Review of Frances (1982) by Alex Aka Zander W — 10 Sep 2007

A compelling performance by Jessica Lange makes this movie worth watching.

This review of Frances (1982) was written by Alex Aka Zander W on 10 Sep 2007.

Frances has generally received positive reviews.

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By Michael H (3,299) on 14 Jun 2008

If you want the real truth and can get ahold of a copy, read Frances' book, Will There Really Be A Morning? It blows the movie away…

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By Jared D (162) on 09 Apr 2012

Sad tragic story of the life of frances farmer hollywood star turned tragic icon jessica lange is amazing in this as is sam shepard I have…

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By Bruno L (623) on 19 Apr 2009

This is a very difficult film to watch. Jessica Lange gives an incredible performance, as the long tortured actress Frances Farmer…

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By Edith N (976) on 02 Oct 2008

Mental health institutions have gotten better, and fewer people need to go into them…

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By Kat L (141) on 12 Sep 2008

Frances is a flick based on 1930s rebel actress frances farmer whose life and great potentiality were wasted horridly in mental institution…

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By Marcos R (35) on 12 Nov 2007

Jessica Lange is so awesome in this film--any other year and she would have won that oscar--but meryl streep in sophie's choice is hard to…

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By David B (3,254) on 17 Nov 2012

The story of Hollwood star Frances Farmer who refused to let the industry control her and paid the price through a mental breakdown…

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By Darin Z (41) on 17 Nov 2007

It's no wonder jessica lange was nominated for an oscar. she's amazing in this film…

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By Zurina . (29) on 28 Feb 2008

A very good adaptation of the autobiography by Frances Farmer. The movie was almost as amazing as the book! Well-acted by Jessica Lange…

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By Leslie F (36) on 14 Apr 2011

Lange's acting gets a four-star review; the movie gets three stars…

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