Review of Howards End (1992) by Dawdlingpoet — 30 Mar 2022

Having already loved 'Remains of the Day' which also starred Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson, I was keen to watch this. Its amusing at times, such as at one point when the following is said:-.

'I know he's been here. He had his tea here!' to which someone responds with 'this is a grave allegation!'

Its got a good script and a pretty stellar cast, as I say, with Helena Bonham Carter, Vanessa Redgrave, Prunella Scales and Jemma Redgrave also present.

It is a film about the social classes at the time its set in - the early 20th century. I suppose its relatively thoughtful and while not greatly exciting as such, its an ok period drama regardless. Its very dialogue heavy as well, with many scenes taking place around a dinner table or at a restaurant etc. This isn't as good as other similar films, in my opinion but it's still good. I quite liked the female characters, how they spoke their mind, given the time its set in, it was perhaps somewhat brave of them to do so.

This is very much like a film of a play - its an adaptation of a novel, which is fair enough. It seemed more theatrical in tone I think. Maybe not entirely enthralling (and somewhat long at slightly over two hours and twenty minutes long) but pleasant and not totally without merit, this is worth a watch if it sounds of interest, yes.