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Bill Paxton, Matthew Mcconaughey. The Chilling Tale Of A Religious Fanatic Who Believes He Is Charged With Killing Demons In Human Form-And Enlists His Two Young Sons To Help Him. 2001/Color/99 Min/R.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By JB_444
Format:DVD
This movie is the creepiest and best psychological thriller I've seen! Great acting and directing. (The only example of real acting I've ever seen on Matthew McConaughey's part! A welcome departure from his usual romantic-comedy schtick.) I am certainly not right-wing or pro-death ... I'm almost as liberal as you can get. But I don't brand a film as "irresponsible" or "unethical" just because it portrays views that I don't personally believe in, or acts that I would never condone in reality. That's why it's so fortunate that this is in fact NOT reality, and just a movie. I am not so impressionable as to think that this movie is telling me to pass judgment on others, and be their executioner if necessary. So many movies ask "What if ...?", and this one is no exception. It's called FICTION. So if you can appreciate a great suspense movie, and you don't suffer from the bizarre compulsion to act out what you see in the movies, then I highly recommend you watch "Frailty". It is a real nail-biter, and great entertainment.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Kona
TOP 100 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
Fenton Mieks (Matthew McConaughey) goes to the FBI one night and calmly tells the agent (Powers Boothe) that his father and brother were mass murderers known as the "God's Hands Killers." In flashbacks, we see young Fenton and his little brother Adam sharing a good life with their father (Bill Paxton), until the night Dad claimed he was visited by an angel and told to destroy demons. Dad received the names of his victims from God, brought them home to be killed, and then buried them in a nearby rose garden with the help of his sons. Little Adam thinks this is all great, but Fenton thinks Dad is crazy. For his disbelief, Dad puts Fenton down in the "dungeon" and leaves him there...
This is quite a creepy, intense, and effective thriller that has kept me glued to the screen for five viewings. The first time, I was confused about what I saw, but my questions have since been answered. The script is terrific - the father commits horrifying acts in an almost serene way, because he is convinced he's doing the right thing; this keeps you wondering: Is he really divinely called to kill demons, or is he just insane?
Star/director Bill Paxton is completely convincing and scary as the father, and Matt O'Leary gives a heartbreaking performance as young Fenton. This is an unusual and unforgettable horror story.
This is quite a creepy, intense, and effective thriller that has kept me glued to the screen for five viewings. The first time, I was confused about what I saw, but my questions have since been answered. The script is terrific - the father commits horrifying acts in an almost serene way, because he is convinced he's doing the right thing; this keeps you wondering: Is he really divinely called to kill demons, or is he just insane?
Star/director Bill Paxton is completely convincing and scary as the father, and Matt O'Leary gives a heartbreaking performance as young Fenton. This is an unusual and unforgettable horror story.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Sam
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
I found Frailty a difficult movie to get interested in at first, but the child actor who played Fenton did a very good job. The ending didn't have a great resolution, but it was still an interesting movie to see what kind of sick people live in our world.
There have been a series of murders that are being referred to as the God's Hands murder case. One night Fenton Mieks goes to the FBI to confess that he knows who the murderer was. From there on, he tells the FBI the story of his past.
His father, one day, received a vision from God. The father claimed that God wanted the three of them (him and his two sons) to destroy demons that are living among them. Not only that, judgement day was close at hand. And a few days later, the father received more visions. One about three chosen weapons and even received his first list of who to kill.
Fenton has difficulty accepting that his father is killing demons and not humans, however, his other brother, Adam, seems to believe his father readily. Will Fenton's life be at risk? Will he learn to accept what is going on? Or is there another way out?
There have been a series of murders that are being referred to as the God's Hands murder case. One night Fenton Mieks goes to the FBI to confess that he knows who the murderer was. From there on, he tells the FBI the story of his past.
His father, one day, received a vision from God. The father claimed that God wanted the three of them (him and his two sons) to destroy demons that are living among them. Not only that, judgement day was close at hand. And a few days later, the father received more visions. One about three chosen weapons and even received his first list of who to kill.
Fenton has difficulty accepting that his father is killing demons and not humans, however, his other brother, Adam, seems to believe his father readily. Will Fenton's life be at risk? Will he learn to accept what is going on? Or is there another way out?
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Frailty Review
The product was delivered in a very timely manner and in excellent condition. No issues were found on playback and the packaging was unmarred. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Christy
4.0 out of 5 stars
Paxton's directorial debut is Outstanding!
Bill Paxton was made to be a director... I love the fact that this is a very frightening film without the associated gore... it's more along the lines of Hitchcock. Read more
Published on Oct 6 2004
1.0 out of 5 stars
Well, at least a few people saw this for what it really is:
nothing more than conservative propaganda; a pro-death penalty movie "in sheep's clothing;" and a millennial, new testament "end times" movie. Read more
Published on July 19 2004 by The
3.0 out of 5 stars
weird movie
This movie is really strange. I have watched it twice now & I thought is was good but really weird. Read more
Published on July 18 2004
1.0 out of 5 stars
Hey, Doug from PA!
Okay, I heard you out. Are you saying that ALL movies are "just movies," i.e. "pure entertainment," and that no one ever made a movie with a political or... Read more
Published on July 17 2004
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everyone hear me out!
im writeing this reveiew based on all them MORONS out there that gave it a negative and took it way to seriously with religious beliefs. Read more
Published on July 16 2004 by Doug Birtell
1.0 out of 5 stars
So let me get this straight...
...if someone doesn't believe in the "Christian god," he is a "demon" and it's okay to kill him, even if he's one's own son or brother? Read more
Published on July 15 2004 by Into
1.0 out of 5 stars
Bravo to reviewer who called this film unethical.
After reading several reviews on IMDB, Amazon, and All Movie, I have almost a Twilight Zone feeling at the back of my neck at how few people see this movie for what it really is:... Read more
Published on July 14 2004 by Into
1.0 out of 5 stars
The most unethical film ever made.
This is the worst film ever made.
When you read this review, you're going to think I'm exaggerating. Read more
Published on July 2 2004
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An American Masterpiece
They don't get much better than this! A "classic" representation of how "less" can be "more", a lot more. Read more
Published on Jun 17 2004
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