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product_id: 3980539
title: "Dear Frankie"
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# Dear Frankie

**Price:** RM239
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- **What is this?** Dear Frankie
- **How much does it cost?** RM239 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Description

Review: Beautifully Crafted - The people who made this gem of a film have every right to be proud of it. It's a beautiful story, told in a very restrained and effective way. It's wonderfully crafted artistically, and the performances are all just excellent. Much of the story is not told through the dialogue, but rather through visual images, bits of Scottish scenery that only someone who lived there would know, and through the expressions that flow across the faces of the actors. Although Shona Auerbach didn't get gimmicky about it at all, I had a sense that she wanted us to get a little feel for just how much Frankie (the title character is a deaf boy) could know what was going on, just by seeing the expressions of the people around him. For example, there's a lovely moment where, just by the way the characters chew on bits of candy, you can read volumes about what they are thinking and feeling. In a later scene, Lizzie (the mom) reveals something shocking and painful about Frankie's history (I won't say what). There is a very long moment where the stranger doesn't say a word, but in that long moment there is this incredibly complex parade of emotions that comes across his face, from shock, to pity, to sorrow, to anger, and then to a profound respect. It's a powerful, pivotal moment in the film, and Auerbach and her cast handle it brilliantly. Emily Mortimer (Lizzie) easily sidestepped all the cliches that could have come into her role, playing this mom who has been deeply wounded, who has a HARD time trusting anyone or anything, but who is despite herself wearing her heart on her sleeve. You care about this woman and you champion her cause, even though even she knows that she's doing all the wrong things. Jack McElhone (Frankie) takes a kid who could be just a little TOO perfect, and makes him believable and real. He is a remarkable find and I look forward to seeing what he does next. As for Gerard Butler (the stranger), I think this is the best work he's done to date. He's already demonstrated uncanny versatility in other roles, and I had been thinking that he has the stuff to become a top-notch actor, given some better opportunities and the right challenges. His work here proves that he already IS a remarkable actor - not only one of the most talented working at this time, but also one of the most SKILLED. The story itself is very simple, and in less skilled hands, it could have been overly sentimental. As handled here, it is memorable and very, very dear. And for the record, I studied and worked in theatre for several years, so I know a little about the level of artistry that is showcased here. These are all careers to watch.
Review: I loved the film, the actors, the characters, plus the setting - For some reason, unlike some viewers, I had no trouble understanding the accents and I listen to BBC in the wee hours when I awaken. On some programs there are some people interviewed who I can not understand much of what they are saying. So I am a tough critic on accents. I am American. This movie rated in popularity just beneath Phantom of the Opera for Gerald Butler. All actors were believable. The little boy was also excellent. It was a heartwarming movie, realistic but not overly dramatic, with good timing. The long pauses were true to life. No sex scenes and no blood. My kind of movie!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Color | Unknown |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,075 Reviews |
| Genre | Action & Adventure |
| Language | English |
| UPC | 065935209485 |

## Images

![Dear Frankie - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ydb70VHjL.jpg)
![Dear Frankie - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81liSnaxiNL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautifully Crafted
*by L***H on April 6, 2005*

The people who made this gem of a film have every right to be proud of it. It's a beautiful story, told in a very restrained and effective way. It's wonderfully crafted artistically, and the performances are all just excellent. Much of the story is not told through the dialogue, but rather through visual images, bits of Scottish scenery that only someone who lived there would know, and through the expressions that flow across the faces of the actors. Although Shona Auerbach didn't get gimmicky about it at all, I had a sense that she wanted us to get a little feel for just how much Frankie (the title character is a deaf boy) could know what was going on, just by seeing the expressions of the people around him. For example, there's a lovely moment where, just by the way the characters chew on bits of candy, you can read volumes about what they are thinking and feeling. In a later scene, Lizzie (the mom) reveals something shocking and painful about Frankie's history (I won't say what). There is a very long moment where the stranger doesn't say a word, but in that long moment there is this incredibly complex parade of emotions that comes across his face, from shock, to pity, to sorrow, to anger, and then to a profound respect. It's a powerful, pivotal moment in the film, and Auerbach and her cast handle it brilliantly. Emily Mortimer (Lizzie) easily sidestepped all the cliches that could have come into her role, playing this mom who has been deeply wounded, who has a HARD time trusting anyone or anything, but who is despite herself wearing her heart on her sleeve. You care about this woman and you champion her cause, even though even she knows that she's doing all the wrong things. Jack McElhone (Frankie) takes a kid who could be just a little TOO perfect, and makes him believable and real. He is a remarkable find and I look forward to seeing what he does next. As for Gerard Butler (the stranger), I think this is the best work he's done to date. He's already demonstrated uncanny versatility in other roles, and I had been thinking that he has the stuff to become a top-notch actor, given some better opportunities and the right challenges. His work here proves that he already IS a remarkable actor - not only one of the most talented working at this time, but also one of the most SKILLED. The story itself is very simple, and in less skilled hands, it could have been overly sentimental. As handled here, it is memorable and very, very dear. And for the record, I studied and worked in theatre for several years, so I know a little about the level of artistry that is showcased here. These are all careers to watch.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved the film, the actors, the characters, plus the setting
*by F***D on February 10, 2024*

For some reason, unlike some viewers, I had no trouble understanding the accents and I listen to BBC in the wee hours when I awaken. On some programs there are some people interviewed who I can not understand much of what they are saying. So I am a tough critic on accents. I am American. This movie rated in popularity just beneath Phantom of the Opera for Gerald Butler. All actors were believable. The little boy was also excellent. It was a heartwarming movie, realistic but not overly dramatic, with good timing. The long pauses were true to life. No sex scenes and no blood. My kind of movie!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Heartfelt performances - lasting impressions
*by H***R on October 5, 2005*

Like many people, I heard of "Dear Frankie" by word of mouth, otherwise I would have missed this deeply satisfying experience. Try finding a theater or movie rental store that carried it, and you'll see how frustrating it was for many of us to see it. Shona Auerbach, the cast, and the crew are to be commended on their top-notch work on this production. I can't recall another movie I've watched in the last 10 years that made me feel so many emotions by the time the credits rolled. This movie has it all - a talented cast, good script, evocative music, and scenery of Scotland that - when all put together - make for a tremendous movie experience. Emily Mortimer, Jack McElhone, Gerry Butler, Sharon Small and Mary Riggans give their all. "Acting" has never seemed so effortless before when you watch these people interact with each other. The boy is especially good, considering his age and the fact that he isn't deaf in real life. Emily Mortimer has a ethereal fragility about her that's necessary for this role. Sharon Small, who I already admire from the Inspector Lyndley mystery series, has a smaller supporting role but does it justice. Riggans is perfectly cast as Nell, mother to Lizzie and grandmother to Frankie. My favorite scene with her involves fingernail polish, whiskey and Barbara Stanwyck (watch it, you'll see what I mean!). And then there's Gerry Butler...the mysterious Stranger with a stoic personality that oh-so-gradually warms up over the course of his involvement with Frankie and Lizzie. Mr. Butler is the most under-rated actor going right now. He consistantly gives tremendous performances and his ability to use his entire face and body are what make him a cut above. There may be a slight difficulty for American viewers in following the dialogue due to the Scottish dialect, but in my opinion this enhances rather than detracts from my enjoyment of the film. Since to my ears it is "different", the movie further takes on a dreamy, surreal feeling that is only enhanced by the music and the Scottish setting. No one with a heart in their chest should walk away disappointed in "Dear Frankie". In fact, I urge you to rent it, borrow it, or buy it and see for yourself right now. Repeat viewings (I have found) spotlight things you may have missed the first time around.

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