well-cast and gracefully handled; Attractively produced, with nice period design details and handsome lensing; even at its most manipulative, "Uncle Frank" remains polished and engaging; "Uncle Frank" is an accomplished package
the whole cast, in particular, give incredible performances; "Uncle Frank" teaches us that being true to yourself is the most important thing and that if someone loves you, they will accept that
despite its dense plot, the story is as predictable as the route back to Creekville and it is testimony to Paul Bettany and Sophia Lillis that Alan Ball gets as much mileage out of it as he does
although clearly made with earnest good intentions, this shabbily constructed work feels way too thirsty for audience love as it strings together a series of life-affirming, message-laden and sometimes embarrassingly anachronistic moments
a heartfelt performance from Paul Bettany elevates an otherwise trite and frustrating story about an alcoholic gay professor in the 1970s; It is a frustrating filmgoing experience, but still one worthy of your time for the acting alone
"Uncle Frank" features a top-notch performance from Paul Bettany; As it stands, Uncle Frank the character is a bit more compelling than "Uncle Frank" the film
by Amber Wilkinson [Eye for Film (UK) ]
