Frailty
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Movie Reviews of Frailty
Movie Review: GOD MADE ME DO IT
Summary: 5 Stars
Matthew O'Leary. Remember that name. Although he'll probably be remembered most for his roles in the two SPY KIDS movies, this is a performance of rare depth and power from such a young man. He plays little Fenton Meeks in this richly layered directorial debut for Bill Paxton. Paxton co-stars as his father, who one day out of the blue is told by angels he must start killing "demons". Along with Jeremy Sumpter as brother Adam, he is coerced in helping destroy these demons. We find this out through the reminiscings of a now adult Fenton, played with controlled passion by Matthew McConaughey. Fenton has come to an FBI agent's office (the delightfully morose Powers Boothe) to tell him that he knows the identity of a current serial killer called "God's Hand Killer." The killer, he says, is his brother. Brett Hanley's script is full of twists and turns, and a shocker of an ending. Paxton gives us some really disturbing imagery, including an angel that visits Paxton while he is working underneath a car; and some riveting scenes involving young Fenton's imprisonment in a cellar.
This is a dark and disturbing film, but is well made and sticks with you after you've seen it.
RECOMMENDED.
Movie Review: Wickedly Clever
Summary: 5 Stars
Bill Paxton plays the good young Christian father of two small boys who live in an everyday country town living ordinary lives. Skip to the future. Matthew McConahay's character walks into a detective's office and claims to know who "The God's Hand Killer is."
He proceeds to tell an intricate and wildly twisted story of the horror that him and his brother faced, shortly after his dad supposidly flew over the cuckoo's nest (went looney).
Amazingly timed perfectly to riddle you with fear at every turn. The instant hard hitting soundtrack is put in very nicely to keep your heart pounding and you on the edge of your seat. This clever and taught thriller will throw you for one heck of a loop more than once.
Very much worth your time, if you are a Stephen King fan, HOLD ON TO YOUR SOUL, this movie kicks everything kickable. Definitely one of King's finer acomplishments.
Keep in mind that this film is VERY intense and relentless so don't think your watching another Scream wannabee. It is gaurenteed to scare the everlovin' shtuff out of you. More mentally perhaps than physically.
However, if your one to bring out your gore meter, then don't bother, the body count may rise but Hannabal may be more up your alley.
Movie Review: be a Christian, earn a "Get Out Of Jail Free" card!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Frailty's a creepy ride that'll get under your skin, and it might even make you do a double-take the next time you see your so-called quiet unassuming neighbors. The movie's been thoughtfully reviewed by many folks here, and there's not much more I can add. But some of these overly negative reviews...I dunno, I do respect their opinions and all, but it seemed like more than a few of 'em took this film a little too personally. Some even concluded that the message said Christians get a "free pass" on Earth. I don't know why they'd think that. I mean, I've talked about Frailty with friends of various religious beliefs/opinions, Christians included, and not one of 'em would ever want to walk in "Dad" Meiks' shoes, even with the assurance of earning a "free pass". But I gotta admit...some reviews, while I might've disagreed with 'em, were nonetheless pretty thought-provoking & brought another perspective to the table. But that happens to be one reason I liked Frailty so much...it definitely stirs up the passion in people, regardless of whether they liked it or not. The thin-skinned might want to avoid this movie, but I highly recommend it to anyone else...a second viewing (or third, for that matter) is essential as well.Movie Review: Mind-blowing!
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is crazy. During Frailty, you'll wonder who is right and who is wrong. You'll wonder what is real and what is not. And that's why Frailty is great.No, this isn't some sissy Halloween or Scream [movie]; this is a gung-ho, hell, fire, and brimstone jubilee. Frailty is about people killing through the divine influence of God. Yeah, that's pretty screwed up. Would God really have people here on earth do his dirty work? No way, the people in this movie must be insane. They're just imagining things. At least that's what Fenton Meiks (Matthew McConaughey) thinks. Unfortunately, his father (Bill Paxton) disagrees.
I suppose it'd be pretty rough to see your dad hack somebody to death with an axe, especially as a child. If my dad was that serious about something, rest assured that I'd believe him. Fortunately, Frailty shows scenes like these discretely, politely, and tastefully. The movie isn't as appalling as it sounds. I mean, it sure isn't family fun, but it's such a great movie.
It just hit a note on me. I was chilled down to the bone. I remember walking out of the theater with my mouth open. I looked over to my friend and said, "That was insane."
You have to see Frailty.
Movie Review: If Hitchcock Had A Dean Koontz Script...
Summary: 5 Stars
I rented this film after listening to a local radio interview with Bill Paxton on my way to work. The deejays compared Paxton's directorial debut with Spielberg's "Duel", in the sense that FRAILTY is a low-budget thriller with a new director that has the potential to be among the greatest. I agree. This film was better than I expected. But to be fair, my harshest criticism is that FRAILTY will be one of those great thrillers that will slip under the radar because of its deceptive title, and will be lost among imitators who have huge Hollywood budgets and big-name stars.One of the scariest ironies I discovered was the similarity of this film to the case of Oregon City serial murderer Ward Weaver, whose father and brother committed a double homicide several decades ago. That was very disturbing to me because I was exposed to the media coverage firsthand.
But FRAILTY is still a work of fiction, and adapting the FBI method of investigative interviewing, Paxton delivers the goods chapter-by-chapter. The style of storytelling is a beautiful touch, and the last interrogative question is answered with a twist that could make an athiest believe in the power of God.