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Remains of the Day, The (1993) Rank 4 Reviews
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Palo Alto Weekly (D. S.)
eFilmCritic.com (Alexandre Paquin)
UpcomingDiscs.com (David Annandale)
Washington Post (Rita Kempley)
Hopkins and Thompson's downright marvelous duet is supported by a host of deft players, and the detailed re-creation of this small universe is in all ways remarkable. ...read the complete Remains of the Day movie review at Washington Post (Rita Kempley)
Washington Post (Desson Thomson)
A classically polished drama about repressed emotions, self delusion and protracted heartbreak, this Merchant/Ivory movie is one of the most affecting experiences of the year. ...read the complete Remains of the Day movie review at Washington Post (Desson Thomson)
EmanuelLevy.com (Emanuel Levy)
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. ...read the complete Remains of the Day movie review at EmanuelLevy.com (Emanuel Levy)
Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)
Detractors will see the usual parade of repressed feelings in a Masterpiece Theatre setting. Those who look closer will find one of the best films of the year. ...read the complete Remains of the Day movie review at Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)
Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
The whole movie is quiet, introspective, thoughtful. ...read the complete Remains of the Day movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
An engaging and powerful motion picture, every bit the equal of Merchant Ivory's best work, and certainly the most emotionally-wrenching tale they have brought to the screen. ...read the complete Remains of the Day movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
What a heartbreaker. Looking back on The Remains of the Day after seven years, I find I have a new appreciation for the film. What I once felt was a hollow look at servants in pre-WWII rural England, oblivious to the world around them, devoid of any real ...read the complete Remains of the Day movie review at filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
Another beautifully crafted literary adaptation from the team of Ismail Merchant and James Ivory (Howards End, A Room with a View), The Remains of the Day ranks among their very best work. Their names are already synonymous with the genre of the British & ...read the complete Remains of the Day movie review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
In 1958, an old man in a big old car begins a journey across England to the sea. His name is Stevens, and for many years he has been the head butler at Darlington Hall, a famous country house. He is going to visit a woman he has not seen in a long time: M ...read the complete Remains of the Day movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Released by Columbia Pictures The cream always rises to the top, and such is the indisputable case with Anthony Hopkins' deeply moving portrayal of the stilted butler of Darlington Hall in the newest offering from Merchant Ivory. Reuniting Howards End co ...read the complete Remains of the Day movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
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