Gripping 'Frailty' strong debut for director Paxton
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"Frailty," Bill Paxton's directorial debut, provides filmmakers with a study in engaging an audience. Working within the boundaries of a familiar genre, Paxton crafts a spooky, slow-moving mystery designed to draw in a crowd and keep them eagerly watching. While the film does not break any new ground, its sense of suspense and self-confidence propel it beyond expectations.
Paxton and writer Brent Hanley peel the layers of their story deliberately, transporting the audience to 1979 through the eyes of confused, confessing Fenton Meiks (Matthew McConaughey). Convinced that his...
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