Father” into territory beyond the simulation of
Anthony’s condition. A late scene brings a rush
of heartbreaking clarity. It clears up the specifics
of Anthony’s situation while also pondering
what, perhaps, there’s still to cling to when
everything else slips away.
“The Father,” a Sony Pictures Classics release, is
rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association
of America for some strong language, and
thematic material. Running time: 97 minutes.
Two and a half stars out of four. THE FATHER | Official Trailer