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The Europeans (1979)

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In the middle of the 19th century, the stern and somewhat puritanical values of native New Englanders were little changed from early Colonial times. In this adaptation of Henry James' novel The Europeans, The Countess Eugenia (Lee Remick) and her brother Robert (Robin Ellis) are expatriate Americans who have grown up mainly in Europe. They have also grown accustomed to living well and have returned to see their New England relatives to try and take advantage of their prosperity by contracting an

Unrated, 1 hr. 30 min.

Art House & International, Drama

Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

Aug 19, 2003

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This adaptation helped put James Ivory in the public consciousness for these Henry James costume dramas.

May 18, 2005 Comment
Denton Record Chronicle (TX)

The quality of the transfer is truly stunning, bringing to life the fall colours of New England.

February 25, 2004 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | Comment
Apollo Guide

I found myself hoping that several of the storylines, and the poor acting that accompanied them, would simply disappear.

February 20, 2004 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | Comment
Apollo Guide

The Europeans is an engaging study of manners and morals.

January 27, 2004 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice | Comment
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The cinematography is very beautiful, and Lee Remick gives a fine performance but the rest is sort of listless, although the period detail is impressive.

November 14, 2007
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TCM gave this 4 stars, & based on the Name, the fact that it was a Period(19th Century)Film, & that Lee Remick was in it, I DVR'd this with great anticipation.It's a story about an Upper Class New England Family who's life changes by the arrival of their Expatriate Cousins who grew up in Europe.Lee Remick plays the

July 27, 2011

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