Downton Abbey: A New Era

Downton Abbey brings out the snob in everyone, but it also confounds the snob in everyone: just when you think you’re above it all... someone will show someone else an unexpected kindness, and you’re a puddle again.

Downton Abbey: A New Era is cinematic escapism at its finest and perhaps that’s all it should be.

The second film continuation of the Brit series knows it’s old-hat and out of touch. But it’s also comforting fan service and if you can shut out the real world in favor of a fantasy remembrance of things past, you’re in for a treat.

While not showing any interest in deviating from proven formula, A New Era does exactly what you hope it would do, and gives series fans a little more time with beloved characters, even daring to alter the status quo in one or two major ways.

There is no gas in the tank; there is no water in the well.

The trials and tribulations of passive income earners, where every other scene seems to be a discussion over tea and crumpets on who is inheriting what, is almost delightfully absurd this time around.

Long-time fans would greet the well loved characters and the Dowager Countess’ biting commentary on the new fangled developments in the modern world with happy hugs

Downton Abbey: A New Era might not be revolutionary in its approach to its storyline, but it’s a significant improvement from its 2019 predecessor, (...), and each of these small but meaningful moments are bound to affect all audience members.

Messy with its plotting and a tad rushed but an enjoyable film

Downton Abbey: A New Era feels like a warm, cozy blanket on a rainy day. It’s tried and true, exactly what audiences need it to be. Nothing more, nothing less.