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3,2,1... Frankie Go Boom Movie Review

Name: 3,2,1... Frankie Go Boom Movie Review
Item: 3,2,1... Frankie Go Boom
Rating: 2.5
Author: Smitha Joseph

3,2,1... Frankie Go Boom Movie Review English

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Review for the film " 3,2,1... Frankie Go Boom"

Runtime: 01 Hour 29 Minutes

Certificate: U

Released: 12-10-2012

Genre: Comedy

Similar To: Música, International Incident, Tupperware Unsealed, Zombieland 2

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CAST & CREW

Lupita Nyong O

Chris O Dowd

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3,2,1…. Frankie Go Boom Click to look into! >> Read More... is an action comedy written and directed by Jordan Roberts. The film is co-produced by Pavlina Hatoupis, Marcel Langenegger, and Katayoun A Marciano. The film is distributed under the banner of the Ministry of Content. Mattias Troelstrup is the cinematographer, while Michael Hofacre is the editor of the film. The film stars Chris O’Dowd and Charlie Hunnam Charlie Hunnam is a hunk English actor and a notab >> Read More... in the lead. The supporting cast of this film comprises Lizzy Caplan Lizzy Caplan, whose actual name is Elizabeth Anne >> Read More... , Nora Dunn, Whitney Cummings, Ron Perlman Ronald N. Perlman, better known as Ron Perlman, wa >> Read More... , etc. The film got a theatrical release on 12 October 2012.

Plot

Frankie and Bruce are two brothers who never see eye to eye. However, they must grudgingly join hands, when a YouTube video accidentally goes viral. This involves the actress’ father, a transgender hacker, and several other stakeholders. Will they come out unscathed, or is a bigger danger awaiting the two?

Star Performances

Charlie Hunnam and Chris O’Dowd deliver phenomenal performances as the bickering brothers Frankie and Bruce.

Ron Perlman as the hacker Phyllis is also a delight to watch.

Analysis

They say, ‘Do not judge a Book by its cover.’ The same applies to the movie ‘3,2,1… Frankie Go Boom! The movie looks like another run-of-the-mill nonsense masquerading as an exquisite masterpiece.

However, as the movie turns out, it is more of a confused, yet entertaining product, rather than a disappointment. Sometimes, the humor is natural, and so much so that the viewers will roll on the floor laughing.

As the exploitative and bickering brothers, Chris O Dowd and Charlie Hunnam have done a great job. The way the two fight with each other will remind many of the never-ending, borderline ludicrous sibling rivalries. If only Charlie’s character had a better screentime

The supporting cast has been equally impressive, with Nora Dunn and Ron Perlman being the standout performers. Sadly, their efforts have been somewhat diminished by the lopsided script of this movie.

Sometimes, the humor in some sequences is so awkward that one wonders if they had to laugh at it. Jordan Roberts has not done anything bad, but his execution in some instances is rather far from impressive. Even the technical work in some is not up to the mark, though it is still convincing enough for the viewers to be engaged. Some sequences make the finished product look like it was edited rather haphazardly.

What's There?

Great acting performances from Charlie Hunnam and Chris O’Dawd
Able support from actors like Nora Dunn, Ron Perlman, etc.

What's Not There?

Half-hearted editing
Lack of Sound Character Development
Lack of engagement with the narrative

Verdict

‘3, 2,1…… Frankie Go Boom is a great movie but in parts. The film had an interesting concept, but the acting performances could not make up for the glitches in editing and direction. You can watch it if you have a knack for something new.