Review of Frailty (2012) by Josh L — 25 May 2010
One of the best thrillers I've seen in awhile. Plenty of suspense and a thought-provoking story that doesn't have clear cut answers to everything it presents. Bill Paxton is equal parts endearing and genuinely creepy in the father role and the kids playing his sons do a good job.
Matthew McConaughey doesn't really do much other than narrate the flashbacks that 3/4 of the movie consist of in "The Usual Suspects" fashion. Unlike that movie though, I was invested in the characters enough to care what was going on.
The twist at the end is kind of predictable, but everything before it was so good that I didn't even care much. Frailty has great atmosphere, chilling performances, and a story that will stick with you.
Can't ask for much more than that out of a psychological thriller.
This review of Frailty (2012) was written by Josh L on 25 May 2010.
Frailty has generally received very positive reviews.
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