Uncle Frank

This is a film of love, partners, family and mostly self. A beautifully shot, thoughtful take on the challenges of traditional 70's thinking and the challenges of a gay life within a family.

A superbly acted film, tense and moving, warmed with love. It's not an easy watch, and shouldn't be. In saying that it has fun and warmth. Recommended.

I'd almost begun to think we'd never see a movie like this again. But just when we need it most Alan Ball delivers a classically structured, beautifully written and delicately directed story that is both timely and timeless, as well as deeply moving. What appears on the surface to be a simple family saga is actually one of the most artfully constructed and thoughtfully realised movies in years. It will most likely be overlooked come award season as Hollywood rushes to honour the dumb superhero movies, pretentious gangster flicks and such - ventures in which hundreds of millions have been invested. They need those movies to succeed so the money keeps flowing, I guess. But Uncle Frank is real movie-making. I'm willing to bet you'll remember it long after you've forgotten most of 2021's Oscar nominees.

Beautiful film. Perfect cast! I think that was the key to this, likeable main characters that worked well together. These kind of stories are so important to be told, in such a way that nothing distracts from what is important. Frank, being able to who he is.

Uncle Frank is more drama than comedy, so don't expect to laugh all the time. But for a drama it's a well written one, one that keeps you entertained and interested in the story for the entire duration. And that's mostly due to the excellent performances from all actors. The acting was very convincing and is the best thing about Uncle Frank. As for the story, it's not new but certainly not bad. I don't think a lot of people will dislike this movie, maybe homophobes, but other than that normal thinking people with an open mind will enjoy it.

Paul bettany is such an underrated actor.

I laughed, I cried.

Great Sunday afternoon post roastie 1 glass of wine down watch.