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A bittersweet bonbon of a drama, full of the old fashioned literary touches that a well-written letter still can deliver in the age of e-mail.
The pain that's evoked in this small, warm film -- the deep and unspoken yearning of child -- is as universal as it is heartbreaking.
The film works as a highlight tape for the cast and will satisfy any desire you have to be driven to the brink of tears.
There is no unnecessary dialogue, and Auerbach encourages us to listen closely and to study the situation. We are required to learn truths slowly, at the same pace as the characters.
Gives us a spoonful of medicine to make the sugar go down. Depending on your tolerance, it just may go down a treat.
A little movie, and that shouldn't be taken as a pejorative. It can be sweet without being sickening, as heart-rending as McElhone's soulful gaze.
Moody but uplifting tale of deaf boy. Get your tissues!
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.
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.
This is a little gem of a film.
The heart of the film is the very touching mother-son story.
Proves to be heartwarming despite its contrivances and phony attempts at being arty.
A reminder that even in an age of wondrous technology and razzle-dazzle, innately simple and human stories will still... have the power to most move audiences.
Tugged at my heartstrings, but not so strongly that I started to gag
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