And When Did You Last See Your Father?
And When Did You Last See Your Father?

And When Did You Last See Your Father?

2007Movie92 minEnglish

The story of a son's conflicting memories of his dying father.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users65%
Director: David MatthewsGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

The film chronicles the complex and often strained relationship between Blake Morrison and his charismatic but unreliable father. As Blake grows from childhood to adulthood, he grapples with his father's serial infidelities and his mother's quiet suffering. The narrative unfolds through a series of flashbacks, revealing the emotional toll these experiences had on Blake and his family.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics, who often praised the performances, particularly Colin Firth's, but found the storytelling to be somewhat disjointed and melodramatic. Audiences were similarly divided, with some connecting with the emotional themes of family and betrayal, while others found it emotionally manipulative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Colin Firth's compelling performance.
  • Criticized for a melodramatic and uneven narrative structure.
  • Deemed emotionally manipulative by some reviewers.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the performances and the film's exploration of complex family dynamics, though some found the emotional tone to be heavy-handed and the story lacking in nuance.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the memoir of the same name by Blake Morrison, a British writer and academic.

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