Review of Gosford Park (2001) by Dawdlingpoet — 27 Nov 2021

This film is slow paced but it has a nice, cosy feel to it, thanks to the quite soft lighting featured. There are a wide variety of characters, including both aristocratic/upper class people and a variety of working staff.

We get a feel for most of the aristocratic characters views, their background etc. via conversations with others in quieter areas of the large, grand house its set in. As I say its slow paced, as while this is regarded as a part mystery film, it takes probably about an hour for that part of the plot to really come in to focus. I suppose if your not much interested in other such peoples affairs and viewpoints, then this film wouldn't be for you - it wasn't exactly a watch that kept me 'glued to my set'/screen as it were but it was a relatively easy watch and it kept me entertained for the most part regardless.

I quite liked the cinematography at times - the setting of the film is quite good and I liked glancing at the various paintings, the grand furniture present and the like. I'd hazard a guess that if your keen on shows like Downton Abbey, you'd likely enjoy this.

On another note, I thought it was interesting to see Clive Owen in a period film, rather than an action or thriller. He plays Robert Parks, for the record.

This film won't suit all but for what it is, its a pretty decent watch, just a little bit slow but its certainly not a bad film as such. Thats all I can think to say about it really.