Deaf, Be Not Proud

Movie Review: Dear Frankie

Where is it written that all the best movies must be small and independant? It must be written somewhere, because it seems to be true. I think Miramax is trying to start over with small, meaningful films - maybe this will help them to reset to the Miramax of the 90's?!

This little film, taking place in Greenock, Scotland (pronounced GREN-uck), it is about a 9 year-old boy who is deaf, his mother and the make-believe father she has created for him. His world is small and closed in from someone looking in, but for him, the world is an endless ocean of marine life and stories of being a British Naval Shipman, sailing the world over. Then his "father's ship" it set to dock in their home town, and Lizzie (the mom) has to find a man to pretend to be Frankie's father...otherwise, her son will be heart-broken.

This movie was poignant and touching - I was really impressed with the story-telling and the acting - the little boy was amazing. It didn't hurt that The Stranger was played by Gerard Butler.

I highly recommend this movie and will most likely buy it on DVD the second it comes out.