Set between the parallel worlds of contemporary London and the futuristic faith dominated metropolis of Meanwhile City, Franklyn weaves a tale of four souls, whose lives are intertwined by fate, romance and tragedy. As these worlds collide, a single bullet determines the destiny of these four characters..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 98 minutes
✓ Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller
✓ Stars: Eva Green, Ryan Phillippe, Bernard Hill, Sam Riley, Art Malik
✓ Director: Jeremy Thomas, Laurence Dorman, Nina Gold, Peter Carlton, Ben Davis
The Franklyn (2008) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Franklyn (2008) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Franklyn (2008) is staring with Eva Green, Ryan Phillippe, Bernard Hill, Sam Riley, Art Malik, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Jeremy Thomas, Laurence Dorman, Nina Gold, Peter Carlton, Ben Davis juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.