Be careful. This has been mislabeled as a drama. It's actually a psychological horror film. This film is brutal.
The Father is gut-wrenchingly heartbreaking, and Anthony Hopkins pulls out all the stops once again. I've said it so many times that I'm practically the boy who cried wolf, but Hopkins is at his best in this role. It should also be noted that the use of editing and set design in this film was insanely smart when it came to keeping the audience just as confused as Anthony. HIGHLY recommend. This is the highest-rated film of the year for me. Deserves its Best Picture nomination.