This film is a special reminder of how grand and extraordinary Anthony Hopkins is as an actor.
I've seen many films that examines from different angles the subject of mental deterioration such as alzheimer's, but I think that this film portrays with harsh realism the essence of dementia, and how it can damage, hurt and torture a person on a daily basis. And how it can impact his surrounding. Florian Zeller combined his directorial skills and artistic vision with Ben Smithard' steady work of cinematography to bring the senses of confusion and ignorance to the viewer, so that we would feel gradually a pure and sincere connection with the main character. Putting Anthony Hopkins' performance aside, the whole cast from Olivia Colman to Rufus Sewell did a brilliant job.
A truly fantastic work that deserves all its awards and nominations this year.
I've seen many films that examines from different angles the subject of mental deterioration such as alzheimer's, but I think that this film portrays with harsh realism the essence of dementia, and how it can damage, hurt and torture a person on a daily basis. And how it can impact his surrounding. Florian Zeller combined his directorial skills and artistic vision with Ben Smithard' steady work of cinematography to bring the senses of confusion and ignorance to the viewer, so that we would feel gradually a pure and sincere connection with the main character. Putting Anthony Hopkins' performance aside, the whole cast from Olivia Colman to Rufus Sewell did a brilliant job.
A truly fantastic work that deserves all its awards and nominations this year.