The Father | Film Review

I remember hearing about this film during Oscar season last year, but I didn't really pay that much attention to it. However, when it came out on Amazon Prime Video recently, I decided to see what it was about.

A man's (Anthony Hopkins) grip on reality starts to unravel as he ages, and soon he begins to doubt his own mind.

I loved this film. I went in without knowing anything, so I wasn't sure what to expect.

The dialogue throughout the film is amazing. Everything feels so real and authentic.

The way the film uses Anthony's (Hopkins) mind as a tool to tell the story is so interesting and unusual. When we are allowed to see through his eyes, we fully understand the devastating reality of his life.

We as the audience are almost put in the same position as Anthony - we are unable to trust our own eyes, and our own memories. 

You instantly have empathy for, and sympathise with both Anthony and his daughter Anne (Olivia Colman). Even if you have never been in a similar situation, you are thrust into their world and automatically put yourself in their shoes.

The characters are so interesting. They are all complex and have really unique points of view on this situation.

Speaking of the characters, the cast are also really amazing. As well as Hopkins and Colman, the film also stars Imogen Poots, Rufus Sewell, Olivia Williams and Mark Gatiss, and they are all perfect for the roles they play.

Another thing I loved about the film was the score. From the moment the film starts, the story is accompanied by the most beautiful score that really underpins just how beautiful the story is.

Overall, this is an emotional, powerful, and ultimately heartbreaking story that I would definitely recommend.

8/10