Brideshead Revisited (DVD, 2009)

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Oxford 1925. Beguiled by his surroundings, Charles is entranced by the opulent house and the glamourous world of this eccentric family. While Lord Marchmain lives in Venice with his mistress, Lady Marchmain runs the house, the failure of her marriage redoubling the fierce Catholic faith imposed on her children – Sebastian and the beautiful Julia (Hayley Atwell).

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Though director Julian Jarrold's adaptation of the Evelyn Waugh novel BRIDESHEAD REVISITED spans decades and continents, it's a taut film that never drags and can excite contemporary audiences. Matthew Goode (MATCH POINT) stars as lower-class Londoner Charles Ryder, an aspiring artist who is beginning his studies in history at Oxford in the 1920s. A chance encounter with dandyish aristocrat Sebastian Flyte (Ben Whishaw, PERFUME) changes the course of his life. The two embark on a close, intense friendship that is further complicated by the introduction of Sebastian's beautiful sister Julia (Hayley Atwell, CASSANDRA'S DREAM) and his overbearing, extremely religious mother, Lady Marchmain (Emma Thompson). BRIDESHEAD REVISITED follows Charles from the carefree '20s through the beginning of World War II, focusing on his complicated relationship with the upper-class family and their estate, Brideshead.

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ProducerKevin Loader, Douglas Rae, Robert Bernstein
EAN5014138602758
eBay Product ID (ePID)70422720

Product Key Features

ActorPatrick Malahide, Emma Thompson, Hayley Atwell, Greta Scacchi, Michael Gambon, Ben Whishaw, Matthew Goode, Jonathan Cake
Film/TV TitleBrideshead Revisited
DirectorJulian Jarrold
LanguageEnglish
Run Time128 Mins
Aspect Ratio16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Release Year2009
FormatDVD
FeaturesDirector's commentary\Cast and Crew interviews\Creating Brideshead\Four Pivotal Scene Featurettes\Picture Gallery, Widescreen
GenreDrama, General

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Number of Discs1
Certificate12A/12
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
ComposerAdrian Johnston
Additional InformationThough director Julian Jarrold's adaptation of the Evelyn Waugh novel BRIDESHEAD REVISITED spans decades and continents, it's a taut film that never drags and can excite contemporary audiences. Matthew Goode (MATCH POINT) stars as lower-class Londoner Charles Ryder, an aspiring artist who is beginning his studies in history at Oxford in the 1920s. A chance encounter with dandyish aristocrat Sebastian Flyte (Ben Whishaw, PERFUME) changes the course of his life. The two embark on a close, intense friendship that is further complicated by the introduction of Sebastian's beautiful sister Julia (Hayley Atwell, CASSANDRA'S DREAM) and his overbearing, extremely religious mother, Lady Marchmain (Emma Thompson). BRIDESHEAD REVISITED follows Charles from the carefree '20s through the beginning of World War II, focusing on his complicated relationship with the upper-class family and their estate, Brideshead. <BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>Along with ATONEMENT's Joe Wright, Jarrold (BECOMING JANE) represents a new era of British period filmmaking. Both men bring a modern sensibility to their work that makes their films feel fresh and sexy, though they never lose authenticity. Jarrold employs some handheld camera work and quick-cut editing in BRIDESHEAD REVISITED, two techniques that separate his film from others in the genre. Fans of the book--and the 11-hour 1981 miniseries--may bristle at the film's relatively brief running time, but screenwriters Andrew Davies (the BBC classic PRIDE AND PREJUDICE) and Jeremy Brock (THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND) have distilled the story into the essentials. BRIDESHEAD REVISITED deftly works with the conflicts of class, religion, and desire and, with its artful costumes and gorgeous settings, is essential viewing for fans of the genre.
ReviewsVariety - Allowing auds sufficient retro-aristo-lifestyle sumptuousness for their dollar, yet exhibiting admirable, intelligent directorial restraint, this Brideshead is mainstream arthouse fare par excellence
ScreenwriterJeremy Brock, Andrew Davies
AuthorEvelyn Waugh
Sound sourceDolby Digital
Movie/TV TitleBrideshead Revisited
Director of PhotographyJess Hall
Consumer AdviceContains one moderate sex scene

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  • Most favourable review

    good features

    Good quality dvd in good condition. the film is a remake and interesting to whatch

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  • Most critical review

    Brideshead Revised

    This was an enjoyable film with good acting and believable characters. Unfortunately I did not feel that this was as good as the television production. The story had gaps due to the amount of time available.

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  • Great Film Version

    I have the Series version DVD with Anthony Andrews/Jeremy Irons but of course it lasts about 11 hours! I found this film version amazing & the actors/characters really good & great to watch & although only a couple of hours the story was all covered.

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  • Has depth

    One of those stories you won't forget quickly. Intelligent and beautifully composed. Scenes of Venice too which hit the mark. It's not a mushy period piece. Worth the watch.

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  • Life as in the grand scale which I never knew.

    I have enjoyed this story for quite a few tears now and I think this version is as good or better than others I have also enjoyed.

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  • Enjoyable!

    Lovely remake great acting very good

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  • Great value.

    Enjoyed the original and this version was nearly as good.

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  • Different but still good

    Different from series,but still a good watch 👍 thank you ☺️

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  • Entertaining

    Good item

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  • Exellent

    All characters are top of their profession

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