Review of Brideshead Revisited (2008) by Karen E — 05 Feb 2009

Good period drama with some good performances.Good adaptation from the book and thought provoking about some of the issues it tackles.

This review of Brideshead Revisited (2008) was written by Karen E on 05 Feb 2009.

Brideshead Revisited has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Sarah T (490) on 26 Apr 2012

Kind of has that Atonement feel to it - typical of a period piece - man-of-little-means falls in love with a family of means - intriguing story…

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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 Anne Marie Z (10) on 23 Jan 2012

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

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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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By Aya T (7) on 08 Aug 2013

Brilliant like the book, very good job with the interiors…

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By Jho R (146) on 29 Oct 2012

Over-simplifies a really complex storyline. Emma Thompson is excellent, though…

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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 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 Dennis Harvey (1,137) for Variety (12,700) on 09 Nov 2014

Offers lush and compelling drama drawn from Evelyn Waugh's beloved novel…

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By Carrie Rickey (1,198) for Philadelphia Inquirer (3,920) on 06 Nov 2014

The film is plush and passionate and graced with elegant performances…

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