'The Father' showcases Anthony Hopkins as a man in the throes of dementia

"The Father" will affect people in different ways, and the movie remains a somewhat claustrophobic adaptation of the stage play. Yet there have been few better attempts on screen to capture dementia -- both for those trapped within it, and those grappling with how to handle them -- punctuated by a staggering performance from Anthony Hopkins, a brilliant cherry on top of the 83-year-old actor's extraordinary career.