 22 Jul 2010
jagadishjagadish
Rated 24 Feb 2010
5
0th
This movie made me flat line =P
Rated 24 Feb 2010
brightpointbrightpoint
Rated 10 Feb 2010
55
27th
A group of medical students face a dilemma... can they bring a moribund script back to life.Apparently not and after watching each person take turns getting hammered by the defibrillators I thought to myself 'hey, give me one of those, I'll need that to make it to the end of the film to find out how it ends.No luck though.'Guys, we're losing him, cleaaaar'_____________________________________
Rated 10 Feb 2010
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 26 Jan 2010
81
48th
An entertaining sci-fi film with an attractive young cast and some interesting ethical issues.
Rated 26 Jan 2010
joeliusJoelius
Rated 04 Jan 2010
28
33rd
Boring story in all honesty interesting idea but failed approach.
Rated 04 Jan 2010
kiralioKiralio
Rated 08 Dec 2009
40
30th
2/5
Rated 08 Dec 2009
countyhellcounty_hell
Rated 03 Sep 2009
50
34th
need to see this again to give it a proper review, though i dont remember liking it, nor do i think the passage of time will help it any.
Rated 03 Sep 2009
bishopmlbishopml
Rated 06 Jul 2009
75
31st
This was a surprisingly really interesting film. The dynamacism between the actors was good, and the plot was very intriguing. There were a few elements to it that made it seem way to far-fetched and a little hackn-eyed, but in film one has to suspend their belief in reality in order to enjoy the film. It is not a must-see or a blockbuster, but it is interesting and makes you question certain ideas such as what is there after death.
Rated 06 Jul 2009
dorkovskyDorkovsky
Rated 09 Jun 2009
2
9th
Interesting ideas wasted to make some silly horror film.
Rated 09 Jun 2009
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 27 Apr 2009
62
18th
Sort of interesting, but after re-watching it realized the pace is way too slow with no great scares or relief of the tension it builds up.
Rated 27 Apr 2009
seryxaSeryxa
Rated 10 Apr 2009
0
15th
Hectic fantasy, filmed in a restless manner.
Rated 10 Apr 2009
van_baggioVan Baggio
Rated 08 Mar 2009
86
61st
Excellent performances of actors who turn to be the gold team of Hollywood...
Rated 08 Mar 2009
bellamyrbellamyr
Rated 10 Jan 2009
80
60th
Suspenseful and at times deeply disturbing. This will give you at least 3 jumps and keep you guessing too.
Rated 10 Jan 2009
blearybleary
Rated 08 Sep 2008
40
47th
poor, mr bacon your an asshole
Rated 08 Sep 2008
cheeseclarkcheeseclark
Rated 03 Aug 2008
80
50th
Good
Rated 03 Aug 2008
batface89batface89
Rated 28 Jul 2008
89
75th
Great creepy story and they really captured the mood with the lighting.
Rated 28 Jul 2008
davebirchdavebirch
Rated 11 Jul 2008
80
35th
Scared the shit out of me as a young teenager, as an adult this an enjoyable psychological horror.
Rated 11 Jul 2008
spoonieluvspoonie.luv
Rated 27 Jun 2008
83
53rd
great movie in its genre.
Rated 27 Jun 2008
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 27 Jun 2008
70
76th
good movie
Rated 27 Jun 2008
dustydDustyd
Rated 15 Sep 2007
75
79th
Not quite a horror film, but that doesn't stop it from being effective and scary.
Rated 15 Sep 2007
stflyst_fly
Rated 21 Aug 2007
70
69th
Nice.
Rated 21 Aug 2007
k44renk44ren
Rated 19 Aug 2007
90
77th
I think I saw this nearly 20 times- I really enjoyed it & appreciated the interesting approach to death & how to handle your past
Rated 19 Aug 2007
irvinejumpirvinejump
Rated 14 Aug 2007
55
41st
The brat pack do death
Rated 14 Aug 2007
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
51st
A pretty cool concept even if it didn't turn out as awesome as it could have on the screen.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 14 Aug 2007
38
24th
At first it looks like it has potential, but as soon as you realize where they are going with this, it's just silly.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
fudgiebfudgieb
Rated 10 Aug 2007
72
29th
I remember being really excited about seeing this because it had such a cool premise, I remember being severely disappointed as well.
Rated 10 Aug 2007
jacobkoshjacobkosh
Rated 03 Aug 2007
74
28th
A completely underrated bit of suspense horror that gave me nightmares for a week.
Rated 03 Aug 2007
jhezabeeJhezabee
Rated 11 Jun 2007
85
61st
I really enjoyed it, even though it is super aged.
Rated 11 Jun 2007
monstergearMonsterGear
Rated 25 Apr 2007
53
13th
Some movies have purposeful ambiguity, which is neat. Some, like this one, just don't seem to be explaining themselves very well at all, which is bad.
Rated 25 Apr 2007
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 24 Feb 2007
50
35th
Not bad.
Rated 24 Feb 2007
driscarpindriscarpin
Rated 02 Jan 2007
42
19th
Linha Mortal estreava há 30 anos nos EUA. Só estou revendo mesmo porque acabei não vendo filme algum em honra do Joel Schumacher (1939 - 2020) na ocasião de sua morte. O vi no SBT nos anos 90 e não lembrava de nada, me surpreendi ao ver uma criança de capuz vermelho atazanando o Sutherland como seu pai o fora em Inverno de sangue em Veneza, fora isso e a excelente fotografia do Jan de Bont, nada de muito marcante para lembrar mesmo. BrRip Yify.
Rated 02 Jan 2007

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