All Accolades & Coverage
BlackList Coverage — 8/10
Strengths:
“Frankie” is a rousing, spirited character-driven drama that keeps us entertained and engaged throughout. Frankie herself is a fantastic protagonist. She’s tenacious, driven and has enough personality to fill the skyscrapers she builds. She is also colorful enough, even flawed, to avoid becoming a flawless, saintly (and thus uninteresting) character. There’s something endearing about how Frankie inadvertently becomes a feminist icon simply by following her own dreams. The script’s themes are inspirational and uplifting, and it executives them passionately, without seeming forced or coming off as preachy. Frankie is backed up by a strong supporting cast that either supports her or antagonizes her, but always makes the script more complete and enriches the world. Frankie’s father makes a strong impression in the beginning that stays with her- and the audience- throughout. Frankie’s fellow construction workers initially resent having to work with a woman, but she eventually grows on them as they grow on us. New York in the 1960s is a rich and powerful setting, as is the Italian-American subculture, and the script utilizes it well.
Prospects:
As a vibrant, entertaining period piece with a fantastic lead and a great setting, "Frankie” should captivate critics and audiences alike. Frankie is a fiery, rich part for any talented actress, with possible even Oscar potential.
