Sexylocher Masterful Movie

Matialth Good concept, poorly executed.

Manthast Absolutely amazing

Sabah Hensley This is a dark and sometimes deeply uncomfortable drama

trishaade The movie FRAILTY concerns a father has a vision one night, sent to him by an angel, that he and his young sons have been chosen to kill demons who are hiding as humans. The movie opens with one of the sons, who states his name is Fenton, telling the F.B.I. agent who is handling the "God's Hands Killer" case that he knows who the murderer is. He is not believed initially, but by the end of the movie is able to prove to the agent that he does indeed know who is responsible. The film is generally done in a flashback style with most of the movie concerning Fenton's version of the family's history, how the killings began and continued and what happened when the father realized that Fenton wasn't buying into what his father and brother Adam were saying and doing. He is forced to minimally participate, but refuses to be involved in the actual killings and is subsequently punished by his father. Only when Fenton states he has received a vision as well is he considered to be safe by his father. He has come forward now because he doesn't want to carry around what he knows anymore. Other people have written about the last 1/4 of the film, so I won't spoil it here. Suffice it to say that the plot takes a lot of twists and turns towards the end and rather than taking place in flashback, is done in present day.Overall, I thought the movie was really well done with convincing performances by most of the cast. I do have to say I'm not a fan of Powers Boothe so it would be tough for me to write a fair review of how he did in the film - that being said, I liked the way he played his character the least.This film is not a horror movie in the true sense of the word. It is more of a crime thriller/drama as indicated in IMDb. It is suspenseful, however, and really works well in that regard. There are things that are very easy to miss at first watching. Keep your eyes and ears peeled. I don't want to mention them specifically, but in watching parts of the film a second time things become less muddy leading up to the movie's finish.The only thing I didn't like about FRAILTY was the very end - I had a lot of difficulty with what I felt the message of the movie was and what it appears to support. I won't say anything further than that other than the fact that I found it very disturbing, maybe as it was meant to be.Bottom line is that it is a good crime thriller and would be a good choice for fans of crime and suspense, however, be aware that the ending might be a little hard to swallow for some.

Bill Davis This was a good film until it was ruined by a twist ending, and not even an honest twist ending, but a cheating one. It took a great film and used a hackneyed device and ruined it. I don't know why they couldn't just trust they plot to play itself out. I also thought the form of the father's madness was a bit too predictable and not terribly realistic. The lead character's performance was very good. RIP Bill Paxton and Powers Boothe.

riadrijvi A father with an imaginary vision who wants to transmit it to his two sons.The vision which is too deadly for both body and mind for the sons.what is more tragic is this vision leads to a series of murder and the involvement of children's. Matthew McConaughey has played the suspense making role throughout the movie.The fight against the wrong even if you are a weakest creature could be a message from that movie.The acting is so real and everybody has done way better than just good including the kids.Things goes much more complicated when one sees the brothers are quite identical to each other from each one's view.This movie may not serve your expectation rather it may put you in a position where you can be much frustrated and somehow disturbed by the twist.Nevertheless,this movie has almost every element which a proper thrilling and mysterious movie might have.But the execution of these elements may not be quite right at the end which was frustrating for me.The surrounding and environment of the movie is superb which will keep you always in attention.The suspense was literally built up quite nicely and will stir up your mind strongly.According to myself ,this movie is worth watching if you are a mystery and thriller movie lover.

Alyssa Black (Aly200) What would you do if you knew your father was a murderer who claims it's God's will? In Bill Paxton's directorial debut about two young boys living with their widowed father when suddenly their father begins to have visions that lead him to a violent crime spree, nothing is what it seems. Especially as the tale is recounted in flashbacks in the present day by one of the surviving sons to an FBI agent. The performances in this unsettling horror film are incredibly bold given the violent content of the story. The chemistry between Bill Paxton as the disturbed father who does love his children, but is lost in fanatic insanity and young actors Matt O'Leary and Jeremy Sumpter as the boys, Fenton and Adam Meiks, is beyond powerful. The dynamics of the differences between all three men is full of heartbreak as Fenton is troubled by his father's escalating insanity and Adam's blinding devotion to the murderous "mission" leading to tragic results. The film's other strong duo is the eerie portrayal of an adult Fenton by future A-lister Matthew McConaughey and in the portrayal of skeptic turned believer FBI agent Wesley Doyle is notable character actor Powers Boothe. The cat and mouse game of unraveling the film's present day mystery between Fenton and Agent Doyle provides the film's biggest twist.The film's narrative is shocking upon shocking moment from the terrifying tales of Dad Meiks's supposed visions to the horrific murders his boys are subjected to and then the ultimately tragic conclusion to the rampage, leading to the film's eye-popping twist in the present day story-line.