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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.
Runtime: 1 hr 45 mins
Genre: Dramas
Theatrical Release: Mar 4, 2005 Limited
Box Office: $1,317,790
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... [More]
Starring: Emily Mortimer, Gerard Butler, Sharon Small, Jack McElhone
Director: Shona Aeurbach
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Reviews for Dear Frankie
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.
03/01/07
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.
09/22/06
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02/09/06
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Proves to be heartwarming despite its contrivances and phony attempts at being arty.
12/08/05
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09/26/05
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07/29/05
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.
07/08/05
There's a timeless quality about 'Dear Frankie.' This touching film tugs at your hearstrings and won't let go, even after the end credits roll.
07/05/05
...a rare and endearing portrait of a mother's unconditional if not always judicious love for her only child.
07/02/05
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06/04/05
Top Critic True to its weepy telefilm resemblance, Dear Frankie delivers several eye-dabbing moments, but the tears...are earned through solid storytelling and subdued acting.
05/24/05
You'll see a lot worse ham-fisted dramas about busted-up but striving people this year.
05/13/05
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05/13/05
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