Polanski does have a unique way of making film. "Frantic", if given to most modern directors would produce a straight to television version of the story. With the help of Harrison Ford, in the days it seemed he cared about his roles, gives us a dramatic thrill ride. The film won't wow you. There will be no glitter, not amazing moments throughout the film, but made in 1988, it fits within that time's best drama's. In 1988 we received "Rain Man", nothing spectacular, but a good drama. "Born on the Fourth of July" in 1989 gave a bit more, but still in the same punch bowl. Moving into 1990 we received "Ghost" and "Dances with Wolves" 2 more with the same punch. None of these films are great, but they all have something, some considerable recognition worth putting together.
"Frantic" will not provide award winning anything, but it is a fun ride worth taking if the chance ever comes. Harrison Ford doesn't have a long list of quality films, so if Ford is of interest, it is worth checking out. As for Polanski, he has done better... this one falls in the mediocre section of all the director's work.
"Frantic"
7 / 10
