It's funny, I never intend to post negative reviews here on the IMDB, but time and again I see films unworthy of praise recieving far too much. A textbook case in point is "Frailty".
Many critics praised this film, and it has a high rating on IMDB. But what makes it good exactly? Well, taken on the level as a straightforward thriller the movie is more than adequate. And if you were to classify this as a horror film, it would automatically be disintiguished by its talented cast, notable rookie director, and challenging theme. Unfortunately, the film is an utter load of ridiculous spiritual hokum?
What is the message here? It seems like a load of bull from the religious right. However, even the religious minded may reject the brutality of the message. Killing "demons" in God's name is OK? I don't understand the point of this film. Especially since although many viewers rave about the movies great "twist", it's that undisputable moment that utterly ruins the entire film.
Had "Frailty" condemned the killers, or at least been more ambigious, I would have been fine with this film. But instead, likely for the sake of that stupid "twist" and to make the film more pleasing as mass entertainment, it becomes a stupid piece of religious vigilantism.
On a technical level, solid. But as an enjoyable movie? I hated hated hated this film. Hey, they should have just changed the title so I would have known to stay away: "God wants you to kill bad people: A practical guide"
utter hogwash.
Many critics praised this film, and it has a high rating on IMDB. But what makes it good exactly? Well, taken on the level as a straightforward thriller the movie is more than adequate. And if you were to classify this as a horror film, it would automatically be disintiguished by its talented cast, notable rookie director, and challenging theme. Unfortunately, the film is an utter load of ridiculous spiritual hokum?
What is the message here? It seems like a load of bull from the religious right. However, even the religious minded may reject the brutality of the message. Killing "demons" in God's name is OK? I don't understand the point of this film. Especially since although many viewers rave about the movies great "twist", it's that undisputable moment that utterly ruins the entire film.
Had "Frailty" condemned the killers, or at least been more ambigious, I would have been fine with this film. But instead, likely for the sake of that stupid "twist" and to make the film more pleasing as mass entertainment, it becomes a stupid piece of religious vigilantism.
On a technical level, solid. But as an enjoyable movie? I hated hated hated this film. Hey, they should have just changed the title so I would have known to stay away: "God wants you to kill bad people: A practical guide"
utter hogwash.