The Father

The director made us spend 90 minutes inside the mind of a patient. It was a brilliantly constructed film. Hopkins’ extraordinary performance played a major role in making us feel as though we were truly living inside this mind. We were constantly tossed around within the decaying mind of an old father. Through its masterful use of space and seamless scene transitions, the film managed to hold us firmly in its grip at every moment. At times dramatic, at times comedic, and at times full of unexpected twists, the harmony of these elements elevates the film into a masterpiece.