I am extremely cautious about buying films, because one gets tired of most of the films after watching them once or twice, case in which it is always better to hire them. This film, the Remains of the day, belongs to the elite of the very few films which I want to re-watch in some years, or show it to friends. A film I want to re-analyse in the future. For me this film is about the conflict between passion and sense of duty. It's about temptation, fear,selfcontrol, self deception. Is about when things are not as simple as good against evil, or "black-white". Is one of the few love films where there is no sexual intercourse involved; not I am a moralist, but this is a refreshing different story. The analysis of the behavior of the characters in the film can be interesting as to how women and man perceive the decisions the butler took, either by doing or by not doing. A film I recommend to those that look for something more that just easy entertainment.Read full review
I love this film and have watched it many times as well as read the book to which it is very true. A great film for a wet Sunday afternoon.
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Acting is excellent tells a good story love Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thomson
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A highly absorbing no nonsense romantic drama set in pre-war Britain. Very belevable story. The acting is brilliant. No wonder it was an Oscar Winner. Well worth watching.
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very good film with high class acting and good story line... i think emma thomson is brilliant as always and anthony hopkins is cracking... A gripping story with sophistication and class... christopher reeves also makes a good performance and hugh grant never seems to dissapoint... the rest of the acting within this film is also good..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
A truly excellent film in my humble opinion
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Can’t say more than the title I’ve just written Excellent
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Good acting nice film can watch over n over
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A really great film. Can watch it again and again.
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