Downton Abbey 2019 by AverageMansReviews

Downton Abbey 2019 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is a homophobic element in this film

The King and Queen are coming to Downton Abbey: straight off the bat I haven't seen the TV program which is connected to this film and its sequel which I will make reference to later. But moving on now generally speaking I have just basically told you the storyline of this film in a nutshell, the pacing is something from beginning to end knows what it is doing and sticks to that, even though I have just said this; it does feel like this film does go on a bit too long, I mean don't get me wrong roughly speaking we are only talking about 122 minutes which by today's standards is the standard more or less. I have seen a trailer for the sequel Downton Abbey: A New Era 2022 which based on the trailer looks and feels more full as it relates to things going on [just to cover my back I could be completely wrong about this.] But maybe as it relates to this film here and now it has things happening in it, but more of it would have sorted this out which in the interest of fairness and balance they could have potentially fixed this in the sequel.

This is one of those films/reviews I don't have too much to say, because the landscapes, scenery and costumes look neat and tidy. The character developments and performances are all good, this is very much a cast performance, but now for some special mentions, the first one has to go out to Maggie Smith as Violet Crawley; because she is of advancing years, she is on one hand wise and knowledgeable, but on the other hand she can and does freely say what she wants when she wants, which provides this project a comical factor now and again [you know; she could say something at any time but not every time.] Which leaves the rest of her family having to politely correct her to a fashion, because as I have already referenced she is at the time of life where her late 1920s filter is at best questionable. The second special mention has to go out to Penelope Wilton as Isobel Merton [Violet Crawley's friend] she is an anchor or tries to be in this friendship, she is also intelligent in her own right to work things out.

This film receives: 6/10, this film is good; it is a pleasant little drama film that you could put on; on a quiet Sunday afternoon. This film also has awards credited to its name; Winners; 3 for an example German Film- and Media Review [Deutsche Film- und Medienbewertung] 2019; Jury Prize Seal of Approval: "Recommended." Nominees; 17 for an example AARP Movies for Grownups Awards 2020; Movies for Grownups Award; Best Supporting Actress Maggie Smith.