Speaking as a woman who had an absent father, watching close relationships between fathers and daughters on film is always emotional for me. I watch with longing, remorse, and even a bit of envy. That being said, this movie is beautiful. I've only seen Amanda Seyfried in Les Miserables and Mamma Mia, but she really shows her acting chops here. And Russell Crowe is his usual amazing, talented self. He is intense on and off the screen, but he is my favorite living actor. No one plays the broken man better than him. The irony is that these two never share any scenes, as their stories are told in a parallel way, showing us Jake's (Crowe) immense struggles as a single dad and his grownup daughter, Kate (Seyfried,) carelessly navigating a life that has ripped away everyone she loves. The supporting cast is terrific, especially the two young actresses. It is poignant, gut wrenching, but redemptive. One of the best films I've seen in a very long time.
Review of Fathers & Daughters
