Being Frank (2019)

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A seventeen-year-old boy blackmails his father after discovering his secret second family

Film Overview
"Being Frank" is an American comedy-drama movie directed by Miranda Bailey, starring Jim Gaffigan, and launched in 2019. The movie, written by Glen Lakin, is a funny, yet heartwarming blend of drama, insights, and comedy, delivered by an outstanding cast. Gaffigan's character, Frank, leads a double life, handling 2 families unbeknownst to each other.

Plot Summary
Frank, played by Jim Gaffigan, is a middle-aged guy living a seemingly normal life, with one huge secret - he has another household concealed away. He is the ultimate father figure with his beautiful wife and two children in one house, while also maintaining a second household on the side with yet another better half and kids.

The plot heightens when his son Philip, played by Logan Miller, from his "first" family arbitrarily stumbles upon him and his "2nd" household while on a spring break trip. His ideal plan captures a snag as Philip, filled with animosity and confusion, faces his father about his scandalous trick. Nevertheless, Frank convinces his boy to keep his double life a secret, and his double dealing stays surprise, albeit on shaky grounds.

Themes and Development
"Being Frank" deftly deals with styles of deceptiveness, household, forgiveness, and love. Frank's double life, remarkably enough, is driven by his desire to hang out with his children and not lose connection with any of his member of the family. Nevertheless, this well-intentioned but flawed method leads him into a spiralling web of lies and heartache.

Through a series of comical and significant twists, what started as an unexpected discovery unfolds into a life-altering discovery for both households. The layers of intricacy and the flawed nature of Frank's character are sensitively dealt with. Amid the humor and antics, lies a poignant commentary on relationships, duties, and the frequently challenging navigation of familial love.

Conclusion and Aftermath
In the end, the reality of the matter does surface, causing disorderly discoveries. Both families eventually end up being aware of Frank's exceptionally convoluted lifestyle, leading to a turmoil of emotions and the inevitable fallout. The movie closes on an open-ended note, leaving Frank to deal with the effects of his choices.

"Being Frank" checks out the fragile balance between funny and pathos in its story. It handles to skillfully extract humor from the most uncomfortable, yet typical family characteristics. The story culminates in an unpleasant, mentally charged confrontation, but not without its reasonable share of laughs and teachable moments. It's a funny that digs beneath the surface of a laugh-inducing circumstance to check out deeper themes of fidelity, parental duty, and the lengths one can go to keep a household together.

In general, "Being Frank" offers lots of laughs with dashes of hard-hitting truth hanging in the balance. Its amusing yet thought-provoking story develops an interesting dichotomy, making audiences consider the depth of familial love, forgiveness, and the effects of deceit. In spite of the subject, "Being Frank" provides a genuine, amusing, and completely appealing tale of the trials and tribulations of family life.

Top Cast

  • Jim Gaffigan (small)
    Jim Gaffigan
    Frank
  • Logan Miller (small)
    Logan Miller
    Philip
  • Anna Gunn (small)
    Anna Gunn
    Laura
  • Samantha Mathis (small)
    Samantha Mathis
    Bonnie
  • Alex Karpovsky (small)
    Alex Karpovsky
    Ross
  • Isabelle  Phillips (small)
    Isabelle Phillips
    Kelly
  • Gage Banister (small)
    Gage Banister
    Eddie
  • Danielle Campbell (small)
    Danielle Campbell
    Allison
  • Hayes MacArthur (small)
    Hayes MacArthur
    Stan
  • Michelle Hurd (small)
    Michelle Hurd
    Marcy
  • Daniel Rashid (small)
    Daniel Rashid
    Lewis