N/A

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.

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03/01/07

3.5/4

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.

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09/22/06

B

This is a little gem of a film.

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03/04/06

3.5/4

A touching little gem.

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12/28/05

3.5/4

The heart of the film is the very touching mother-son story.

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12/10/05

C+

Proves to be heartwarming despite its contrivances and phony attempts at being arty.

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12/08/05

2/5

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.

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07/08/05

N/A

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.

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07/05/05

7/10

...a rare and endearing portrait of a mother's unconditional if not always judicious love for her only child.

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07/02/05

B+

True to its weepy telefilm resemblance, Dear Frankie delivers several eye-dabbing moments, but the tears...are earned through solid storytelling and subdued acting.

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05/24/05

B

You'll see a lot worse ham-fisted dramas about busted-up but striving people this year.

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05/13/05

4/5

The film's sentimentality is balanced by a strong, hard-edged sense of reality at every turn.

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05/11/05