Review of Brideshead Revisited (2008) by Consuela G — 19 Jan 2009

This film was BEAUTIFUL, both for the senses and for the mind.

This review of Brideshead Revisited (2008) was written by Consuela G on 19 Jan 2009.

Brideshead Revisited has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Heather M (2,904) on 25 Sep 2013

The nuances and complexities of the novel weren't translated well into the movie, leaving it dull and one dimensional…

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By Anne Marie Z (10) on 23 Jan 2012

Brilliant adaptation . Brilliant cast. Brilliant cinematography. A work of utter genius…

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By Kay Y (5) 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 Kayleigh M (59) on 22 Mar 2013

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I have the feeling that this is one of the rare time I saw actors playing so naturally, and making me forget that I was watching a movie and…

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By Choomtabi31 (197) on 28 Feb 2016

Stunning movie, great acting, great storyline, but sometimes too much sadness. Watch it here for free: https://www.primewire…

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As gentle period dramas focussing on social/class issues go, this one is perfectly ok, with some good performances and settings…

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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 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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