The Father, starring Anthony Hopkins

I went to see it when it came out in the cinema with my daughter. Anthony Hopkins did an amazing performance I thought but my daughter didn’t like it she thought it was very depressing. It’s my greatest fear to be diagnosed with dementia

Gosh, I recorded this and watched it last night.

I found it harrowing and confusing to watch but Anthony Hopkins played the part brilliantly.

It brought back just how confused my Mum was in the last couple of years of her life which sadly was greatly worsened by Covid and not being able to see us for several months. It was a horrible, horrible time. When I could visit her every other day she was on an even keel and quite happy but once tough restrictions were brought in she went downhill fast. 😢

I watched it for the second time and thought Anthony Hopkins was outstanding.
It's very poignant and unsettling but I guess it offered a realistic insight into the experience of dementia.

yes I've avoided it as can't imagine it would be be a reassuring view.