Frailty

Excellent thriller, limited gore great acting from all the cast.

Nine Things About the Movie "Frailty" (USA, 2001)1. This is one of the most underrated psychological horror movies of all times.2. Its theatrical release was really only into art houses, and it's still pretty unknown today - probably because the sensitive subject matter and extremely dark undertones keep it from being talked about much.3. Matthew McConaughey kind of stars in it as a guy named Fenton, but most of the movie is a flashback to Fenton's childhood in Texas, where he lived with his younger brother Adam and their father (played by Bill Paxton, who also directed this movie). One morning, the father tells his sons that he got a vision from God and now he needs to destroy demons. Adam is excited to help his father, but Fenton is much more skeptical. As Fenton learns what his father means by "destroying demons", the three develop a strained relationship.4. I can say no more about the plot. The less you know, the better, whether you want to see the movie or not.5. The script and the acting are so tight and tense that it manages to be a pretty shocking horror film even though it shows almost no blood.6. The movie makes some serious statements about religion. It also makes you reflect on family and what you would (and wouldn't) do for them.7. There are different levels of sadness and horror here, depending on how deep you want to look into the darkness.8. I've seen the movie four times in the past 13 years and I'm still chewing on the ending. And the title.9. This is a bold, unflinching contemplation of the terrors of faith and the trauma of childhood. It's a legitimate "hidden gem" of American cinema, and will probably always remain that way.

I watched this for the first time on DVD a few nights ago, and to be honest, it's been hard to stop going over it in my head. Not just the story, mind you, but the whole presentation from beginning to end. I'm sure many of you have read the other reviews, so I won't repeat what's already been said, but this is a movie that is a definite classic and will hopefully be re-released at full length.I've recently been going over the whole genre on film with notables like 'The Exorcist - The version you've never seen', 'From Hell' and 'Near Dark' (another Bill Paxton masterpiece), `Frailty' is quite possibly the Exorcist of this decade. I say this for the following reasons:1. As dark as the movie was and shocking in places, after listening to the writer's commentary and Paxton's commentary (something I've never done before), they actually cut a lot of footage out that might have sent it to the outer bounds of Film Noir, which is actually something I would've liked to have seen, but was cut for the concern of it being "too shocking." A movie that's too shocking?, wow! The commentaries are excellent and well worth the multiple viewings and give so much insight to this movie that it's astounding.2. The responsibility of thinking is placed in the viewers lap and is not drawn out for you as though you were a simpleton and couldn't grasp basic moral and story / plot concepts, I really appreciated this. It's very evident in watching Fenton become more and more like a demon.3. The narration by Matthew McConaughey is very worthy, unlike many other film narrations.4. Bill Paxton's characterization of the 'Texas father' is dead on. It's jaw dropping to watch him carry on like that. Anybody that knows a Father from Texas, as I have, knows this to be true.I seriously recommend this movie for purchase if you want to watch it more than once. If you're a writer and like good study material - this is it.

I loved it. I had my girls and their husbands over for a movie night. We loved it. I especially loved the discussions of the characters as the move proceeded.

This movie is really good. Great plot twists.

I love this movie so much I purchased it. Has enough creepiness and the real horror of humans. Definitely worth the watch.

I will not write a spoiler here, BUT I will state the following. Not a kiddy movie. Not an idiotic blood and gore SAW style movie. The story unfolds more like a mystery. A list for "destruction"? Has his father lost his mind? What should he do? What about his little brother? Some early scenes might disturb - don't get upset - but proceed as plot unfolds.Story told mostly from older of two boys perspective. Subject matter Involves serial murders - or does it (?) - you decide.Mathew McConaughey delivers on of his best performances and Bill Paxton does a fine job as the single father of two boys. This movie is Paxton's labor of love - his 2001 directorial debut - and quite a sleeper IMO.The story is Dark and twisty - you'll see.........just up ahead a little further......

Excellent story and would make more sense if the fella telling it was Fenton Meeks.

Good

Puntualissimi ottimo

Todo correcto. Muy satisfecho con la compra.

An instant classic!