Thanks for watching! What's YOUR favourite mind bending film? Also, i cried all three times i watched this film. This video was a very special one for me.
I Heart Huckabees, Hereditary, The Platform was AMAZING check it out right now if you've never seen it, The Belko Experiment was fun, Mother was jsut fucking weird but still pretty cool, Inception is great, The Prestige, lots more.... movies are awesome. Oh, Coherence was pretty wild too if anyone has never seen it, it's worth a watch. Also, Oculus, it's about a crazy mirror that kills people, so messed up. Also Tenet was a trip.
I remember having to lie to my Grandfather so much. He would ask where Madeline was (his wife that had died before I was born) and I would have to lie and say she went to the store or somewhere. I remember the first time I made the mistake of telling him that she was dead and having him cry and be confused. His mind was so frazzled. So instead, I started lying and later on he would take a drive and remember, come back with tear streaks down his face, and then go take a nap. It hurt watching him suffer through that so many times. He was grieving her death over and over and over. He's gone now, but those memories really stick out to me.
I'm sorry you had to see, and he had to go through, that. My stepdad's dad moved in with us once his Parkinson's disease kept him from taking care of himself. It was nearly the opposite. His mind would mostly be there, but his body just would not do what he wanted or needed it to. Now I'm afraid of dying old.
@Ramen Noodles well, my parents and aunts debated taking his keys away. They were scared he would drive off far away and then forget where he was and be lost. There are horror stories of that kind of thing happening. But then again, he loved driving. It was the only thing he had left that he really loved to do. It calmed him down and made his head clearer. Often, when he would drive, things he had forgotten about (like his wife's death) he would remember again. But since he was so old and would die soon, they decided to not take his keys. He ended up dying of black lung (perks of living in the Appalachians where coal is a major staple) a year after the whole key debate started anyway.
The "You're going to be all right in a moment" line really got me. I've worked at multiple nursing homes and sometimes you just had to stay with them until... The dementia took them to a happier place again. The sad part would pass and they would go back to looking out the window.
That end scene was devastating to watch, just as it must have felt for Anthony as he spiralled into the abyss of confusion and anguish. One of the best endings ever in cinema.
I absolutely love the movies which uses cinematic tricks to make us as a spectator see and feel like we actually have the protagonists mental illness, it's genius (love your essay videos ❤️)
My grandmother had Alzheimer's, and although I was not there to experience it on a regular basis since I had moved abroad several years earlier, I did hear stories from my dad. A couple of months before she passed away, I came to visit her with my wife and two kids. It was her first time seeing my youngest one and maybe the 4th time seeing my oldest one. Before the visit my dad told me that she could almost not string complete sentences together and that she was more or less gone, and that I had to prepare myself for the absolute worst. But when I met her, she was completely normal, same old grandma. She remembered everything. It was like her disease was completely gone, just for that one hour. My dad was absolutely speechless, he could not believe his eyes. There is definitely something in there that triggers the memory for the poor souls with this disease.
The same thing used to happen to my grandma. Sometimes she'd be confused, sometimes she'd remember everything as if she didn't have Alzheimer's, and sometimes she'd start talking about things that happened in the past as if they were happening right then. This disease is really scary.
Well deserved oscar for Hopkins.. I think its safe to say that Hopkins has equalled or may also surpassed Jack Nicholson in terms of an overall actor.. Both are 83, yet Nicholson retired 10 years ago and Hopkins still killing the game in his 80s..
I disagree, they both have thier niches, but Nicholson has done more obscure and variable work. Hopkins has only ever been a classical actor, he evokes Shakespeare in all his roles even this one. They are both amazing ofc, but Nicholson has this one. The Oscars aren't really a good form of recognition imo due to thier political nature but even on that front Jack has only slightly less than DDL too.
i don't think there is any point in comparing them. They are both wonderful and very different. Both can play any type of character you can imagine, although because of Nicolson features I think it's harder to place him in a role of soft character, while hopkins can switch really easily from madness to kindness
Him regressing into the child he once was was hard to watch... His mind gave up and rolled back his adult life... and left a scared boy yearning for the safety his mother represented. She will make everything alright, she always does. And he found comfort in Catherine's arms, listening to her talk about everyday things, a walk in the park, the trees, a siesta.. nice distractions to focus on, and he answers "yes"... "yes"... "yes"... it's all he can do... as much to comfort and convince himself as it is a response to her...
Your videos, in a way, particularly this one, feel this way too, like a movie of its own, with structure and great editing. I loved the use of music in this, as well as the moments of silence. And the timeline you constructed. It was overall an awesome video of one of my favorite movies of last year.
@@xsomeNOOBx "mocking" lol how so? well, I can guarantee it was completely sincere since I really appreciate the amount of work that is seen in each one of the channel's videos.
@@FaiaHalo I 100% believe you. This video, especially some parts near the end has a manner of speaking that is popular among video essayists. Like your comment, it can be characterized by, a highly punctuated, drawn out style, using the pauses for a lot of emphasis, on the weight of what is being said. A style of presentation I am not fond of and seriously couldn't tell if you were mocking it or were sincere. Now I know!
I can't believe how many details I've missed, but the movie did an amazing job of making you feel like something is out of place. The scene of Anthony's room in then end, where it was shot like the Apartment was so good, definitely my favorite movie of last year. Also amazing video as always, appreciate the effort you put into these videos
if you're interested, a musician by the name of The Caretaker made a series of albums that, to me, seem to wholly capture (over 6 hours) the onset through the end of dementia and it is haunting and beautiful and extremely terrifying. definitely worth a listen since it seems like you really know/care a lot about dementia and people suffering from it!
I tried very hard to watch this... but I started it soon after my great grandmother had passed away (she'd had Alzheimer's for over a decade)... I couldn't. I just bawled. Even watching this video had me sobbing.
Your video was a fantastic piece in itself. I opened this up, earlier today, closed it to go and rent the film. I came back to this and nearly lost it when you ended the way you did. Wonderful, haunting, and so beautiful.
awesome video man! I watched the movie with my father (and his father has dementia and is living in a nursing home) it was hard for him to watch, but he's glad he did. It helped him understand what his father is going through on a day-to-day basis and how his memory is affected by this illness. Thanks for a great analysis, it really helps put the pieces/scenes together!
That ending "The Beginning" literally got me for a moment thinking I was just about to begin watching this...great job. Thank you so much for covering this. My grandfather suffered from Alzheimer's and Dementia. I fear it could run in my family...
Really enjoyed this movie, it hits a strong nerve though as my Grandpa is getting old and starting to show signs of mental decline, great movie and a great video as always, thanks!
An interesting analysis. In retrospect, the director's choices to change colours, move furniture and so forth are obvious. However, not knowing, upon first viewing, these subtle changes are happening develops a sense of covert confusion in the viewer. This provocative feeling of unease is a perfect adjunct to Anthony's illness. We become as perplexed as him when things don't make sense.
"Father" is one of the Best movies of this season. Hell, I would say its the best. It somehow manages to mix "regular" drama it seema to be based on the synopsis, with a horror. This movie is absolutely terryfying, because how real it all seems to be, and that it could happen to all of us. My absolutr favorite of all the Oscar movies this Year.
Hey! I was a little bit confused whether Sewell character was James of Paul, but finally I came to the conclusion it was Paul and James was just a backstory that Anthony remembers well enough. You called him James in your video, could you please explain why do you think that was James? I like that theory too!
I thought this as well. And in the credits he's named Paul. But the movie opens with her mentioning Paul without any indication that he's supposed to remember having met Paul. And the argument they have in this scene is about taking a trip to Italy. In short, I assumed he was Paul up until the video calls him James, and now it makes me wonder. I need to go back and see if she ever calls him Paul. He might actually be projecting his memory of James, who he's met, with Paul, whom we never meet, but is just substituted intermittently with James or with Bill. This also fits into a theory I'm developing where the first and last scenes are the only truly lucid ones and everything in between is him jumbling up times and faces in the months since Anne left. But I don't have a strong thesis for that yet.
This video is so well crafted that I found myself tearing up multiple times throughout it. Both from remember this film that I have a hard time putting back together even though I recall enjoying it immensely, and from the work you did with its presentation and analysis. Absolutely fabulous, can't believe I only found your channel now. I stopped mid-way through your Handmaiden video because I want to rewatch it soon in order to fully appreciate the video. That, to me, is the most valuable form of content when it comes to film and I hope you keep doing this for as long as you desire. Thank you
It's quite funny that the actor and character has the same name, and when the doctor asks him his birthdate, he says "31 December, 1937", which is also the real birthdate of the real Anthony (Hopkins). I admire how he decided to be in a movie that has the possibility to be his real near fate. (he is 85).
The mind bending tricks in The Father serves the story well, while Nolan’s mind benders mostly make me feel nothing more than “wow I see what you did there, it’s cool that the end is actually the beginning...okay... very cool 👍”
It was my favourite of this year's oscars nominations aswell! Damn, such a good movie, superb acting by Anthony Hopkins, brilliant editing, production design, soundtrack... And such a good video this one! I really like your channel, you deserve alot more subs and views and I'm glad im already here before that happens! Keep it up :)
Watched your review on the lighthouse, one of my favorites of the 2010s. Now I watch your review on the father, one of my favorites of the 2020s so far. And I must say your skills and technique improved a lot. I found it quite to listen to you at your lighthouse review, I am not a english native, but here again it is very clear. Wanted to drop this. Hope you will go on and further.
Been watching Screened’s videos on surrealism, and I feel this movie should be considered when discussing surrealism in film. When describing it as mind bending, you hit the nail right on the head. To use surrealism for symbolism often will make you think. But in it’s use in The Father, it makes you feel. Because this surrealism is far too real of a thing. Great film analysis as always! Your videos are always superb!
I have noticed that many people get confused about the whole paris thing. I just watched it and i think i know the answer to this. She says she met someone and would be moving to paris, but then later says she isn't and that shes staying in london (denies it - which leaves you wondering how that could be the case but you have to remember this film spans years of memories). I believe this is because she changed her mind after mentioning it the first time. Anthony merges memories together. When Anthony mentions her husband for instance, she doesn't default to Paul at this stage, she defaults to James and how they are no longer together. This is a memory from before she met "Paul" merging in. I believe that she decided to stay in london and look after Anthony because there was lots of stuff going on regarding the doctors etc and she didn't want to leave him on his own before sorting it all out. This took time because she didn't want to notify the doctor of the true details of her dads health deteriorating. It isn't the first time as we also get told by the "Paul" character that they had to cancel their trip to italy because of Anthony's health problems. Later on she finally follows through with her original plan when he is fully taken in to the care home and settled in. At this point she knows that he will not be on his own, will be cared for, and she can finally begin moving on with her life that has been on hold for years.
Love your videos! Have you already watched Long Day's Journey Into Night? I would love to know your vision about this film, I still don't have a conclusion about it.
Dementia is a hell of a thing. I never experienced dealing with someone who has it, but my parents told me about my great grandmother who died a few years before I was born. How she would lose her way home in our own neighborhood. How she would hear loud engines and think she was still back in war times. She died in her 90s. I thought about it the other day and it just hit me that my grandparents are gonna be that age in a few years. I watched this movie last year and that fact just made it more terrifying
I really wish this film wasn't portraying something that is reality for so many people and their families. I wish it was all a fantasy. Dementia is the cruelest disease of them all - may it soon be cured
When I went to see the movie at the cinema, I couldn't believe the guy who played Hannibal Lecter, was playing an old man with dementia. Moreover, I remember getting devastated after I had seen the film because of the ending, I apologize if I got emotional what happens The Father is so meaningful to me.
With so many FILM analysis channels out in Social media it becomes a real YAWN to listen to these… HOWEVER, this is one channel I really like. It’s well structured, intelligent, informative to the next film makers of tomorrow & brilliantly edited. 10/10 Spikima. This really reminds me of Every Frame A Painting by Tony.
Hard film to watch, especially if you have lived with an elderly relative with dementia. It is not a film to watch because you want a joyful experience, but you will get an enriching experience.
Beautifully done. I would be interested in your thoughts regarding the watch. On repeated viewings, I feel like it might be almost clumsily added into too many scenes. Almost too obvious which doesn't really fit the rest of the film. But maybe that's the point. Chronology is missing for him and he keeps finding it for brief moments. Time is all over the place. I understand that wearing a watch makes someone seem dependable and reliable and perhaps it shows his anxiety and the possible realisation that he is no longer either of those things. He mentions that he will need it for the journey but I don't know what that refers to.
I had an stroke 3 years agi and it was confusion and chNge of scenarios constantly and still pounding my mind, im glad that they made this movie it's scary but real
What's so interesting with this film is that it creates a mesmerizing experience from something that so many people can relate to. It's not some secret mission around the world. Most people have had some experience with dementia in the family.
This film was amazing. Everything is told through an unreliable narrator and because it's cut up, reshuffled, and done multiple times nothing is what it seems.
