Review of 3, 2, 1... Frankie Go Boom (2012) by Eva W — 09 Sep 2012

Frankie Go Boom is a refreshingly fun, ridiculous story about brothers, families, recovering alcoholic actors, a gorgeous transgender Ron Perlman and an equally lovely domestic pig. The dynamic between Charlie Hunnam and Chris O'Dowd perfectly sets up the chaos that ensues as they try to secure a video gone AWOL. The movie takes the big brother/little brother relationship to an entirely outrageous level, while incorporating several unique and equally outrageous, funny characters who help or inhibit their quest. As always, Lizzy Caplan does a great job in the role of the quirky, damsel in distress to Charlie Hunnam's charming & endearing, but blundering, knight-in-shining armor. Mr. Hunnam's character in this movie is a stark contrast to the role he plays in Sons of Anarchy, but he provides a great performance as the poor victim of his brother's shenanigans.

I was only disappointed that the pig, poignantly portrayed by the inimitable Oliver Ham Austin, didn't get a little more screen time. His moving performance during the pool scene? Oscar-worthy. Oscar-worthy, my friend.