FRAILTY

With Matthew McConnaughy, Bill Paxton, Powers Boothe
Directed by Bill Paxton

When a man walks into the office of an FBI agent investigating the God's Hand serial murders, an incredible and gruesome tale unfolds. He says he knows who the killer is and tells of his childhood and how his father received visions from God to kill demons with the help of his two boys. The one is completely devoted to his father's twisted wisdom while the other is shocked and horrified, not wanting to be a part of it. The script digs into the religious issue of belief conviction in the face of horror and right & wrong. When God calls, do you answer? And is it in fact Him or are you merely insane? I think this is actor Bill Paxton's directorial debut (if not, this is his most prominent film, then). The dark laced religious theme and off screen axe-horror coupled with finely tuned tension and good performances make Frailty an intriguing thriller that is refreshing and does not go the teen schlock route - thank God! Ignore the "it'll keep you guessing till the end" taglines and just enjoy this very interesting film of murder, faith and insanity.

4 / B
- PB

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