Review of Brideshead Revisited (2008) by M M — 06 Feb 2009

Too boring to be so long. and so full of stupid people. i'm annoyed.

This review of Brideshead Revisited (2008) was written by M M on 06 Feb 2009.

Brideshead Revisited has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Peter Rainer (2,575) for Christian Science Monitor (3,788) on 16 Mar 2016

It's a great piece of work in a movie that, whatever its failings, deserves to be seen even if you swear undying allegiance to the BBC mini-series…

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By Michael O'sullivan (1,712) for Washington Post (9,851) on 21 Aug 2012

The real question is whether the film moves the Brideshead ball down the playing field in any meaningful way since the acclaimed miniseries…

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By Carlos M (2,069) on 04 Jul 2016

While this film has stunning production values and a great cast, I cannot recommend any film which does such a terrible disservice to its source…

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By Liam Lacey (1,725) for The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (4,018) on 19 Jul 2012

Overnuanced, a world of delicate cruelty, where most of the wounds take place without breaking the skin or even a sweat…

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By Rebecca F (109) on 05 Jul 2011

Holllly crap my cousin is in this movie Hayley Atwell my third cousin I love you cous best movie ever…

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By Nilanjana R (33) on 09 Jan 2012

If you like a room with a view you will love brideshead revisited.fantastic performances from Matthew good head,Hayley at well and of course…

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By Helena M (211) on 11 Jun 2011

A period piece with solid performances and a hidden message about the destructiveness of too much religion. Enjoyable all the same…

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By Lia J (77) on 05 Jul 2011

Holllly crap my cousin is in this movie Hayley Atwell my third cousin I love you cous best movie ever…

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By Lex L (69) on 04 Dec 2016

Obviously it will be difficult to follow the Jeremy Irons/Anthony Andrews series, but this is disappointing. Best thing: read Waugh's superb novel…

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By Kimberley Jones (866) for Austin Chronicle (7,653) on 21 Apr 2012

The film, a distinctly secular take on Waugh's religiosity, is far more interested in the battle of blind faith vs…

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