As a film buff, I always look forward to and learn from your reviews. This review in particular gave me a deeper understanding of this remarkable film. Great stuff! Thanks for sharing your insights.
Believe it or not, Mary, but I hadn't heard of this film until I read your post. I think Hopkins is a consummate actor, so I will definitely be watching this. "For many of us who have seen too much about this subject and who assume that the ill person knows nothing but confusion, if even that, we learn anew." The most harrowing aspect of my mother's onset of dementia was when she was aware of what was going on: she was terrified. Once she'd crossed the threshold, so to speak, she was a great deal happier.
As a film buff, I always look forward to and learn from your reviews. This review in particular gave me a deeper understanding of this remarkable film. Great stuff! Thanks for sharing your insights.
Thank you so. Means much to be told this and be encouraged to keep on studying while I enjoy great work by others.
Less noticed is that there are subtle changes in set design that lead/foreshadow toward the last act.
Totally agree, Sherman--and quite subtly done, as you say.
I've not seen the film, but you make me want to. Hopkins is one of the all-time greats.
Thank you, Josh. Means much, coming from such an astute reader.
Believe it or not, Mary, but I hadn't heard of this film until I read your post. I think Hopkins is a consummate actor, so I will definitely be watching this. "For many of us who have seen too much about this subject and who assume that the ill person knows nothing but confusion, if even that, we learn anew." The most harrowing aspect of my mother's onset of dementia was when she was aware of what was going on: she was terrified. Once she'd crossed the threshold, so to speak, she was a great deal happier.
Terry, you add, with your personal experience, a confirming note to my essay. Thank you for that, and looking forward to your post here.
It is gestating even as we speak