Hello, My Name Is Frank

My wife and I recently watched this extremely well written and directed movie and all I can say is please take the time to watch this amazing movie. It brings to light medical conditions that many people have, no fault of their own. After watching this great movie, it highlights the challenges people with medical difficulties can have and how to better approach these important issues. My grandmother used to be a foster parent for children with Down Syndrome. I could completely relate to this movie and the main character. After watching Hello, My Name is Frank, you will appreciate the things that we all take for granted, from time to time. I had a better understanding of all the key attributes we all want to have, Compassion, Loyalty, Friendship, Patience, Understanding, and Love. What was really nice is that no matter what age you are, you can watch this movie and take something from it and apply it to your life. Watching movies that are substantive and enjoyable are hard to come by these days. This is a movie you have to watch and appreciate. Many thanks to the actors and makers of this wonderful film, Bravo!

One of the better movies I have seen in some time, Hello My Name is Frank is laugh-out-loud funny, incredibly dramatic, and a joy to watch. It is filled with incredibly stellar acting performances throughout. The story is sophisticated and quite unique for Hollywood. This movie will entertain you, make you think, and make you laugh and cry.

In particular, Garrett M. Brown's performance in the lead role is a treasure. It alone is worth far more than the cost of viewing this movie. Brown fully commits to his role as a sufferer of Tourette's Syndrome who has recently lost his full-time caregiver. The adventures, character growth, and drama that unfolds when Brown's character embarks upon a road trip with his caregiver's daughter and her friends is mesmerizing. Reminiscent of Little Miss Sunshine but far more dramatic, Hello My Name is Frank is a MUST watch!

The movie had potential to be better than it is but it ultimately tries to cover too many subjects and leaves many holes. As a comedy it is somewhat amusing. As a dramady it fails. They should have stuck to Frank and the girl dealing with the death of her mother. Instead the formula characters are brought in...good girl, bad girl, sensible girl, good looking stranger, each acting how you expect. And then a cast of supporting characters that are stereotypical and adding nothing to the story. It is like separate 15 minute scenes tied together with the road trip, but any one scene could be cut without losing any continuity. I don't think it is vengeful but If you are offended by a disability being used for comic laughs then don't watch. Something to watch on a lazy afternoon.

This movie covers a lot of important issues and it does it with humor, sensitivity and honesty. I have only one complaint. I lived in Eastern Washington. Although there are lots of red necks in Eastern Washington, I have never heard of any snake handling sect of Bible thumping crazies. That's not a very accurate stereotype. It would have been more realistic to go with some other religious fanatics, there's plenty to chose from in that area. Still, it was well worth watching.

This movie was submitted to Best Actors Film Festival and won. Both Best Actor in the category and also Garrett M. Brown won Best Actor of the entire festival. What fine acting. The subject matter is wonderful and sensitive and beautifully portrayed. Casting was excellent. All of the cast was truly top notch. I always like to see a film with really great acting. I hope this film gets released. This is a heartwarming tale of family and friends accepting each other with all their faults. A simply wonderful experience for everyone. I hope I get to see more from the young female actors in this film, and of course the Lead. I was entranced with how he put his performance together.