HIS THREE DAUGHTERS

This is very much a film that does exactly what you would expect given the setup, which is that three daughters are in their dying father's house, waiting for the inevitable.

We can confidently predict that the three sisters (played by Carrie Coon, Elizabeth Olsen and Natasha Lyonne) are going to work through some sibling issues as the film progresses, and that by the end of the film they will be comfortable with each other, which is far from the case at the outset.

The acting throughout is impeccable, so although the overall story arc is indeed as expected, it's still a pleasure to watch.

There’s one small surprise, towards the end when the father emerges from his bedroom.  This leads to an audacious and (for me at least) rather confusing scene, which carries a real emotional punch.

RATING: ✓ If You've Nothing Better To Do