DVD
Downton Abbey : the motion picture / Focus Features presents ; in association with Perfect World Pictures ; a Carnival Films production ; screenplay by Julian Fellowes ; produced by Gareth Neame, Julian Fellowes, Liz Trubridge ; directed by Michael Engler.
"The worldwide phenomenon Downton Abbey becomes a grand motion picture event, as 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. Written by series creator Julian Fellowes and starring the original cast."--
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (122 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 inches.
- Edition: [English/French/Spanish]
- Publisher: Universal City, California : Universal, [2019]
- Copyright: ©2019.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Bonus materials: cast conversations, the royal visit, true to the twenties, deleted scenes, welcome to Downtown Abbey, the brilliance of Julian Fellowes, feature commentary with director Michael Engler. |
| Restrictions on Access Note: | Licensed for home use only. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Joanne Froggatt, Matthew Goode, Michelle Dockery, Maggie Smith, Elizabeth McGovern, Allen Leech, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Hugh Bonneville, Phyllis Logan, Brendan Coyle, Penelope Wilton. |
| Target Audience Note: | Rating: PG; for thematic elements, some suggestive material, and language. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, wide screen; described video. |
| Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | For private home use only. |
| Language Note: | English, French or Spanish dialogue; French or Spanish subtitles; subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH); described video. |
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| Genre: | Romance films. Historical films. Film adaptations. Feature films. |
Available copies
- 7 of 8 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Prince Rupert Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 8 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Rupert Library | DVD Down 6481 (Text) | 33294002078541 | DVDs | Volume hold | Reshelving | - |
- Video Librarian Reviews : Video Librarian Reviews
Avid fans of the titular PBS dramatic series will likely relish this big-screen addendum, while others will probably wonder who these people are and why the audience adores them. Conceived by Julian Fellowes, the 52-episode TV series spanned a 14-year period (1912-26), set in the titular 300-room British country house (filmed at Highclere Castle). It is now a year later for aristocratic Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham (Hugh Bonneville), his American heiress wife Cora (Elizabeth McGovern), their eldest daughter Mary (Michelle Dockery), her beleaguered sister Edith (Laura Carmichael), and their Irish Republican widowed brother-in-law Tom Branson (Allen Leech). The extended family includes the acerbic Dowager Countess (Maggie Smith) and her equally tart nemesis, Isobel Merton (Penelope Wilton). And they are tended by a battalion of devoted servants: recently retired head butler Carson (Jim Carter), new head butler Barrow (Robert James-Collier), ladies' maid Anna (Joanne Froggatt), valet Bates (Brendan Coyle), housekeeper Mrs. Hughes (Phyllis Logan), footman Molesley (Kevin Doyle), cook Mrs. Patmore (Lesley Nicol), and her assistant Daisy (Sophie McShera), among others. Everyone's a-twitter when King George V and Queen Mary send word that they are arriving for an overnight visit, which will involve a luncheon, a parade, and a formal dinner. Traveling with them are Lord Grantham's estranged cousin, the enigmatic Lady Maud Bagshaw (Imelda Staunton), and her devoted maid (Tuppence Middleton), leading to an inheritance battle. Director Michael Engler gives everyone his/her own mini-crisis and catharsisâwith proper manners and utmost civility, of courseâdrawing on the trials and tribulations of England's inherent class system, which still exists despite anti-monarchist grumbles. Elegant and endearing, this is recommended. [Note: DVD/Blu-ray extras include audio commentary by director Michael Engler, cast conversations (17 min.), deleted scenes (6 min.), and the behind-the-scenes featurettes "The Royal Visit" (3 min.), "Welcome to Downton Abbey" (3 min.), "True to the Twenties" (2 min.), and "The Brilliance of Julian Fellowes" (2 min.). Exclusive to the Blu-ray release is a series recap (10 min.), and bonus DVD and digital copies of the film. Bottom line: a solid extras package for this big screen film that is likely to appeal to fans of the TV series.] (S. Granger). Copyright Video Librarian Reviews 2018.
