Frank (2012)

Caught up in a world he doesn't fit into, FRANK tells the unique story of an lonely outsider who manages to find friends in the strangest of places.

Director:

Richard Heslop

Writer:

Richard Heslop (screenplay)

Stars:

Darren Beaumont, Con O'Neill, Kellie Shirley

1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Darren Beaumont	...	Frank
Con O'Neill	...	Fidel
Kellie Shirley	...	Polly
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Ellie Bindman	...	Sasha
Micky Cochrane	...	Junkie 1
Natalya Daktor	...	Sister 2
Vrnda Daktor	...	Sister 1
Pat Dunn	...	Frank's Mother
Beverley Fox	...	Junkie 2
Tracy Gillman	...	Mrs. Whittle
Gary Kitching	...	Undertaker
Daniel Lake	...	Chugger
Samantha Neale	...	Junkie 3 (as Sam Neale)
Kathy Paul	...	Mrs. Krill
Harriet Perkins	...	Debs

Storyline

'FRANK' is story about a man who just doesn't fit in. He's fallen between the cracks he is always trying to avoid. We join him on his personal journey to hell and back, accompanied by an opinionated and neurotic couple of corpses and Sasha, the map reader of Frank's emotionally splintering life.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

September 2012 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

I Like Films, Me,Northern Film and Media

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

User Reviews

A disturbing, yet pleasant surprise.

After seeing the 2014 movie Frank by Lenny Abrahamson, I found this movie by scrolling down the IMDb list. It seemed interesting, and I was into another weird film, and in that aspect this movie did definitely not disappoint.

I don't want to spoil the way Frank makes new friends, but you have to be prepared for some disturbing and gross imagery. However, it brings an interesting view into Frank's insanity. As damaged as our protagonist is, you will start rooting for him, as he is quite likable and kind.

The cinematography managed to take me by surprise every once in a while with its creative camera angles and close-ups. Also the end of the movie connects many of the seemingly random events, and shows how they were a part of Frank's character development. This makes for a satisfying watching experience, as Frank's emotions are reflected upon the viewer.

All in all, I recommend you to see this movie. It deserves a lot more recognition than it currently has, at a couple dozen ratings. You can easily find the whole movie underneath a critic review, linked on this site.