| Posted by: Deckard at July 11, 2003, 12:21 am | | Topic: FRAILTY (Matthew McConaughey & Bill Paxton) Forum: JoBlo | | Made in the classic style with awesome use of moody noir style lighting this film stays with you long after the end credits role. An absolute corker of a script is believable played out by all actors involved. Paxton does a great job of staying focused and delivery a well thought out suspense/horror piece. The less said about the plot the better it will be for first time viewers. This is one hell of an under rated gem that ranks right alongside DOG SOLDIERS (8/10) and BELOW (8/10) as good thrill rides largely ignored due to lack of marketing. Must see for all those who havent yet had the pleasure and well worth repeat screenings. Go on all you horror fans do yourself a favour and pick up this bad boy. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: PorcheRacer at July 10, 2003, 5:22 pm | | Topic: FRAILTY (Matthew McConaughey & Bill Paxton) Forum: JoBlo | | Only demons should fear me... and you're not a demon are you? Frailty is one of the most original horror movies I have seen in quite some time. There is no self-refreential dialogue, there's no masked psycho killing pretty teens and there's no stupid camp jumping out around every corner. It's a near perfect masterpeice with great acting, directing and a twist-filled screenplay. Mathew McConaughey and Bill Paxton give excellent performances. The kid you played Fenton, Matthew O'Leary was also good. The kid I had a problem with would be Jeremy Sumpter who played Adam. Although his performance seemed to get better as the movie went on, he still bothered me a bit. That's my only complaint in the acting department, everyone else was solid. Bill Paxton also does a great job behind the camera. He creates a dark and moody atmosphere that holds you until the end credits. He keeps the pace tight and the movie never drags. He also tosses some very cool images our way, I loved the shot with the light shining down on the... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: Mike at January 16, 2003, 8:42 pm | | Topic: FRAILTY (Matthew McConaughey & Bill Paxton) Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by Kim_EZ Didn't Leonard Maltin or whoever say that Frailty was one of the worst movies of 2002? Saying it was mean spirited? I am not sure. Leonard Maltin and that Joyce chick from "Hot Ticket" called it one of the worst movies of 2002, it was in the top 10 worst. I was shocked at their list, I liked a lot of the movies that they considered to be the "worst" of 2002, especially The Rules Of Attraction, which is my favorite movie of 2002 so far. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: ColinM at January 15, 2003, 4:25 pm | | Topic: FRAILTY (Matthew McConaughey & Bill Paxton) Forum: JoBlo | | This is a movie I probably never would have seen if I wasn't a member of the JoBlo community. I was very uninterested by the commercials, mostly because I assumed it was another brainless 13 Ghosts-like horror flick, but boy was I wrong. It turned out to be a original, fascinating and damn entertaining movie. I loved the dilema the kids (or at least Fenton) faced when it came to believing their common sense or their father. I loved the twist and the ending. I did see it coming, but that doesn't matter. It fit with the movie and made sense, and it allows for the movie to be seen from a different perspective when rewatched, and you've got to love when a movie does that. 8/10 | | Static Link |
| Posted by: freakandgeek at January 15, 2003, 9:58 am | | Topic: FRAILTY (Matthew McConaughey & Bill Paxton) Forum: JoBlo | | i am not sure if i posted something already, so if i did, excuse the repeat. this movie is awesome. great. the first time i saw it, i thought the beginning was sorta slow. they it started to get good, and the ending, the wonderful ending made the whole movie PERFECT. well, not perfect, but awesome. too bad my friends don't feel the same way about it.... | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Ed at December 29, 2002, 9:50 pm | | Topic: FRAILTY (Matthew McConaughey & Bill Paxton) Forum: JoBlo | | *spoilers* What is all the hype about? I mean, okay, the acting is really good, except I didn't like the young actors. Bill gave solid directing. I really liked the feel of the movie. But i had a few problems with the plot, i think it's to out there for me and at some parts the 'angel' thing was kinda ridiculous(imo). There are far greater and deeper movies than this one: Donnie Darko. I just felt tricked at the ending of this one, i don't know, maybe i was just having a bad day. 6/10 | | Static Link |
| Posted by: The Delfonics at December 21, 2002, 5:55 pm | | Topic: FRAILTY (Matthew McConaughey & Bill Paxton) Forum: JoBlo | | I loved the story and the atmosphere. Its very creepy and its very awkward yet original. I found it a bit too slow and then a bit too quick at the end. It felt like a short little thriller. I give kudos for the great child acting and to Bill Paxton on his debut. He had a great idea yet only a decent execution. The thing that draws the grade up the most is the weird story, very gutsy. 7/10 | | Static Link |
| Posted by: DaveyJoeG at December 21, 2002, 1:14 pm | | Topic: FRAILTY (Matthew McConaughey & Bill Paxton) Forum: JoBlo | | ***SPOILERS*** Well my guess by 'fun' is that he means he likes movies with twist endings and liked seeing Powers Boothe gets what he deserves. I also agree that it can be traumatic for a youngster to get flamed, so it's good that you are making he sure he knows you're not trying to do that. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Dude at December 20, 2002, 10:30 pm | | Topic: FRAILTY (Matthew McConaughey & Bill Paxton) Forum: JoBlo | | I agree with you 100% DaveyjoeG; If he is a young teen, I dont want him to think he's being flamed for his opinion. On the other hand, I'd like to know why or how he (or anyone) may come to a conclusion on certain films... was it just calling the ending "fun" just a poor choice of words, or did he mean it was fun as in an overall entertaining film".. cause FUN any other way, in this flick, I'm just not getting the message. Sometimes (I) may learn something, and sometimes someone can get a different perspective from me. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Jim H at December 20, 2002, 3:36 am | | Topic: FRAILTY (Matthew McConaughey & Bill Paxton) Forum: JoBlo | | What the hey, this whole post is ******SPOILERS******* "Were we supposed to believe he was seeing angels, or was he crazy? I don't really know that answer... " He was seeing something. I assumed it was angels/god when I first saw it, but they deliberately left it open I think. "To no one's surprise, the ending does reveal an otherworldly presence--no doubt a dark angel cast from God's presence....It was truly Satan who was behind this mess." Why? Why can't God send people to hack up demons? He does things like that all the time in the bible. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: DaveyJoeG at December 19, 2002, 10:23 pm | | Topic: FRAILTY (Matthew McConaughey & Bill Paxton) Forum: JoBlo | | That's an interesting perspective Cyclonus and I'm amazed I never thought of it before. It makes perfect sense, why would God condone such a "eye for an eye" method of justice? Oh and the Dude, you wouldn't be wasting anybody's time having a debate with a youngster. I'm 17 and consider my film tastes to be on par with the maturest of adults. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Dude at December 19, 2002, 9:02 pm | | Topic: FRAILTY (Matthew McConaughey & Bill Paxton) Forum: JoBlo | | Santa Clause, HONEST! I am NOT trolling you... you just seem to have responded to quite a few flicks, and some of your responses are somewhat confusing to me. Can you tell me exactly HOW this film has a "FUN" ending??? By the way, I DO like to debate films now and then, but I dont wanna upset you if you're a youngster.. and NO OFFENSE, but I dont wanna waste my time OR yours is you're under 17... no offense to those who are younger and more into film than I probably am, but some young folk tend to view things in a different light than older ones.. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Santa Clause at December 19, 2002, 3:56 pm | | Topic: FRAILTY (Matthew McConaughey & Bill Paxton) Forum: JoBlo | | This is one of the greatest movies ever made. It has great acting, a great story and it just an amazing movie that amazed alot of audiences. It is a great scary, suspensful thriller. It is very freaky and made me jump alot. It had a fun ending and this movie is a definit 10/10. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Cyclonus at December 15, 2002, 10:14 pm | | Topic: FRAILTY (Matthew McConaughey & Bill Paxton) Forum: JoBlo | | On the contrary, they are guilty of everything that has been shown to us, but punishment should not be administered by barbaric Old Testament rituals, but in a true court of law. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: DaveyJoeG at December 15, 2002, 9:39 pm | | Topic: FRAILTY (Matthew McConaughey & Bill Paxton) Forum: JoBlo | | I hadn't thought of that either. It does bring an interesting twist to things. Does that mean you think that the victims didn't really commit those acts seen in the visions? | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Mike at December 15, 2002, 12:30 pm | | Topic: FRAILTY (Matthew McConaughey & Bill Paxton) Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by Dude if so, that is a very interesting take on things, of which I had not considered... I hadn't thought of that either. WOW, this is VERY interesting... | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Dude at December 15, 2002, 10:02 am | | Topic: FRAILTY (Matthew McConaughey & Bill Paxton) Forum: JoBlo | | Cyclonus... A VERY GOOD review indeed. I'd like to clarify though.... Is your interpretation that Satan was behind everything in terms of the "demons" that were getting killed because of their crimes?.... or are you suggesting that these "visions" WERENT from GOD... but Satan himself... and he was using this family as pawns, by making them THINK these visions were from God?... if so, that is a very interesting take on things, of which I had not considered... it WOULD make the title "Frailty" fit much better.... being that there were no clues as to this family being religious at all, and the father not seeking ANY form of spiritual consul regarding his visions... even the Catholic Church has strick rules regarding visions that may occur within their realm... so as NOT to allow pride.. or falsehood to creep in, those who think they experience such visions MUST seek out a spiritual advisior within the heirarchy so as to have an outside source weigh the overall message allegedly bei... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: Cyclonus at December 15, 2002, 2:37 am | | Topic: FRAILTY (Matthew McConaughey & Bill Paxton) Forum: JoBlo | | Frailty (2002) Director: Bill Paxton Cast: Bill Paxton, Matt O'Leary, Matthew McConaughey, Powers Boothe, Jeremy Sumpter, Luke Askew Screenwriter: Brent Hanley Producers: David Blocker, David Kirschner, Corey Sienega A Lions Gate Films release Frailty is an accomplished, mature thriller that proves Bill Paxton's skills as a director are as good as his acting ability. The film is atmospheric and suspenseful; there is none of the tiresome self-referential "irony" that have marred other recent horror films. Paxton plays a loving single dad devoted to his two boys, who are stunned when he announces that he has received a message from God, telling him to seek out and destroy demons who are disguised as humans. He is clearly deluded, but the younger son goes along with the plan, leaving the older son with a difficult choice. Thus, the film presents us with some intriguing moral and theological issues. Are his father's actions justified simply because God presumably commanded them, or his he somehow being... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: Mike at October 13, 2002, 1:44 pm | | Topic: FRAILTY (Matthew McConaughey & Bill Paxton) Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by Mike FRAILTY (2002) WOW! I expected something different from Frailty but I never thought it would be such an engrossing, creepy, and disturbing film. This is one of the most original films I've seen in quite awhile. Movies like this are few and far between and it's very unusual to see a movie that's perfect on every level. If I was asked to name a flaw Frailty had I honestly couldn't think of any. From the acting to the screenplay, it's all flawless. The acting was perfect all around. Matthew McConaughey and Bill Paxton both gave excellent performances. But the real surprise for me was Matthew O'Leary (Young Fenton) and Jeremy Sumpter (Young Adam), I usually can't stand kids in movies but these two were amazing and natural. Great job guys! Overall, "Frailty" is one of the best films to come out in awhile, especially for its genre. It was shocking, creepy, and very grim. I was engrossed the whole time and I never lost interest in what was going on. Add to that one hell of... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: aixela at September 28, 2002, 2:35 pm | | Topic: FRAILTY (Matthew McConaughey & Bill Paxton) Forum: JoBlo | | I just rented Frailty last week and I loved it. It is rare that I can get so engrossed into a movie that I forget to try and second guess the movie. It was subtle in its deliverance which made it more horrifying when you realize the actual direction that you were being dragged to. The psychology of the movie is mesmerizing-it grabbed hold of me and didn't let go until the end when I was left sitting there dumbfounded. Needless to say, I recommend the movie to anyone and everyone. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Horror whore at September 28, 2002, 1:38 pm | | Topic: FRAILTY (Matthew McConaughey & Bill Paxton) Forum: JoBlo | | Frailty was good, not great by any means. The acting is fine, especially from the two boys. They were both believable and actually better than the adult actors. Matthew McConaughey overacts to his finest in here, and Bill Paxton felt to "I wanna be crazy but serious..." (if there is such a thing) to me, but he was OK. Bill Paxton did okay as a director as well. My main beef with Frailty was the screenplay. Were we supposed to believe he was seeing angels, or was he crazy? I don't really know that answer... The "twist" near the end was a bit too obvious for me, I wasn't suprised at all. But I did like the "feel" of Frailty, it actually felt as if it were in 1979. I was never bored during it, it was actually pretty interesting but I was never completely over-taken by it either. Overall, Frailty is a good rental, but not much more... | | Static Link |
| Posted by: blankpage at September 26, 2002, 10:20 pm | | Topic: FRAILTY (Matthew McConaughey & Bill Paxton) Forum: JoBlo | | [b]FRAILTY starring:Bill Paxton,Matthew McConaughey,Powers Boothe,Matthew O’Leary Directed by:Bill Paxton R(for violence and some language) Story:A father who has two sons and has lost his wife receives a message from God that he must destroy Evil Demons to correct order in the world.Killings and horror ensues. With all of the directors Bill Paxton has worked with you’d think he would be ready to make a movies on his own.And a good one too.Well that time has come folks.Now this film has been getting massive critical acclaim,by mostly every movie geek or reviewer around.It didn’t get much of a realese,but still good critical.So before I watched this movie I was expecting hopefully a good film.Although I thought it wouldn’t be as good as every darn folk have said it would be.The end result has given me mixed feelings.As it ends the whole thing seems to stop in a way.It seemed like a gip to I.As I was hoping for some what of a twist.But truth speaking,the writers took the easy way out.And I don’t hate them for ... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: moviefan! at September 23, 2002, 5:16 pm | | Topic: FRAILTY (Matthew McConaughey & Bill Paxton) Forum: JoBlo | | It might have been the titty mood I was in, but I couldn't get into Frailty. It didn't appeal to me much although it did have something going. The thing is, I'm not giving two shits about how it all wraps up which isn't a good sign. Bill Paxton was good in his role though. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: flowrchild at September 19, 2002, 7:13 pm | | Topic: FRAILTY (Matthew McConaughey & Bill Paxton) Forum: JoBlo | | I looooved this movie when I saw it in theaters. It knocked me out of my seat and haunted me for weeks after. It was a great ballsy movie jampacked with originality. I rented it today again and I can't wait to give it another viewing. I am sure it will be just as good as before. One of the best movies by far in 2002! | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Mike at September 19, 2002, 7:07 pm | | Topic: FRAILTY (Matthew McConaughey & Bill Paxton) Forum: JoBlo | Quote: Originally Posted by Fergus:
Okay Mike, I got to watch FRAILTY yesterday, and my initial reaction was positive, but I'm afraid I'm going to have to give it another go before I can get a concrete opinion on the flick, because I WAS INTERRUPTED 15 TIMES!! Watching the film in pieces wasn't what I had planned, so sometime the rest of this week or the weekend I'm gonna rewatch it, but I think it was a fairly well-written film, and powerful. The ending throws you off a bit, I tell ya, man, but I had time to think about it and predicted it, but that was my fault, anyway.... later on this week/weekend I'll post up more of my thoughts. Professional, I think you have something there, the direction seemed to give off a strange feeling, and I'm not sure if I like it or not, hmmmm. We'll see.</font> I really HATE when I get interrupted while watching a movie, it really ruins it for me. That happened the other night when I was watching Kissing Jessica Stein. For at least the first half an hour I was gett... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: Fergus at September 19, 2002, 4:38 pm | | Topic: FRAILTY (Matthew McConaughey & Bill Paxton) Forum: JoBlo | | Okay Mike, I got to watch FRAILTY yesterday, and my initial reaction was positive, but I'm afraid I'm going to have to give it another go before I can get a concrete opinion on the flick, because I WAS INTERRUPTED 15 TIMES!! Watching the film in pieces wasn't what I had planned, so sometime the rest of this week or the weekend I'm gonna rewatch it, but I think it was a fairly well-written film, and powerful. The ending throws you off a bit, I tell ya, man, but I had time to think about it and predicted it, but that was my fault, anyway.... later on this week/weekend I'll post up more of my thoughts. Professional, I think you have something there, the direction seemed to give off a strange feeling, and I'm not sure if I like it or not, hmmmm. We'll see. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: MyClone at September 19, 2002, 2:38 pm | | Topic: FRAILTY (Matthew McConaughey & Bill Paxton) Forum: JoBlo | | I give Bill Paxton credit for creating something very interesting as his directorial debut. He could have gone an easy route, but picked a story that depended on 2 kids to carry a lot of emotional weight through most of the viewing, no easy task. I liked the "look" of the movie; it had some very Hitchcockian moments, pointed out by Paxton in his commentary. And not too many movies use the terms "God" and "demons" without all the thunder and lightning associated with those terms. I'll get off my soapbox now, but I hope Bill makes another movie in the near future. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: The Professional at September 18, 2002, 10:09 pm | | Topic: FRAILTY (Matthew McConaughey & Bill Paxton) Forum: JoBlo | | i had a problem with the direction. the visuals came off like a made for cable film and the genre twist at the end was a little too much. i liked it, but wont be buying it on dvd....right now that is 8/10 | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Mike at September 18, 2002, 3:25 pm | | Topic: FRAILTY (Matthew McConaughey & Bill Paxton) Forum: JoBlo | Quote: Originally Posted by Fergus:
Awesome Mike! I've been looking forward to this baby for quite some time now. I had the intention of seeing it in theaters, but it came and went within two weeks, much like the release of Death to Smoochy. Your review has forced my anticipation to grow much higher than it has been. And just to let you know, I purchased the DVD yesterday, blindly, but still haven't had much time to watch it, hopefully I will tonight, because it is the little film that won over MANY moviegoers and critics. Also, that still you have up there alone makes me want to check it out. I hope this pays off (and I'm counting on it), or I will have wasted $18.</font> I really hope you like it and I'm pretty certain you will. I was tired when I started watching it late last night and I didn't know if I'd be able to finish it. Well it didn't take long and I wasn't tired anymore, I was way too engrossed in this flick. I'd say you'll probably be happy you purchased it blindly. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Fergus at September 18, 2002, 2:16 pm | | Topic: FRAILTY (Matthew McConaughey & Bill Paxton) Forum: JoBlo | | Awesome Mike! I've been looking forward to this baby for quite some time now. I had the intention of seeing it in theaters, but it came and went within two weeks, much like the release of Death to Smoochy. Your review has forced my anticipation to grow much higher than it has been. And just to let you know, I purchased the DVD yesterday, blindly, but still haven't had much time to watch it, hopefully I will tonight, because it is the little film that won over MANY moviegoers and critics. Also, that still you have up there alone makes me want to check it out. I hope this pays off (and I'm counting on it), or I will have wasted $18. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Mike at September 18, 2002, 12:53 pm | | Topic: FRAILTY (Matthew McConaughey & Bill Paxton) Forum: JoBlo | | FRAILTY (2002) WOW! I expected something different from Frailty but I never thought it would be such an engrossing, creepy, and disturbing film. This is one of the most original films I've seen in quite awhile. Movies like this are few and far between and it's very unusual to see a movie that's perfect on every level. If I was asked to name a flaw Frailty had I honestly couldn't think of any. From the acting to the screenplay, it's all flawless. The acting was perfect all around. Matthew McConaughey and Bill Paxton both gave excellent performances. But the real surprise for me was Matthew O'Leary (Young Fenton) and Jeremy Sumpter (Young Adam), I usually can't stand kids in movies but these two were amazing and natural. Great job guys! Overall, "Frailty" is one of the best films to come out in awhile, especially for its genre. It was shocking, creepy, and very grim. I was engrossed the whole time and I never lost interest in what was going on. Add to that one hell of a twist ending and you get one o... | | Read Entire Entry |
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