Review of Howards End (1992) by Nate W — 30 Aug 2010
A war between two families over an English country house is played out through sly drawing room conversations and subtle social tactics in "Howards End". Director James Ivory extracts great performances from a strong British cast, most notably Emma Thompson, whose combination of dry wit and loose naturalism helps guide the film away from feeling like a stiff BBC teleplay.
Another brief but affecting performance comes from Vanessa Redgrave, a gentle old woman who we sympathize with for her inability to relate to a more modern and pragmatic world view. The film is beautifully crafted in every aspect, and will surely delight anyone who is fond of the English countryside.
This review of Howards End (1992) was written by Nate W on 30 Aug 2010.
Howards End has generally received very positive reviews.
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