Frequency

Starring: Dennis Quaid, James Caviezel
Directed by: Gregory Hoblit
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Thriller, Science Fiction
Box Office: $45,010,278
2000

Times Seen:
Tim: 2

Summary: Police officer John Sullivan (Jim Caviezel) brings out his old ham radio that he used as a child and begins talking to a man who is watching the 1969 world series. At first, he doesn't believe it, because the '69 series took place over 40 years ago. However, as he continues the conversation, he begins to suspect that he is somehow talking to his fire-fighter father (Dennis Quaid), who died in 1969 in a blaze.

Review:
Tim: Frequency succeeds because of two reasons. First, it has a crazy premise- what would happen if you could speak to your father on a ham radio, even though he died 40 years ago? Secondly, it succeeds because more so than a thriller or a science fiction film, the emphasis is placed on the story between a father and son. This is actually quite touching and is what draws us into this film.

Dennis Quaid gives an outstanding performance. He and James Caviezel, though not sharing any screen time, are dynamic together. Quaid as the father and Caviezel, the son work together so well that we, the viewing audience, get caught up in this tale and find our emotions running away with us. Both actors put so much into their roles that you are right there with them every step of the way.

This touching family story is set against the awe inspiring event that a son could travel back in time through a radio to talk with his father shortly before his death. The film tackles some amazing questions about the future and the past and one's influence on the other. Frequency handles all these questions brilliantly, not ducking the tough answers or catering to the audience in any way.

I definitely recommend this moving. It is surprisingly good, and I have a feeling that you will get caught up in the story and hang on every scene. The film builds a strong connect between the characters and the viewing audience, and then puts the characters through suspenseful and thrilling scenes, and the audience cannot let go. Frequency will keep you entertained, keep you in suspense, but also make you want to reach out and hug your family. This is quite an achievement in filmmaking.

Rating 1-10
Tim's Rating: 7.5



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