Flip Flops

The film constructs its comedy from a basic physical ailment, using it as an engine for a series of increasingly absurd visual gags. It relies entirely on the actor's pantomime, transforming a simple itch into an epic struggle between bodily need and social decorum.

Those who tire of complex plots will find joy in this straightforward, silent-era chaos. What lingers after the final reel is the sheer simplicity of the premise and the universal relatability of discomfort. — MovieFinder Editorial