Uncle Frank

  • 2020


MOVIE IS emotional intentioned compelling important crowdpleasing
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Positive Reviews 39
Negative reviews 4
Average Rating 3.5/5
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1.5
Hes so good that Uncle Franks failuresits flimsiest and most insincere momentslook all the more frustrating. Av Club
3.5
It may not be an especially deep movie (Ball might need the larger canvas of episodic television for his best work), but its heart is always in the ri .. Den Of Geek
1.5
Its a highly frustrating movie as Ball has assembled a cast who can undeniably do deep work and then gives nothing but a shallow script. Rogerebert
3.0
What good is being your own person if you have to spend your entire public life pretending that youre someone else At this early point in Uncle Frank, .. Indie Wire
4.5
But the latters zesty performance borders at times on scenery chewing, feels very much a woke character construct and distracts from the storys centra .. Variety
4.5
Even if the resolution can be a bit cloying, and some character beats a bit glib, Balls coming out story is a reminder that just because someone doesn .. Austin Chronicle
3.0
For each touching moment drawn from something resembling real life, theres one right behind it thats counterfeit. The Guardian
2.5
When the distance between uncle and niece shortens, Uncle Frank ceases to be a tender portrait of outsider kinship and transforms into a histrionic ro ..
1.5
Bookish, academically minded Betty doesnt feel like she really fits in with this if not redneck then at least pinkish necked horde. The Hollywood Reporter
4.0
Now hes back with Uncle Frank, a diverting comedy drama which deals with forging acceptance in changing times. Telegraph
4.5
A far less somber affair, this is a likable comedy/drama, anchored by a trio of terrific performances. JoBlo
2.5
Even from Balls rosy view, theres still work to be done in regards to reconciliation and acceptance, and isnt that the story that really matters here .. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
These two wildly different parts of the same film dovetail in an emotionally rewarding way, but that doesnt help the feeling that Ball should have cho ..
3.0
A handsomely staged and well intentioned movie, with vibrant performances that enliven its problematic script. Radio Times
1.5
Which is to say, the movies a lumpy thing that doesnt really function as a complete story. Decider
3.1
Our eyes and ears in Uncle Frank belong to Franks niece, Beth (Sophia Lillis, of It), an intelligent, perceptive girl who like Frank doesnt fit in wit .. News Day
4.5
Twenty years after he blazed onto the film scene, Alan Ball is back with another American beauty. New York Post
3.0
Its a well intentioned and rather attractive indie road tripper, which simply cant resist tying things up neatly in the end. Flim List
4.5
None of it matters, and the film doesnt really hide that sentiment to the audience. Film Inquiry
3.0
If all this doesnt sound like enough plot and in this, Balls largely televisual background shows hang on to your beer, because theres been a death in .. Eye For Film
3.0
He doesnt even feel comfortable opening up to the one relative that appreciates and trusts him most, so maybe theres something darker and sadder under .. Flickering Myth
4.0
Uncle Frank teaches us that being true to yourself is the most important thing and that if someone loves you, they will accept that. Flim Threet
3.0
Uncle Frank the character is a bit more compelling than Uncle Frank the film. The Film Stage
5.0
Uncle Frank is an epic journey of self discovery, love and acceptance. Hey U Guys
4.0
Wally is desperate to come, although much to his and Beths frustration, Frank doesnt believe its the right time or place to reveal his true self. Stuff
4.5
Uncle Frank feels like a memoir, and also feels extraordinarily true, and fresh, thanks to the untrammeled terrain it visits, at least in New York. Wsj
3.0
A man coming out to his family in 1973 just doesnt seem like very daring or even interesting subject matter for a film in 2020. The Filmy Ap
4.0
But this very human, small character study has been percolating within him for a long time and it delivers a deep impact for those willing to embrace .. Dead Line
3.0
Theres a lot of potential here but despite a strong cast, Uncle Frank falls a just a tad bit short of the goal line. Solzy At The Movies
3.0
He creates a nuanced drama thats impeccably self controlled and has a deep emotional well. Fresh Fiction
4.5
As far as plots go, the story of Uncle Frank isnt necessarily complicated or new. Culture
3.0
How do you cram so many good people into such a well paced and meaningful film I honestly dont know, but these characters are remarkably worthwhile an .. Movie Chambers
3.0
Lillis, spunky as ever, is cheery and delightful as Beth, meanwhile Macdissi makes a stern anchor for Frank who just wants to be loved in a world that .. The Only Critic
4.5
Ball is masterful at assembling the perfect ensemble casts and UNCLE FRANK certainly doesnt disappoint. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
4.5
Uncle Frank triumphs, in the end, through force of will and generosity of spirit. Film Festival Today
4.0
A Movie We Need Right Now Uncle Frank is set in the 1970s but that doesnt mean that it cant be relevant today. Mama's Geeky
3.5
As first generation immigrants can attest, Kit doesnt feel like he belongs anywhere. Awards Watch
3.0
...from whats going on in front of the camera to what was taking place behind it, it will be hard to keep Uncle Frank a secret come awards season. Movie Show Plus
4.5
Uncle Frank isnt a narrative concerned with misery, though theres plenty of it to go around. Ian Thomas Malone
4.0
A drama full of mental turmoil, whilst having a bucket load of charm, threatened to drown in a subject just a tad water downed for mainstream audience .. Flavourmag
4.5
In which case, Uncle Frank observes an often spoken truth, but one thats always worth remembering: it gets better. WhatToWatch
4.5
Nine Days is a movie with some very compelling elements that managed to hold my attention, but I cant say that it did much more than that. Lenoirauteur
3.8
Playing at Film Fest 919, its an indie thats well worth your time when it comes out in November. Awards Radar
4.5
Theres not much to comment on as it isnt a film driven by such aesthetics, but it doesnt prove distracting either. CRPWrites
3.0
Of course, it doesnt hurt that Eddies entire world is suffocating and horrifically bigoted and homophobic. Edge Media Network



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