Review of Brideshead Revisited (2008) by Liya A — 05 Mar 2011

Goode goode weekend overload, thanks to BBC.

This review of Brideshead Revisited (2008) was written by Liya A on 05 Mar 2011.

Brideshead Revisited has generally received mixed reviews.

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

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