At the Liberty: The Father

DAYTON—Anthony (played by two-time Academy Award winner, Anthony Hopkins) refuses all assistance from his daughter (Academy Award and Golden Globe winner, Olivia Coleman) as he ages with progressing memory loss. As he tries to make sense of his changing circumstances, he begins to doubt his loved ones, his mind and even the fabric of his reality. The film gives the viewer Anthony’s changing and unreliable perspective and the perspective of his caregivers and family.

Many critics have stated this is some of Anthony Hopkins’ best work. At 83, Anthony Hopkins is now the oldest actor in a leading role to win an Oscar (last month). Writer/director Florian Zeller and Christopher Hampton also won the Oscar for the screenplay adapted from Zeller’s 2012 award-winning French play. The Father also was nominated for academy awards in four other categories (Olivia Coleman, Best Actress in supporting role, best motion picture of the year, Film editing, and production design).

Rotten Tomatoes rates this movie with a whopping 98% critics favorable review and 91% from the audience scores.

It is rated PG-13 for some strong language and thematic material. The runtime is 97 minutes.

It shows May 21-25, on Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 3 pm and Tuesday at 6:30 pm.