The Father

  • 2021


MOVIE IS entertaining uncomfortable spacious elegant
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100 % Fresh
$ 24 Million
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Positive Reviews 13
Negative reviews 2
Average Rating 4.1/5
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5.0
Dont let its bleak and uncomfortable subject matter scare you away. Keith & the Movies
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Of course, a bulk of heavy lifting is done by Hopkins, who delivers a rousing performance, worthy of every award coming his way. ETimes (TOI)
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As Anne, Colman offers up shattered smiles and extends endless patience while entertaining a dark fantasy of smothering Anthony in his sleep. Vulture
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Time really doesnt have much meaning for someone in Anthonys position. Paste Magazine
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When we spy him initially, hes listening to opera on a pleasant afternoon in his spacious, tastefully appointed London flat. Rogerebert
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Loading Play Hopkins captures this conflict of perspective in heartbreaking fashion. IGN
4.5
With its narrative boldness, however, The Father never stirs or fully satiates. New York Post
2.0
Armed with Hopkins astonishing performance, Zellner creates a sense of claustrophobia and disorientation simply through staging, and a creative spin s .. Hindustan Times
4.5
And one scene with Paul in which Anthony becomes whimperingly afraid shows us that there are things that Anne doesnt know about Anthonys life. The Guardian
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UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #1: (As character) This isnt your flat, Anthony. Npr
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Anthony doesnt always know whats happening, and neither do we, all by design. Time
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This immensely talented 83 year old two time Academy Award winner (the recent one for The Father, incidentally) is nothing short of a treat to watch. The New Indian Express
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When Anthony says there is something that doesnt make sense, this is exactly what you feel as a viewer because what I didnt want for the audience is t .. The New York Times
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But Zeller, making an elegant and incisive feature debut, finds an ideal equivalent within the more realistic parameters of the movie screen. Los Angeles Times
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And thats because theres a raging against the dying of the light saddened desperation to it. Variety
4.5
The Father isnt a picnic to watch, but it is somewhat ironically, given Anthonys condition a movie, and performance, thats hard to forget. Cnn
5.0
Euros Lyns unashamedly schmaltzy film is based on a true story and it is heart warming, feel good and family friendly. Independent Ie
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Hopkins captures this conflict of perspective in heartbreaking fashion. Ign
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The film seamlessly blends genuine fear with overwhelming sadness. Film Companion
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As Anne, Colman offers up shattered smiles and extends endless patience while entertaining a dark fantasy of smothering Anthony in his sleep. Vulture
4.5
Of course, there remains the fact that this uncomfortable reality doesnt come to life without the intervention of the performer sans pareil that Antho .. The Hindu
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Its a film thats worth more for its conception and execution than its ideological discourse or social agenda. Letras Libres
4.5
The Father cant help betraying its roots as a stage play, but Zeller smartly uses theatrical conventions against us. Next Best Picture
4.4
Its an incredibly accomplished, well structured chamber drama, aided in its translation to English by playwright and screenwriter Christopher Hampton .. Deep Focus Review
5.0
Zeller doesnt really clue in the viewer, meaning we are in Anthonys shoes trying to piece together the threads of whats happening. City Am
5.0
of the strength of the film lies in Anthony Hopkins lead performance alongside Olivia Colman, Zellers direction is nothing to sniff at. Nerdophiles
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The film does what Christopher Nolan keeps trying and failing at, which is to ever so gingerly reach into our minds and tweak out the corners and meat .. My New Plaid Pants
2.0
Gods Country writer director Francis Lee doesnt stint on the sex (or the mud). Marie Claire
3.0
But theres just enough chaos funneled into the equation to raise questions that will keep you guessing at a resolution. Thirty, Flirty + Film
3.0
Despite the confusion of the plot, this isnt to say that it ever feels messy or out of control. Filmotomy
4.0
A forensic examination, powerfully written and delivered with brio, of the impact of dementia on a retired engineer and those closest to him The Canberra Times (Austra ..



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