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Forgiving the Franklins (2006)

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Rated: R [See Full Rating] for strong sexual content including a scene of aberrant intimacy, graphic nudity, frank dialogue and some language

Runtime: 1 hr 38 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:2007-08

Synopsis: Forgiving the Franklins revels in revelations of both the biblical and sexual kind. The Franklins are so ordinary they are almost transparent. They go about their repressed, southern-variety,... Forgiving the Franklins revels in revelations of both the biblical and sexual kind. The Franklins are so ordinary they are almost transparent. They go about their repressed, southern-variety, God-fearing lives until a miracle happens–they have a fatal automobile accident. Did I say miracle? They don't die, exactly, but in one respect, their lives are taken away. It is instantly questionable if the new and improved Franklins are better or worse, yet one thing is certain: it is impossible for them ever again to conform to the conservative values bullying their community. Jay Floyd is a director with big ideas, and his refreshing debut feature is replete with big-idea, low-budget splendor. In Forgiving the Franklins, Floyd blatantly toys with issues of hypocrisy, bigotry, and sexual repression, commingled with a prevailing touch of the absurd. At times this even resembles a Christian educational film, but that's half the fun. The cast is innately in tune and plays along, using the proper mock righteousness or matter-of-fact abandon. This collaboration is responsible for images you won't soon forget...and maybe some you wish you could. But the lesson, after all, is forgiveness. -- © Sundance Film Festival [More]

Starring: Teresa Willis, Robertson Dean, Aviva, Vince Pavia

Starring: Teresa Willis, Robertson Dean, Aviva, Vince Pavia

Director: Jay Floyd

Director: Jay Floyd
Screenwriter: Jay Floyd
Producer: Jay Floyd, Rob Houk
Composer: Cindy O'Connor
Studio: Regent Releasing

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  • FORGIVING THE FRANKLINS is the hilarious and absurd tale of what happens to a conservative North Carolina family after the burden of Original Sin is lifted from them through Divine Intervention.
  • Before the fortunate catastrophe of a car crash changes them forever, The Franklins are passionless American stereotypes living unfulfilling but picture-perfect lives. Frank's a lawyer, Betty's a homemaker, Brian's a high school football hero, and Caroline's a cheerleader. Not a one of them is genuinely contented in the roles they play.
  • After the accident, Frank, Betty and Brian emerge from a collective coma, reborn into a life without shame. Much to the horror of Caroline, who escaped the coma, her family's repressed sexuality is unleashed and on display for anyone who'd care to look.
  • The community they live in doesn't quite appreciate The Franklin's new way of embracing life, which leads to a dramatic conclusion you'll never see coming.
  • If you're in the mood for a movie that constantly surprises, delights and leaves you thinking when it's over, hop in bed with The Franklins tonight. They'll be happy to teach you a few new tricks.
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    If ever there was a man destined to (eventually) take the reins of shock suburban cinema from the aforementioned Waters, Jay Floyd is it.

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    05/13/08
    Christopher Null
    Christopher Null
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    This dark comedy seems to be poking fun at the religious fundamentalists, but there's also an underlying message about living your life without shame, being who you are, and even about faith.

    Full Review Source: TheMovieChicks.com | comment Comment
    05/04/06
    Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
    Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
    TheMovieChicks.com

    Floyd does provide some huge laughs along the way but loses all potential for poignancy by never getting past what eventually becomes a one-joke premise.

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    03/08/06
    Erik Childress
    Erik Childress
    eFilmCritic.com

    Black comedy doesn't get much clumsier than Jay Floyd's Forgiving the Franklins.

    Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
    02/07/06
    Robert Koehler
    Robert Koehler
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