Dear Frankie

Here's one of those films that does nothing on its box office release at the cinema but grows in reputation as people pass on the good news by word of mouth. Dear Frankie is a very good film.

Young Frankie is deaf. He lives with his mother and she encourages him to diligently write to his father on his ship. Frankie's father writes back regularly. But the truth is different and Frankie's mum is in a real dilemma when the ship supposedly carrying the father is due to dock in their home port in a few days. She needs to find a father fast.

It is a charming tale about the relationship between the mother and son. Without the grit that someone like Ken Loach would add it also avoids the obvious, and any saccharin sweetness that might leave a cloying taste. Gerald Butler does a good job as the stranger who is Frankie's father for the day. A great and engaging tale. Buy it or rent it soon.

posted by Colin Thursday, June 16, 2005

Belle and Sebastian - "Lazy Line Painter Jane"

An EP. Four wonderful tracks. The title track duet is a stunner. An organ sound to die for. The spoken word "A Century of Elvis" is endearing and addictive. Great things in small packages.

posted by Colin Sunday, June 12, 2005

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