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Dear Frankie

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Dear Frankie (2005)

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Reviews Counted:106

Fresh:85

Rotten:21

Average Rating:6.8/10

Consensus: Dear Frankie is a small, good-hearted film with fine performances.

Rated: 12A [See Full Rating] for language

Runtime: 1 hr 45 mins

Genre: Dramas

Theatrical Release:21-01-2005

Synopsis: DEAR FRANKIE is a heartwarming and often humorous tale of nine year-old Frankie and his mom, Lizzie, who have been on the move ever since he can remember. To protect her son from the truth, Lizzie... DEAR FRANKIE is a heartwarming and often humorous tale of nine year-old Frankie and his mom, Lizzie, who have been on the move ever since he can remember. To protect her son from the truth, Lizzie has invented a story to satisfy Frankie's curiosity. She regularly writes Frankie a letter from his make-believe father who works aboard a ship traveling to exotic lands. However, Lizzie soon finds out his 'father's' ship will be arriving in a few days. Now, Lizzie must choose between telling Frankie the truth and hatching a desperate plan to find the perfect stranger to play the perfect father. Directed by SHONA AUERBACH, DEAR FRANKIE stars EMILY MORTIMER (Young Adam, Lovely and Amazing, Bright Young Things), GERARD BUTLER (Tomb Raider 2, Timeline, the forthcoming Phantom of the Opera), and JACK McELHONE (Young Adam) as Frankie. SHARON SMALL (About a Boy, Glasgow Kiss), MARY RIGGANS, JAYD JOHNSON and SEAN BROWN co-star. DEAR FRANKIE is produced by CAROLINE WOOD of Scorpio Films on behalf of Inside Track. The screenplay is by ANDREA GIBB. AUERBACH is also the director of photography. JENNIFER KERNKE is the production designer. ORAL NORRIE OTTEY is the editor and ALEX HEFFES the composer. Miramax Films and Pathé Pictures present in association with the UK Film Council and Scottish Screen a Scorpio Films Production in association with Sigma Films, produced in association with Inside Track Productions. -- © Miramax [More]

Starring: Emily Mortimer, Gerard Butler, Sharon Small, Jack McElhone

Starring: Emily Mortimer, Gerard Butler, Sharon Small, Jack McElhone

Director: Shona Aeurbach

Director: Shona Aeurbach
Screenwriter: Andrea Gibb
Producer: Caroline Wood
Studio: Miramax Films

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Gerard Butler is also good as the proverbial Tall Dark Stranger (sort of), in a role that proves that he can act after all.

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01/24/05
Matthew Turner
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A Scottish drama that tells its sentimental tale with pleasing understatement.

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01/15/05
Matthew Leyland
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Beautiful, complex, deeply engaging filmmaking

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08/07/08
Jim Lane
Jim Lane
Sacramento News & Review

A quietly told film that--by casually tossing in a surprise here and a plot twist there--builds up to an ending that carries an intense emotional impact.

Full Review Source: Film Journal International | comment Comment
03/01/07
Shirley Sealy
Shirley Sealy
Film Journal International

Thanks to some wonderfully open-ended writing and acting, and Auerbach's fine attention to detail, Dear Frankie is one of those rare films that rewards repeat viewing.

Full Review Source: Christianity Today | comment Comment
09/22/06
Peter T. Chattaway
Peter T. Chattaway
Christianity Today

This is a little gem of a film.

Full Review Source: Laramie Movie Scope | comment Comment
03/04/06
Robert Roten
Robert Roten
Laramie Movie Scope

A touching little gem.

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12/28/05
Chuck O'Leary
Chuck O'Leary
Fantastica Daily

The heart of the film is the very touching mother-son story.

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12/10/05
Michael Dequina
Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com

Proves to be heartwarming despite its contrivances and phony attempts at being arty.

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12/08/05
Dennis Schwartz
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07/29/05
Lesley M. Smith
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Se por alguns instantes parecia estar seguindo os passos de bons filmes similares, infelizmente acabou por render-se aos clichês e à água-com-açúcar.

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07/08/05
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07/05/05
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