Downton Abbey

Downton Abbey

The beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the King and Queen of England will unleash scandal, romance and intrigue that will leave the future of Downton hanging in the balance.

  • Released: 2019-09-12
  • Runtime: 122 minutes
  • Genre: Drama, History, Romance
  • Stars: Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Maggie Smith, Imelda Staunton, Penelope Wilton, Laura Carmichael, Raquel Cassidy, Brendan Coyle, Kevin Doyle, Michael Fox, Joanne Froggatt, Matthew Goode, Harry Hadden-Paton, Stephen Campbell Moore, Lesley Nicol, Robert James-Collier, Allen Leech, Phyllis Logan, Geraldine James, Alex Crisp, Douglas Reith, Charlie Watson, David Haig, Susan Lynch, Max Brown, Fifi Hart, Oliver Barker, Zac Barker, Mark Addy, Eva Samms, Karina Samms, Kate Phillips, Harry Livingstone, Alice McCarthy, James Cartwright, Andrew Havill, Philippe Spall, Richenda Carey, Max Hutchinson, Tom Ashley, Simon Jones, Graeme Smiles, Tuppence Middleton, Darren Strange, John Biggins, Perry Fitzpatrick, Daniel Millar, David Lonsdale, Sophie McShera, Jessica Brown Findlay
  • Director: Michael Engler
 Comments
  • anschlo - 19 March 2024
    A worthy sequel
    So here we are.

    The outstanding series Downton Abbey got it's sequel to tell us a little more of all the drama and love lifes of our so loved characters.

    But can it hold up to the nostalgic look and provide the so comfy familiar atmosphere of the golden masterpiece?

    Long story short, it does!

    It provides us with a wonderful story, that carries on the storyline of the main work with a long anticipated meeting of Crowleys and Crowned Ones.

    Again there are a lot of new characters, that bring their own stories with them.

    Just like our old main characters, that get some more character development especially like Thomas, who finally has luck with his love live.

    There is also a new fitting relationship for Tom with new character Lucy, which I enjoyed much.

    Everybody finds even more peace than ever, so it's just a fitting extension of the final end, which was already well written in the series.

    It bothers me not much but I have to mention, that some things changed from the series, like the voices of a few characters like Mary Crowley and some character appearences changed a bit in a different style to the original, especially haircuts.

    Also some of the characters back then in focus, are now pushed in the backround and others on the opposite well in the foreground like already mentioned Thomas.

    I also notices a slightly different choice of picture and the general quality did improves, which is not everytime a good choice and can irritate the flair of nostalgia.

    But like I said these points are not that serious and you should rather focus on that things that went really well in my opinion.

    In a nutshell, the movie remains as a furthering episode with a bit of modern camera touch but still stands out as well made and honors the original.

    Keep your eyes peeled for the 3. Movie which is announced to be released already this year.
  • catnapbc - 18 December 2022
    A feast for the eyes but not the brain
    As much as I enjoyed the series, this (first of ?) movie post-series was a bit of a disappointment. As others have mentioned, Julian Fellowes has written too much into a very narrow timeframe. Unlike the series, where you can develop the character and their particular situation, here there are as many individuals but far too much going on. If you're a romantic, like and believe in fairy tales, and want some mindless entertainment, then this will satisfy you. The production clearly spared no expense in either the settings, costumes (the women's dresses were so extravagant as to be distracting), and presenting the two main themes: the royal visit and the ball, that it became almost a musical. Everyone seems to have been affected by the 'happy fairy dust' that made them all love one another all of a sudden, like Mary and Edith. Even the new head butler has had a complete character change. Thank goodness our dowager has retained her sense of humour and snarky remarks! Maggie Smith will be missed if this is truly her last hurrah. I would say watch this if you want a short and intense shot and of what the series offers but can't sit through it all. Again, too much crammed into a small space.