The problem with “Frankie and Alice,” starring Halle Barry, is the feeling that we’ve been there and seen that before. This is a tired drama about a case of multiple personality disorder in the tradition of The Three Faces of Eve and Sybil. Frankie is a stripper in 1970s Los Angeles whose blackouts and violent personality shifts lead her to Dr. Oz (Stellan Skarsgard), a white research psychiatrist. It’s just a matter of time before the truth will set Frankie free. It’s unfortunate that Halle Barry the producer chose an almost formulaic, cliché-ridden tale for Halle Barry the actress. And while “Frankie and Alice” is inspired by a true story, it’s too familiar and predictable. 12/17/10
This flawed film is an obvious attempt to find Halle Barry a vehicle to get her a best actress nom. This was like a quickie screenplay that did not work. Not a good movie so don't bother!
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