I have never read the novel it's based on and I did not see the PBS Masterpiece Theatre adaption of it so I went into it knowing nothing of the story. Without giving too much away it's about a British commoner who befriends an upper class family who live in a huge mansion. All of the family is unhappy, some more than others, due to their religion. And the young commoner tries to show some of them that their religion is what is making them so miserable.It's all veddy British and it's all veddy beautifully shot and edited. All the actors in it look pretty and they all shine in their roles. But as in so many British period dramas like this one, it drags a bit here and there. But if you like British period dramas about upper class twits, and I usually do, then you'll enjoy this film. Emma Thompson and Michael Gambon are particularly good, especially Ms. Thompson as the icy matriarch who's religion is so far up her ass that it comes out her mouth. Also very good are Matthew Goode and Hayley Atwell, who play the young star crossed lovers at the heart of the story.
The above photo of Ms. Atwell is not from this movie but I thought I'd add it in this post any way because I love me some hot brunette British babes.
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Have never seen this one. I really have to be in the mood for period British dramas.
I really like this, but mainly because I hadn't read the book in many years and was only vaguely familiar with the plot.
It seems like another movie from a few years ago shares some of the story line from Brideshead...shoot. Now I can't remember the name of the movie, it has Kirsten Dunst in it though.
I always thought Brideshead Revisited should be the name of a porno.
Oh my god. If you thought parts of *this* movie dragged, I suggest that you do not watch the 11 hour BBC version.
Duly noted Queenie.
I appreciate the review and the comments. I have been going back and forth about renting it.
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