The Father
Synopsis
A man refuses all assistance from his daughter as he ages and, as he tries to make sense of his changing circumstances, he begins to doubt his loved ones, his own mind and even the fabric of his reality.
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Anthony Hopkins
Anthony
Imogen Poots
Laura
Olivia Williams
The Woman
Rufus Sewell
Paul
Olivia Colman
Anne
Mark Gatiss
The Man
Evie Wray
Lucy (uncredited)
Ayesha Dharker
Dr. Sarai
Scott Mullins
Father
Romulus Stoicescu
Teen (uncredited)
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Hopkins delivers a tour de force performance, bringing depth and emotional range to his portrayal of a man struggling with dementia. The film is emotionally powerful and thought-provoking, and will likely leave you feeling deeply moved and reflective.
jafarzada
From the place closest to Gercey. Thanks Antony!!!
Beta-Critic
• Many people recommended me this movie to me, I was a bit sceptical at first. Hyped movies and I don't get along together at all
• All my doubts were thrown away out of the window after the first 15 minutes. God, that twist was unexpected! (Didn't you see that coming? Hell no!)
• The Labyrinthine screenplay co-written by Florian Zeller and Christopher Hampton is the biggest advantage, it kept me guessing till the end
• It also helps in maintaining the air of uncertainty, that uncertainty kept me glued to the screen
• By the time I felt comfortable, the film warps itself and throws twist after twist
• But the twists don't feel forced, they felt so organic and genuinely embedded with the overall plot
• I don't think I have words left for Anthony Hopkins' performance. His nuanced portrayal of a man suffering from Dementia is realistic, heartbreaking and brilliant(Take this crown, King!)
•Olivia Colman as Anne is brilliant. She perfectly portrays the vulnerability, the helplessness of a daughter who tries her level best to keep her father stable
• It's hard to believe that this is Florian Zeller's Debut film. He has done a fantastic job in delivering a no-nonsense, crisp and Taut movie
• I just want to read the script of the movie after this review and rewatch it again, so that I might get a grasp of certain things that I missed in my first viewing. I'm sure there are a plethora of things
• The best thing about the film is, though it is complex as a viewer I didn't feel at any point in time that the film was trying hard to be complex and therefore making a mess(Iam looking at you Tenet 👀 )
• The climax hit me like a brick, it was so emotional. The experience is more accentuated as the film takes place from the POV of Anthony played by Anthony Hopkins
• The first 10-15 minutes were a bit confusing, as it took a little bit of getting used to the proceedings
• The slow pacing might be a roadblock for some people, but I didn't get bored while watching the movie
• Overall, The Father is a terrific movie with a Taut screenplay headlined by stellar performances from Hopkins and Coleman
Beta-Pros:
• Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Coleman
• Screenplay
• Plot
• Climax
Beta-Cons:
• First 10-15 minutes
• Slow pacing
Beta-Thoughts: Trust me, you shouldn't miss this!
Beta-Meter: 8/10
Beta-Thoughts: Diary of a Grumpy Oldman
Jami
this is maybe the saddest and most terrifying thing I have ever seen with brilliant and oh so very old Anthony Hopkins
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Hopkins delivers a tour de force performance, bringing depth and emotional range to his portrayal of a man struggling with dementia. The film is emotionally powerful and thought-provoking, and will likely leave you feeling deeply moved and reflective.
jafarzada
From the place closest to Gercey. Thanks Antony!!!
Beta-Critic
• Many people recommended me this movie to me, I was a bit sceptical at first. Hyped movies and I don't get along together at all
• All my doubts were thrown away out of the window after the first 15 minutes. God, that twist was unexpected! (Didn't you see that coming? Hell no!)
• The Labyrinthine screenplay co-written by Florian Zeller and Christopher Hampton is the biggest advantage, it kept me guessing till the end
• It also helps in maintaining the air of uncertainty, that uncertainty kept me glued to the screen
• By the time I felt comfortable, the film warps itself and throws twist after twist
• But the twists don't feel forced, they felt so organic and genuinely embedded with the overall plot
• I don't think I have words left for Anthony Hopkins' performance. His nuanced portrayal of a man suffering from Dementia is realistic, heartbreaking and brilliant(Take this crown, King!)
•Olivia Colman as Anne is brilliant. She perfectly portrays the vulnerability, the helplessness of a daughter who tries her level best to keep her father stable
• It's hard to believe that this is Florian Zeller's Debut film. He has done a fantastic job in delivering a no-nonsense, crisp and Taut movie
• I just want to read the script of the movie after this review and rewatch it again, so that I might get a grasp of certain things that I missed in my first viewing. I'm sure there are a plethora of things
• The best thing about the film is, though it is complex as a viewer I didn't feel at any point in time that the film was trying hard to be complex and therefore making a mess(Iam looking at you Tenet 👀 )
• The climax hit me like a brick, it was so emotional. The experience is more accentuated as the film takes place from the POV of Anthony played by Anthony Hopkins
• The first 10-15 minutes were a bit confusing, as it took a little bit of getting used to the proceedings
• The slow pacing might be a roadblock for some people, but I didn't get bored while watching the movie
• Overall, The Father is a terrific movie with a Taut screenplay headlined by stellar performances from Hopkins and Coleman
Beta-Pros:
• Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Coleman
• Screenplay
• Plot
• Climax
Beta-Cons:
• First 10-15 minutes
• Slow pacing
Beta-Thoughts: Trust me, you shouldn't miss this!
Beta-Meter: 8/10
Beta-Thoughts: Diary of a Grumpy Oldman
Jami
this is maybe the saddest and most terrifying thing I have ever seen with brilliant and oh so very old Anthony Hopkins
afagabbasova
Heavy, heavy, scary and very sad film. Very pressing. You think you're going crazy yourself
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