Remains of the Day (1993)
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Reviews Counted:38
Fresh:37
Rotten:1
Average Rating:8.4/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 14 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: James Ivory directed this quietly moving film set just prior to World War II. On the large English estate of Lord Darlington (James Fox), a disciplined English butler, Stevens (Anthony Hopkins),... [More]
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, Christopher Reeve, Tim Pigott-Smith
Director: James Ivory
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Reviews for Remains of the Day
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 4/4 |
Moves rather slowly, but the actors and their understated chemistry keep the film riveting, building to a climax that is absolutely heartrending. Full Review |
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Merchant-Ivory's best film by a mile. Full Review |
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The actors keep this interesting, but as a story it drifts and rambles. Full Review |
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3.5/4 |
Though it offers a host of fine performances in a smoothly crafted, adult drama of unfulfilled love, it lacks the cumulative dramatic impact of the team's best work. Full Review |
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All the meticulousness, intelligence, taste and superior acting that one expects from Merchant Ivory productions have been brought to bear. Full Review |
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3/5 |
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B+ |
The narrative structure (long flashbacks, narration of letters) is at times awkward but the filmmkaers and actors (Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson at their best) attention to detail is meticulous and piercing considering how muted the emotions are. Full Review |
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Who else but Merchant Ivory to give the big-screen treatment to Ishiguro's Booker Prize-winning novel about class, fascism and the stiff upper lip? Full Review |
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5/5 |
First time I saw it, it destroyed me. Subsequent viewings have not improved my condition.
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5/5 |
My choice for the best film of 1993. Impeccably acted and very moving. Anthony Hopkins is phenomenal as Stevens the repressed butler.
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4/5 |
A touching tale laced with unforgettable performances
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4/5 |
Depending on one's taste for Mechant-Ivory, this is one of their stronger efforts.
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5/5 |
Impeccable lead performances
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Here's a film for adults. It's also about time to recognize that Mr. Ivory is one of our finest directors, something that critics tend to overlook because most of his films have been literary adaptations. Full Review |
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