Frailty

  • 2002


MOVIE IS superficial outstanding disturbing religious
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74 % Certified Fresh
$ 17 Million
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Positive Reviews 51
Negative reviews 18
Average Rating 3.3/5
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3.0
Against all odds in heaven and hell, it creeped me out just fine. EW
5.0
An extraordinary work, concealing in its depths not only unexpected story turns but also implications, hidden at first, that make it even deeper and m .. Rogerebert
2.0
And although the film grows more and more stagnant as it passes the one hour mark, Frailty admittedly does recover for a stirring finale thats as grip .. Common Sense Media
1.5
Paxtons first movie as director is better than you might expect. It has a first rate cast, and Bill Butlers camerawork and some deft editing help to c .. Time Out
3.0
But its undone by a whip lashing climax thats not so much a plot twist as a full on artistic U turn. The Guardian
3.1
Teorema is a film thats short on incident but not at all lightweight or unserious.
1.5
But you probably wont notice, because youll be so busy recoiling.
3.0
Its grisly stuff and made all the more disturbing because of its naturalistic look.
5.0
I dont know if Frailty will turn Bill Paxton into an A list director, but he can rest contentedly with the knowledge that hes made at least one damn f .. E Film Critic
1.0
So grim, dim, and formulaic, that there is no room for any kind of visceral connection or genuine suspense. E Film Critic
4.4
Frailty has been written so well, that even a simple Goddammit! near the end takes on a whole other meaning. E Film Critic
4.5
This is one disturbing movie, folks. It aims to creep you out, and it delivers on all sides. JoBlo
3.0
A nearly perfect genre piece...ingenious, lovingly crafted and genuinely creepy. One Guys Opinion
3.1
Although Frailty may not be a complete success, it offers ample evidence that Paxton could have a career in the directors chair. ReelViews
5.0
Even the title doesnt provide any clues (the word means both mental and moral weakness). Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
This Southern Gothic thriller is an ode to older horrors with an unsettlingly relevant religious twist.
3.8
And although the film grows more and more stagnant as it passes the one hour mark, Frailty admittedly does recover for a stirring finale thats as grip .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
Frailty starts out like a typical Bible killer story, but it turns out to be significantly different (and better) than most films with this theme. Lariat
3.0
You believe whats going on, even as youre shaking your head in disbelief that a movie is actually daring enough to suggest such a thing. Eric Ds Nider
3.0
Decent if disturbing, but not quite as effective as it could and should have been, Frailty brings up some interesting points, but doesnt go far enough .. News Review
3.0
Unfortunately the film doesnt know how to end, which diminishes the experience greatly. Screen It
2.5
And even if the film isnt nearly as clever or insightful as it thinks it is, at least it has the courage to go for a chillingly offbeat conclusion. Shadows On The Wall
1.5
Moody, perverse, and full to busting with metaphorical cautions, Frailty makes the most of its ambiguous title. Pop Matters
4.5
Although Frailty fits into a classic genre, in its script and execution it is a remarkably original work. Film Journal International ..
1.5
Its far more harrowing than any wild eyed, homicidal raving, because he truly believes hes doing the right thing. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.8
... script is quite intriguing but takes several needlessly preposterous turns. Internet Reviews
4.5
Paxton not only directs but acts, so there was a double threat. But he does both with so much commitment that the film is a revelation. Smh
4.5
Its totally perverse thats a compliment in that dont touch me, I need a shower way.
4.0
As a first time director, Paxton has tapped something in himself as an actor that provides Frailty with its dark soul. Toronto Star
4.4
much more than just a horror film, it is an exploration of the relationship between humankind and God Q Network
4.5
One of the best horror mysteries ever conceived and yet one constantly over looked. Cinema Crazed
1.5
You ... get a sense of good intentions derailed by a failure to seek and strike just the right tone. Salon
4.5
This works surprisingly well, as the narrative never feels disjointed or half hearted.
4.0
What makes it so is, above all, Paxtons fearless performance in the movies pivotal role. Bbc
4.4
While Roger Michells film does indeed take a bad detour in its home stretch, it is on the whole a brisk and absorbing morality play. Mr Brown Movies
3.1
A consistently involving experience, but the ending really does let down every that came before it. The Movie Boy
4.0
A completely spooky piece of business that gets under your skin and, some plot blips aside, stays there for the duration. Calendar Live
3.0
Except for this one little religious quirk, hes an ideal father: sincere, patient, deeply loving, full of understanding and compassion. Seattle Pi
2.5
But what Paxton the director doesnt do is maintain any semblance of suspense. Spliced Wire
2.5
The concept behind Frailty is terrifying, but the ending ruins the movie Movie Habit
4.4
Ive always thought that a warning label should be placed on the Good Book. Film Freak Central
1.5
The story of a murderer who calls himself Gods Hands should be psychologically unsettling. Instead, it plays prosaic. Oregon Live
3.0
Paxtons uneven directorial debut fails to unlock the full potential of what is in many ways a fresh and dramatically substantial spin on the genre. Boxoffice Magazine
2.0
Do you have faith in debut director Bill Paxtons helming skills You just might after witnessing this gothic serial killer flick. E Online
4.5
With an admirably dark first script by Brent Hanley, Paxton, making his directorial feature debut, does strong, measured work. La Weekly
3.0
This looks and chills like the start of a very promising new career for Paxton. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.0
As the father, hes full of an earnest, almost wholesome goodness that belies the blood spattering mission hes on. Killer Movie Reviews
3.1
First time writer Brent Hanley knows the trappings of this genre, but doesnt explore it fully. Big Picture Big Sound
3.1
Paxton sets a brooding, somber tone, and he applies the right Hitchcockian touches for the first 80 minutes. Sltrib
3.8
Whether or not you fall fully under the sinister spell of Frailty, the unsettling and accomplished directing debut of actor Bill Paxton, you will have .. Freep
3.8
If the very concept makes you nervous ... youll have an idea of the films creepy, scary effectiveness. Denver Post
4.5
Most thrillers send audiences out talking about specific scary scenes or startling moments; Frailty leaves us with the terrifying message that the rea .. James Sanford on Film
5.0
This is one of the creepiest and most disturbing movies Ive ever seen. Aisle Seat
4.0
Bill Paxton does an excellent job in his directorial debut creating a creepy, gothic horror story. TheMovieChicks.com
4.5
... marvelously off balance and under the skin creepy from the first few minutes. Stream On Demand At Home
4.5
Dad isnt violent or cruel toward the sons hes enlisted in his mission. IGN Movies
4.5
Paxton gives us a real story, and fuels it with conviction and momentum without a bunch of headache inducing window dressing. Nitrate Online
1.5
Mr. Paxton has taken a framework gothic thriller and has placed upon it an absorbing tale about religious obligations and the role it plays in family .. Films Nobs
5.0
Frailty is dark, disturbing, twisted, thought provoking, and probably one of the most well crafted and profound films to come out of Hollywood in the .. Cinema Phile
4.0
Actor Bill Paxtons directorial debut is a stark horror film full of surprises and genuine scares. Net Flix
2.0
Frailty is disturbing, all right, but then so is sticking needles in your eyes. And I wouldnt recommend either. Ear Of Newt
1.5
When it comes to being straight with the audience, frailty, thy name is Paxton. Boston Phoenix
1.5
Thumbs up to Paxton for not falling into the Hollywood trap and making a vanity project with nothing new to offer. Supercala.com
3.8
You wont look at religious fanatics or backyard sheds the same way again. Citysearch
3.3
Like an angel singing out of tune, Frailty seems likely to be remembered for being forgotten. Apollo Guide
4.4
Frailty offers chills much like those that you get when sitting around a campfire around midnight, telling creepy stories to give each other the willi .. Zap2it.com
1.5
This is a horror picture for individuals who only like their frills to stay firmly on the surface
2.0
Frailty contains all the trappings of the Gothic murder story without any sense of irony, complexity, or graveyard creepiness.
1.5
Plodding, superficial, unmemorable unfortunately, these adjectives can now apply to Bill Paxtons directorial debut as well as his usual screen presenc .. eye WEEKLY
5.0
It grabs you in the dark and shakes you vigorously for its duration. Arizona Daily Star
2.0
A sometimes long but always eerie ride, thanks to the conviction of Paxtons performance as a God fearing man with murder on his mind. Journal News (Westchester, ..
3.0
Frailty is the best film of 2002 so far. If youre willing to take the ride, then Frailty will be downright hypnotic. Hollywood Bitch Slap



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