Frequency
Synopsis
Due to a stellar phenomenon, a cop is able to communicate with his long-dead father over a short wave radio. With the help of these time warp conversations, he attempts to avert his fireman father’s death and prevent his mother from being murdered by a serial killer.
Dove Review
Although it contains several large gaps in plausibility and has pacing problems in the beginning, “Frequency” is an entertaining film. The suspenseful plot is fairly complex, holding the viewers attention, and there is a charming performance by Quaid. Alas, while giving us positive portrayals of a loving family, it unfortunately, includes a few misuses of God’s name, while treating Jesus name as if it were a mere expletive.
Content Description
Language: GD 1, Jesus 3, Christ 1, my god 1, S-word 7, SOB 2, ass 1, bastard 1, expletives 5 – Smoking: both adult leads smoke, but a message is included that smoking is bad for you – Drinking: adults drink beer at a backyard party; a cop gets drunk when his wife leaves him – Violence: a truck crash leads to a huge explosion; another fire includes thunderous explosions; pictures of dead women by a serial killer are displayed on a desk several times; two fist fights between the lead and the killer; a child is briefly endangered when the killer holds him hostage.