This movie definitely had potential. How can you go wrong with Alan Arkin? Unfortunately it did. Possibly a casting problem. Arkin as with most of his films is by far the most interesting thing about this movie. Always like to see him act.

"Raising Flagg" is a laid back, innocuous indie comedy about a cantankerous, attention-seeking old codger (delightfully played by Alan Arkin) and his run-ins with various members of his family and community.

Preferring the appreciative chuckle to the full-throated guffaw, writer/director Neil Miller gently ribs his small town folk without once resorting to condescension or caricature to get the laugh. Arkin is nicely complemented by a cast of familiar and not-so-familiar faces (Austen Pendleton and Richard Kine being probably the most recognizable of the lot),while the Pacific Northwest setting provides a scenic backdrop for all the shenanigans.

When Flagg become sick and the family trickled in to pay their respects.

A real shame.

---------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Deliberately botched (for the "it's so bad it's good" crowd) 2 I don't want to see it 3 I didn't finish and or FF'd through it 4 Bad 5 I don't get it 6 Good 7 Great but with a major flaw 8 Great 9 Noir with moral 10 Inspiring with moral.