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Frank and Anna

posted a year ago by Mrmojo4700 (21602)
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In my opinion, this is a top notch early 80s grimy New York serial killer movie complete with a phenomenal lead and fabulous Savini effects. The only bump in the road for me was the relationship between Frank and Anna. I’m not saying it doesn’t happen, but it’s unlikely a good looking fashion photographer like Anna would be spending time with a creep like Zito. It’s like the whole film was this wild ride and when presented with this situation, I felt somewhat taken out of the movie. It’s a minor gripe, but did anyone else feel this way?

[–] Druff (1825) 3 months ago

100%. It didn't get in my way of enjoying the movie overall, but every time she was receptive to him it set off my "OH GIMME A BREAK" alarm. My capacity for suspension of disbelief has its limits.

[–] Mrmojo4700 (21602) 3 months ago

I know, right? If the dude would have been throwing around money or drugs things might have added up a little better.

[–] Michigander (110) 3 months ago

lol yeah it was poor writing how they suddenly start dating.

[–] Mrmojo4700 (21602) 3 months ago

Oh, wait a minute. I did a little reading and Joe Spinell was a cowriter. Now things are making sense. :)

[–] Michigander (110) 2 months ago

Was Joe Spinell known to be a bad script writer?

[–] Mrmojo4700 (21602) 2 months ago

Not that I’m aware of, but I can imagine him steering the story in the direction of him dating her.

[–] Michigander (110) 2 months ago

Ah I see.

[–] Michigander (110) 2 months ago

I heard he was on cocaine when this movie was shot and made.