The Father

POSITIVES…

  • Fascinating movie that purposefully keeps you guessing about it’s plot progression. 

  • Perfectly disorienting narrative, that thematically fits very well with the story. 

  • Anthony Hopkins is absolutely amazing in this, and might arguably be his best work yet. 

  • Olivia Colman is truly fantastic in this, and easily takes on those highly emotional moments. 

  • Supporting cast is great as well, from Rufus Sewell, Mark Gatiss, Imogen Poots, and Olivia Williams. 

  • Dramatically profound and a stark reminder or warning about getting old. 

  • Just heartbreaking. Especially that final act. 

  • There are some nice visual directing touches to accommodate the fact this movie is set in one location.

NEGATIVES…

  • Starts off a little bit slow, and doesn’t really kick into gear until about 20 minutes in. 

  • Very much a talking heads kinda film with mostly just dialogue to listen to, which may not be engaging for some movie goers.

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