Review of The Europeans (1979) by Alan D — 19 Jun 2009

I got the colour scheme for my drawing room from watching this film.

This review of The Europeans (1979) was written by Alan D on 19 Jun 2009.

The Europeans has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Lee M (4,001) on 31 Aug 2014

Though The Europeans is subdued and clever, I found myself hoping that several of the storylines would somehow disappear…

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By Yün-Ke C (17) on 12 Jun 2007

Like all Merchant-Ivorys, a lovely and flawless film; but, like all Merchant-Ivorys, it seems limited…

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By Frankie P (51) on 07 Jun 2007

It's a really really low-quality movie. That said, I enjoyed it immensely. I absolutely MUST read the book…

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By Boo Allen (301) for Denton Record-Chronicle (383) on 17 May 2005

This adaptation helped put James Ivory in the public consciousness for these Henry James costume dramas…

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By Roger Ebert (5,190) for Chicago Sun-Times (7,580) on 18 Nov 1992

The elegantly composed visuals, the stately progression of the scenes, the deliberate understatement of the dialogue, are all as faithful to…

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By Bonnie S (133) on 04 Feb 2012

Beautiful settings, scenery, music, storyline, dialogue, acting - everything…

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The Europeans isn't simply pretty, it's so relentlessly pretty it becomes almost boring to watch…

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Another lavish costume drama from the masters though not quite as filled out as their later efforts…

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What’s attractive about revisiting The Europeans now is how it’s more indie-flavored, its pleasurable finery and delicate ironies — even…

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