Frank

Frank

This is NOT a film about Frank Sidebottom. Quite how Jon Ronson, who co-wrote the screenplay and was supposedly a friend of the real Frank Sidebottom, allowed this film to be made is an insult to Franks's memory. Frank was funny, entertaining, played 'toytown' version of famous songs, and was only slightly weird. Parts of the rehearsal sessions in the house seemed reminiscent of stories of the late Captain Beefheart virtually imprisoning his band in California whilst dreaming up 'Trout Mask Replica' - but there another set of similarities ends abruptly. The music throughout is naïve and dreadful - and this comes from someone who is interested in many forms of experimental music. If you don't know or care about the real Frank Sidebottom, you might enjoy this film. Otherwise, do avoid at all costs. It will only make you angry!

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This has to be the most oddest, touching and funniest movie that I have seen this year. The movie is about a keyboardist looking for his big break joins an eclectic pop band fronted by the mysterious Frank - the lead-singer who never removes his paper mâché head. This is by far my favorite movie of 2014. The acting in the movie was freaking fantastic, the writing was well written and it was new and refreshing, not like other movie these days. The main character of the film Frank played by Michael Fassbender, and I have to say frank is the most interesting character in this whole film. The other characters in the film are interesting to but I think frank is most interesting to me. A movie that is new and refreshing, not like other movie these days

Ha, completely joking. Warning, spoilers ahead... the movie sucks and makes no sense whatsoever. I guess I need to have at least ten lines of text to submit a review. This is my first, and probably last, review I'll ever do. I'm not a professional movie critic, but I've seen enough movies to know a good movie from something absolutely ridiculous. This movie is so terrible I'm writing this review. Don't waste your money on buying it. If you really want to see it, download it online. I'm sure people are giving it away. Holy hell I still need to write a few more lines. Frank is a great movie and sheds light on current social issues like mental illness and social media/networking hype and how we can resolve these issues and make our society more positive... Just kidding

Michael Fassbender in a giant head might be the funniest thing I've seen in nearly a year. The novelty of his character, you would think, would be too quirky to give a chance, but Frank unexpectedly takes us on such a unique, fun journey. It's a film that mocks the pretentiousness of alternative rock bands, while giving pause to the men and women behind their identities. You'll be amazed at the significance, and the poignancy of the character of Frank.. all the while giving into a nice hearty laugh about it. This is one of the past year's great indie films. It's absolutely worth a watch.

How this got made I'll never know. It's NOT about Frank Sidebottom in spite of the name and papier-mâché head. I felt cheated and insulted.

watching this movie led me to have mixed emotions.the movie was sad, playful, weird and absurd. it felt like all those emotions had been pushed into a blender and served. thats exactly what this movie made me feel. definitely a unique movie. the plot of the movie was original and i definitely enjoyed it. the acting was good and weird which quiet frankly only helped to maintain the eccentric feel of the movie. which is a good thing. acting especially from the likes of Michael fassbender, Maggie gyllenhaal and domnhall gleeson was absolutely amazing. would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves a good watch.

Couldn't take my eyes off it. Owns itself as an indie masterpiece.

Did ANYONE involved in this terrible film actually ever see Frank Sidebottom other than a picture of him? Why is he speaking with an American accent? Why is he portrayed as this enigmatic figure? Why is he not singing awful songs? I would have preferred to see a biopic about the ACTUAL Frank, whose story is far more interesting. Also the head was "too good" in that it looked well made as opposed to a crappy papier mache mask. And no little frank? Maggie Gylenhall is perhaps the least attractive human being alive. Domnhall Gleeson gives a great performance though.