Review of Brideshead Revisited (2008) by Cecilia K — 15 Dec 2008

Is this guy infatuated with his best friend and with his sister at the same time? Found it a bit boring at some points and too long.

This review of Brideshead Revisited (2008) was written by Cecilia K on 15 Dec 2008.

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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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 Danielle U (100) on 31 Dec 2011

I love me some period drama but this had a lot to live up to and didn't quite get there…

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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 Anne Marie Z (10) on 23 Jan 2012

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

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By Troy K (898) on 14 Jun 2013

4/5 Pretty amazing, although it is slow at times and falters towards the end. Will have to check out the mini-series…

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By Alexander C (2,448) on 07 Dec 2012

You don't care about me, all you ever wanted was my sister…

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By Natalie G (416) on 21 Nov 2011

Utter SNOOZE 1 star for Whishaw 1 for Goode and the rest should drown themselves in liquor…

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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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