Böser Frank

I often rate the movies after I ask myself: Did I get, what I expected?

This, I did not expect, not at all - especially as I read the other reviews beforehand. You have to know: This is not an action flick, this is a thriller. The story is supposed to develop slowly - and it works just fine. If you're getting sick of all the mainstream-superhero-movies with chewed-up one-liners, if you're getting sick of watching a plothole-riddled movie with an average cut-length of 1.5 seconds, Bad Frank is what you have to watch.

Well-written story with a little room left for your imagination, well-written characters with thought-off backstorys, good use of very little music, good acting! Is the story new? No, but the story of Taken, as it is wrongfully compared to in the other reviews, isn't either.

And please don't forget the small budget. Writer and director Tony Germinario and the great cast made nearly every penny work. I'm pleased, that there are people left in the business, who can make a really decent movie without any explosion...

For a low budget movie, I was impressed. Just a few characters and few sets, but well directed. A few twists I didn't expect and a not a usual ending.

Despite my middling grade of C, I was very impressed with "Bad Frank". After all, the film was very quickly made and only cost a paltry $80,000!! It is clearly a great example of getting a lot for very little…something many filmmakers could stand to learn.

When the film begins, Frank is a highly stressed but happy guy. He has a very beautiful wife, a job and life is good. However, there also are signs that Frank is on the edge…and he could easily be pushed over it. To make matters worse, he's been prescribed something, presumably for his anger, and the doctor's office is giving him crap about when he can see the doctor. He wants to see the doctor now…the receptionist isn't about to make an exception… even if he's now out of meds.

In the midst of this tense situation, Frank and a friend of his witness a brutal multiple murder committed by Frank's old 'buddies'….and soon they make it very clear that unless Frank keeps his mouth shut he's a dead man. And, to make this clear, they kidnap his innocent wife…sending Frank on a binge of ultra-violent behavior.

I liked the acting and direction in this picture. For $80,000, it should have been horrible but wasn't. The story was also reminiscent of "Taken" but had enough different about it to make it worth seeing… for some people. This is where the problem is…the film is incredibly violent and features a bit of sexual violence as well… and at times was hard to watch. Plus, unlike what I expected, by the end of the film Frank was pretty much a monster as well and it was hard to root for anyone. It's certainly not a picture to show your kids, your mother or Father O'Malley if he happens to stop by for a visit. But, in spite of this, I cannot help but admire the filmmakers for what they achieved.

Frank (Kevin Interdonato) isn't a bad guy. We don't really know much about him until well into the movie, but we know he has a history of violence, and turned over a new page. But his life is about to spiral out of control again.

When his friend Travis asks Frank to accompany him to a job, it is revealed to be a drug deal. Drug lord Mickey (Tom Sizemore) and Frank have a history, and when the drug deal goes horribly wrong, Frank knows Mickey will come after him and Travis.

Frank is on medication to keep his temper under control, but when he runs out of meds and his wife Gina is kidnapped, Frank is unstoppable. He abducts Mickey's daughter Crystal, setting in motion a cat and mouse game that is bound to have you on the edge of your seat.

'Bad Frank' is a much better quality film than expected, with a few twists as well. I thought Kevin Interdonato was actually quite good as Frank. (Oh, and that manly, muscular, hairy body they so love showing off!!) The film is unpredictable with some good action sequences - and I did not expect that ending! I really enjoyed this movie.

Saw this and loved the poster. Synopsis seemed cool so gave it a look.

Started off good.

Missing medication. Anger starting to return.

Estranged from his family and loved ones. Violent past. All felt as if falling into place to be an explosion.

But it took far too long to get anywhere. I enjoy slow burns if there is a pay off but this left me wanting.

The acting is very good. Especially the scenes between father and son.

Even Tom Sozemore was ok. Although he did ham it up a little in the interrogation scene.

There's scenes that were in the trailer that doneven appear in the film!? Talking to his therapist!? Never happened. Puzzling as to why?

The poster gives impression of a much darker and more violent film than we end up getting.

I expected an explosion of anger and retribution but just got a fizzle.

Shame as it had potential.