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Frankie & Alice
2010 101 min Canada R 18+
★5.8
Drama, Thriller
Director: Geoffrey Sax
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Description
A drama centered on a go-go dancer with multiple personality disorder who struggles to remain her true self and begins working with a psychotherapist to uncover the mystery of the inner ghosts that haunt her.
US Gross:
$706,546
Worldwide:
$706,546
Starring
Halle Berry
Actor
Stellan Skarsgård
Actor
Phylicia Rashad
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 2011
— Best Actress (Drama)
Key opinion
Frankie & Alice is largely viewed as a stagnant, unengaging drama that struggles to balance its ambitious subject matter with a lackluster execution. While the film attempts to address heavy themes of trauma and identity, critics and audiences alike largely agree that the derivative presentation fails to make a lasting impact.
| Pacing | The repetitive, dialogue-heavy nature of the therapy sessions creates a tedious and monotonous experience for the viewer. | |
| Production | The narrative feels constrained and claustrophobic due to its heavy reliance on the psychiatric ward setting. | |
| Ending | The resolution of Frankie’s psychological condition is perceived as contrived and lacks the necessary depth to justify the buildup. | |
| Acting | The central performance is polarizing; some viewers see it as an overly dramatic and unconvincing attempt at prestige acting, while others appreciate the intellectual ambition of tackling such complex themes. |