Review of Brideshead Revisited (2008) by Kris C — 29 Jul 2009

I really enjoyed this, I just think I'm still a little too much of a devotee of the original to give it full marks.

This review of Brideshead Revisited (2008) was written by Kris C on 29 Jul 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 Huw G (575) on 27 Nov 2011

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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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Bound to seem, at best, a kind of CliffsNotes guide to the novel's highlights, especially if the casting is not all that inspired…

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By Melanie D (381) on 04 Feb 2012

I haven't read the book or seen the previous TV series, so I can't compare it to those - and maybe that's why my review of the film is more…

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