Sunday, June 15, 2008
END OF THE EMPIRE
Today's NYTimes Best 1176 Film was
with James Mason (in his last role), Edward Fox and many other assorted Brit stars. John Gielgud, always welcome.
This is one of those quiet metaphorical studies of the English world just prior to WWI after which everything changed. These aristocrats are all at a distance from a reality which we know will soon sweep over them.
The hunting and the war and the levels of class all come into play.
The story is not all that new but the acting is superb.
I saw this when it came around and still it was 'new' for me.
I could easily see it again if offered and would enjoy watching the interplay.
That makes it a 4 out of Netflix5.
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