The story is a common tale of a man hiding his life from his family until a family crisis brings the truth out in the cruelest manner. Paul Bettany is absolutely incredible. There's not a moment he doesn't ring completely true. The supporting cast create a solid base and their characters are so believable I felt like I was watching a documentary. Alan Ball has once again proved to be a writer of enormous skill, bringing truth and compassion to a story of a man's final realisation of who he is and where he belongs. Frank's fears are finally laid to rest as his family, out from under the shadow of a scared and stuck man, freely accept Frank and Wally each in their own way. It's a story of love and acceptance, what we all aspire to create, need and deserve.
Review of Uncle Frank
