Brideshead Revisited

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Brideshead Revisited

Ben Whishaw, Emma Thompson, Felicity Jones, Greta Scacchi, Hayley Atwell

"Brideshead Revisited" tells an evocative story of forbidden love and the loss of innocence set in the pre-WWII era. In the film, Charles Ryder becomes entranced with the noble Marchmain family, first...( read more  read more... ) through the charming and provocative Sebastian Flyte, and then his sophisticated sister, Julia. The rise and fall of Charles' infatuations reflect the decline of a decadent era in England between the wars.

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  • smith44
    December 29, 2009
    smith44
    Gruesome Hatchet Job of My Favourite Novel. "Utterly Macarbe".
  • susanriley
    June 20, 2009
    susanriley
    Decent acting and scenery, didn't feel like I fully grasped the message being conveyed. I would agree with most critics that a longer format such as a TV series would do more justice to Waugh's work.
  • mwilliams078
    February 26, 2009
    mwilliams078
    Brideshead Revisited is a lovely period piece drama set in 1920's UK. The very talented actress Emma Thopmson palys the matriarch of a very wealthy family whom owns Brideshead. A young msn named Chrales Ryder becomes friends with the son of this family and quickly gets entangled ...( read more)in the intrique of this family and home. This movie is worthy of seeing. A very well suited cast and well done by all.
  • SarahG1988
    October 26, 2008
    SarahG1988
    Year: 2008
    Director: Julian Jarrold
    Country: UK
    Genre: Drama
    Stars: Emma Thompson, Matthew Goode, Hayley Atwell, Ben Whishaw

    Based on Evelyn Waugh's 1945 classic British novel, Brideshead Revisited is a poignant story of forbidden love an...( read more)d the loss of innocence set in England prior to the Second World War.

    2008 is almost drawing to a close and my next film to watch at the cinema was Brideshead Revisited. A film which was a re-working of a TV series and a novel. Both I haven?t seen, so I went into the film with a relatively open mind. Read many negative reviews, commenting on the lack of plot and one which is slightly constrained in it. To be perfectly honest I seemed to have watched a different film entirely to many people. Brideshead Revisited is a brilliant film indeed and wonderfully made.

    The film opens up with Charles?s narration, which is the centre of the film. With beautiful opening in World war 2, giving us an indication of what's to come. Perhaps there could have been more emphasises on Charles?s background as a soldier, little more about his personality after everything at Brideshead and him as an older man. Perhaps that could have given us as audience a little more to work with, in terms of adding meaning to his character and working out what kind of a man he is now. I would also like to have seen more build up to his relationship with Sebastian and Julia, giving us time to understand each character better. But for some unknown reason the fact that wasn?t done works and becomes a very enjoyable film.

    Acting, In Brideshead Revisited is perhaps one of the strong points of the film. Emma Thompsons excels as lady Marchmain, with enough repression and awkward expressions to create a great performance. Most likely she?ll be considered for an Oscar in January?s nominations and no doubt receive a BAFA nomination this year. Ben Whishaw was absolutely marvellous to watch as Sebastian Flyte, totally different to roles that I have seen him in and hopefully more to come. I hope he gets some kind of recognition at the BAFTAS this year, perhaps a best actor nomination but he?ll probably most likely get unnoticed. Matthew Goode seems to me to be the perfect actor for the role, who is just an absolute delight to watch on screen. I hope to see more of him in future roles. Also worth mentioning Michael Gambon as Lord Marchaim in a supporting role.

    The film draws upon class very slightly. As Sebastian?s family draws in the middle class Charles into an awkward world of the Marchmains? Catholic faith. Charles soon learns of the Marchmain?s faith almost eating many of the films up insider, so to speak. Sebastian?s constant drinking is a reflection of strong Catholic upbringing that he and Sister Julia had. The film depicts the downside of faith that can happen, often not depicted in many films.

    More to follow......
  • AgentLexi2132
    October 7, 2008
    AgentLexi2132
    ''You don't care about me, all you ever wanted was my sister!''

    Based on Evelyn Waugh's 1945 classic British novel, Brideshead Revisited is a poignant story of forbidden love and the loss of innocence set in England prior to the Second World War.

    Matthew Goode: C...( read more)harles Ryder

    Brideshead Revisited is another period drama offering, this time from Director Julian Jarrold. Having never watched or experienced the series I came into the film from the trailers with a heightened interest of wonderment.
    Was expecting to be either really disappointed or really impressed. Thankfully with Brideshead Revisited it results in the latter of the two.

    Wonderfully it begins where it ends and we experience this wonderful life of a certain man, Charles Ryder and his entanglement with the Flyte Family.
    The times and era is displayed perfectively throughout the film and it provides bedazzlement and awe throughout.

    ''I want to look back and say that I didn't turn my back, that I was happy.''

    There are some beautiful locations and costumes on offer in Brideshead, not to mention stunning locations which include Morocco and Venice. In fact the only thing that matches the quality of the scenery is the music and respective array of casting.

    We have some fine performances on offer here.
    Matthew Goode is Charles Ryder, and he's a handsome, artistic, talented young man who wants to become a painter. Goode's acting is a bold effort that succeeds in being both believable and effective. With more power comes the lust for more and this is conveyed wonderfully as the drama unfolds.
    Hayley Atwell as Julia Flyte again shows a penchant for Period films since her recent Duchess days and shows us a new and intriguing period.
    Ben Whishaw as Sebastian Flyte also shows he's got a knack for Period dramas, I loved him in Perfume and he was reasonably good in Layer Cake etc...
    Whishaw single-handedly kills two birds in one stone, acting as a fresh character who's both homosexual and an alcoholic. A very impressive feat, yet he's not the biggest chain of the story just a vital part of it to begin with.
    Other old hands like Emma Thompson & Michael Gambon give quality solid acting performances as you'd expect from these veterans of the screen.

    ''You banish me from your house, you poison my friendship with both your children...''

    There's some nice twists and turns here on offer and some fine complex relationship triangles on display. Ryder's lust for more and what he wants inevitably always ends up backfiring thus leaving us enthralled by the nature of his ambitions and greed.
    From an artists opinion there's alot of eye candy here that's equally jaw dropping. Ranging from statues, windows to mosaics and church implements that beg to be drawn and studied.

    Overall, Brideshead Revisited is one of those films you may ask at the end of it what the point is, So I will ask that. What was the point? Well to me the point is this, and thats the wonderful journey and experience we the audience have just witnessed. It's a blessing to see such characters being brought to life, and it gives me an incentive to read Evelyn Waugh's 1945 Novel.

    ''What does Charles Ryder really want?''
  • Phonex
    January 4, 2010
    Phonex
    Film is wonderful, but too religious matters involved. So not for me. ET is four stars. I am her secret lover.
  • gultenreiz
    December 13, 2009
    gultenreiz
    a good movie, beautiful cinematography, not as good choice in actors, didn't like the sebastian character, the pace was slow...
  • beachpeach
    November 30, 2009
    beachpeach
    Very moving and thought provoking... not sure if i like any of the characters though.
  • alice5mith
    October 23, 2009
    alice5mith
    I don't know the book and I never saw the tv series, so I can't compare, but I found this movie just perfect. It is slow, but that's one of its charms, time goes slowly over Brideshead and the people connected to it, and so few seem to change. Sebastian's wish is that time could ...( read more)stop and always be summer at Brideshead. Somehow, it comes true: they all look like ripen fruits waitting to be gathered.
  • anthony10752009
    October 19, 2009
    anthony10752009
    Emma Thompson and Ben Whishaw are great and the costumes are top knotch. A good movie, though not as good as the mini-series.
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