
Plot Summary
Sarah has always wanted the perfect relationship with a man, and for a while, it seems like Reece can fulfill this role for her. However, when things unexpectedly take a strange turn, Sarah is left asking questions about her real purpose in life. She’s spent most of her time trying to make relationships work so that she can escape previous pain, but how will she react when it’s all taken away from her and she’s forced to confront her past?
Production Quality (2 points)
For the most part, The Father’s Love sports a professional production, including good video quality and mostly fine camera work, even though there is some slight shakiness at first. Audio quality is also similar as there are some unnecessary background sounds though other aspects are fine. The soundtrack is good, but it sometimes covers up spoken words. Further, the sets, locations, and props are well-constructed and well-utilized, yet the editing leaves something to be desired with some very quick cuts and awkward transitions throughout. However, on the whole, the production gets better as it goes and does enough to get past the halfway mark.
Plot and Storyline Quality (1.5 points)
The Father’s Love is a rare look at the fake, surface-based dating scene and at how the family of origin affects adult relationships. Creative symbolism, implied scenes, and effective flashbacks are used to portray the narrative without narration and in a non-linear plot style. Dialogue is also effectively used to build character personality and motive, and conversations properly apply themes even though there is some slight sermonizing and message-pushing therein. Moreover, there are some concerns in this storyline, such as some filler scenes and sequences that tend to waste time. In a similar vein, the passage of time is a bit vague in the film’s middle third, and some time jumps are hard to reconcile with the plot’s flow. The ending is also a bit discombobulated as a handful of random scenes are tacked onto the conclusion, which finishes in a way that isn’t very logical. Nevertheless, this movie still possess a great idea and a very meaningful message about finding identity in relationships.
Acting Quality (2.5 points)
As a whole, the acting is the strongest factor in The Father’s Love. Though there are some slightly awkward moments, the cast members overall assume their respective roles very well. Emotional and line delivery are on point, and the culturally diverse casting is refreshing. In the end, this rounds out an above-average effort.
Conclusion
It’s a shame that films like this one, which have high amounts of potential, fall just short of the Hall of Fame, but it still provides great potential for the future. The Father’s Love would benefit from either a remake or a similar project that provides deeper characters, more substantial backstories, and clearer connections between the movie’s themes and the events of the narrative. Nonetheless, many audiences will find enjoyment in this screenplay.
Final Rating: 6 out of 10 points