Being Frank
Being Frank

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Being Frank

2016
Movie
12 min
English

A troubled man attends a group therapy session to regain himself after a recent relapse.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Director: Michelle MorganGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A man's carefully constructed double life unravels when his two families unexpectedly converge. Set against the backdrop of a suburban summer, the film explores the absurdities and heartbreaks of deception as a charismatic but flawed patriarch attempts to navigate the fallout.

Critical Reception

Being Frank received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising the performances, particularly Walt Goggins, and the film's exploration of familial dynamics, while some noted pacing issues and a predictable narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Walt Goggins delivers a compelling performance as a man caught in his own web of lies.

  • The film offers a poignant, albeit sometimes uneven, look at the complexities of family and identity.

  • While the premise is intriguing, the execution occasionally struggles with pacing and predictability.

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Fun Fact

The film's unique premise and character-driven narrative were highlighted as its strongest assets by many reviewers, even those who found fault with other aspects.

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