Movie Review: Downton Abbey, written by Julian Fellowes, directed by Michael Engler
(Three Stars)
“I see a Machiavellian look in your eye.” “Machiavelli is frequently underrated.”
Disappointing. They simultaneously try too hard (to replicate the TV series) and not hard enough (to rise above that genre). This movie is more of the same; a fix for Abbey addicts suffering withdrawal, but little to commend itself to a new audience.
“Let’s not argue.” “I never argue. I explain.”
While the setting, costumes and such retain a century-old appearance; the story/stories feel more Continue reading
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