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Summary: A disturbing look into religous fanacitim
Review: Frailty is a frightening film about a man's fall into religious fanaticism, and the devastation it causes for his children later in life.Bill Paxton plays the father of two young boys who one day believes an angel tells him the end of the world is coming, and he has to destroy demons in the disguise of humans. He enlists the help of his sons and goes on a killing spree. Scary? Yes, especially in this day and age of extreme cultists. This kind of thing happens in our world, and Frailty takes us right into the disturbing heart of the matter. Though this film isn't perfect, it still provides an excellent, chilling story. The acting is well done, in particular the young actor playing the eldest son Fenton. He skillfully plays a boy caught in the midst of his father's delusions and not wanting any part in it. Frailty made two major mistakes though. One is during the first half of the film, narration of one of the sons as an adult is so prevalent it becomes annoying. Most of the scenes can speak for themselves, and it ruins much of the natural tension. Fortunately the narration becomes more intermittent as the film progressives, and helps rather then hurts the film. Also, the ending builds up to become very ambiguous, then makes the truth more obvious in the final moments, ruining much of the terror the film could have left its audience with. Sometimes not being sure about something is more frightening then knowing the truth. But despite these flaws, Frailty is an excellent film any suspense or horror film love will embrace. It leaves you guessing what happens next; hoping for the best but preparing for the worst. Frailty is a great debut from director Bill Paxton. This one promises more good things from him in the future. But this film isn't for the weak at heart. Check it out if you dare!
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Summary: Paxton Shines In Directorial Debut
Review: Bill Paxton must've been really thinking smart when he decided to direct this high-octane chill-ride from start to finish. FRAILTY is a major success for Paxton on all levels, and his role in the movie is every bit as important. His chilling lines and his more-than-frightening atmosphere really keep you on the edge of your seat. Although the pace of the movie is a bit slow at times, Paxton and other stars like Matt O'Leary and Matthew McConaughey provide excellent roles and really manage to shine bright. The scenes where the supposed "demons" are disposed of are truly frightening, without having to show any blood, guts, or gore. And one particular scene involving Matthew McConaughey and the detective will truly make you jump (let's just say the "ax" is chilling in this scene). This movie has thrills, chills, and all the right ingredients for a scary movie...and succeeds quite well. Bill Paxton was smart to make FRAILTY. Critically acclaimed and hailed by many who went to see it, myself included, this DVD movie is worth the purchase and worth the ultimate attention. If you watch this movie before bedtime, you might not want to go to sleep right away...it's just that scary. And for more reasons than one can think, that's exactly why Paxton, McConaughey, and FRAILTY shine. A brilliant movie, and a solid director debut for Bill Paxton. Two thumbs up...WAY UP!
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Summary: Bill Paxton is no actor (or Director)
Review: Bill Paxton appears to be constipated as he attempts to act. He is not fluid nor is he believable. He's got to be the worst working actor in the business (except for perhaps Adam Sandler). You just want to shake him or something everytime he speaks. And as far as his directing - nothing special at all. For the movie itself - convoluted plot, pointless in meaning, and very laughable.
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Summary: did you like sixth sense? or the others?
Review: like the title says, did you like "the sixth sense" or "the others"? This is one of those movies, that when your done watching it..you ask yourself.."how did i not hear about this movie...or why didnt this movie make more money at the box office"? this movie will keep you watching from begining to end. but unlike the sixth sense and the others you dont have to wait to the ending to justify watching the whole thing. its good all the way through.
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Summary: Terrifying Tale of Unspeakable Horror
Review: FRAILTY escaped audience attention when in the theaters, probably because of the critical scrutiny of the fundamentalist religious Right, the content of the story line, and the overall repulsion of the story. But it is these very excuses that make this film exceptional in quality when it is viewed in the privacy of the home on DVD. The story relates the thin line between sanity and insanity, between faith and the over-the-edge messages from the messengers of God about the encroaching Millennium, and the viscerally tough distinction between parent/child love and induction of madness. Blessed with a fine ensemble cast that includes actor/director Bill Paxton in an amazingly understated role of a man mired progressively deeper into insanity, Matthew McConaughey as the narrator of this twisted tale of multiple murders, Powers Booth as the FBI agent investigating the confession of McConaughey's character, and excellent young actors in the pivotal roles of the victimized sons. Paxton and his lighting director and editor have elected to keep a suffocatingly bland surface on which to paint this macabre tale, a technique which leads the viewer to be more sympathetic to the range of the characters affected by this God's Hand trail of mayhem. The murders are graphic only in the eyes of the victims and the perpetrators which increases the grisly effect of what is being done before our eyes. The only flaws in this fine little film are the somewhat wooden script and the over the edge musical score that is unrelenting in its morbid atmosphere. A surprise for film lovers........but be warned that this story may offend some religious minds.
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Summary: Decent horror flick
Review: Only demons fear me. You're not a demon are you? That is the question that drives this cool film. i coul not give it five stars because at times it could be a tad boring. However the acting was top notch especially by Bill Paxton. I hope he directs more films like this one. A deffinate suprise hit!
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Summary: Difficult and Disturbing . . .
Review: That is exactly how my husband and I sat through only one-half of this film. It was too much to stomach on one full sitting. But the next night we watched the rest and I am glad we did. Obviously I will not reveal anything to you, however, as a parent, several of the scenes involving the children were uncomfortable. If you are able to watch partly gory but intensly psychological films, then this film is for you. Would I watch it again? Yes.
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Summary: superb
Review: THIS IS THE MOST UNDER RATED FILM IVE EVER SEEN. i was wanting to go and see a movie one day but didnt want to waste my money to see another worthless empty minded disapointing hollywood flick.i was looking at the movie list and saw frailty it was the least talked about movie at the time and it was directed by bill paxton. bill paxton is a very good actor and has had many very good roles so i figured this is gonna be good.so i went to the theater sat down and started watching the movie. i couldnt believe it. a quarter way through the movie i thought to myself whats going on here whay havent i heard more about this movie this is really good stuff.this is a "what if" movie if ive ever seen one.what if some people really where demons! and what if there really where people assingned to destroy them!. how would anyone know. im not religious but it makes me think a lot more about it.FIRST RATE ACTING. DIRECTING. AND WRITING.
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Summary: One of the Years Best!
Review: By my surprise, Frailty turns out to be one of the best films of the year. About a father and his 2 sons who are chosen by God to kill the demons in the world. One catch, the demons come in the form of humans. With incredible performances from Bill Paxton, Matthew Mcchonaughey, and especially Matthew O'Leary as the young Fenton, this film is horrifying. Director Bill paxton creates an eerie atmosphere that makes the film all the more creepy. I don't want to give much away about the movie and there are a few surprises that will make you jump so all I can say is I loved this movie. Everything about it. I love horror movies and rarely do I get frightened by them. This one did it!
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Summary: Awesome! The world of Horror HAS BEEN REBORN!
Review: You know everytime I think that the world of horror is just about dead, I'm proved wrong! And of all the people that saved it this time . . . It was Bill Paxton! I still can't believe I said that! I usually hate Bill Paxton! This movie is creepy, twisted, haunting, and flat out WEIRD! I loved every minute of this film. I couldn't stop watching it! Then I hear that BILL PAXTON DIRECTED IT! I never thought he had it in him! This movie, in my opinion, ranks up there with Psycho, The Exorcist, The Omen, Silence of the Lambs, and Texas Chainsaw Massacre. What I love the most about this film is that you can never really figure out what is going on, and what is real and what is not! I highly recommend this film to anyone who enjoys the darkside of film, because this is without a shadow of a doubt one of THE BEST DAMN HORROR FILMS I HAVE EVER SEEN!
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