Brideshead Revisited DVD Review

DVD REVIEW: BRIDESHEAD REVISITED

01/10/09

SYNOPSIS: Charles Ryder (Matthew Goode), a young man of modest means but considerable ambition, has just begun his studies at Oxford University, when he encounters flamboyant aristocrat and fellow student
Sebastian Flyte (Ben Whishaw). Infatuated with his new friend’s hedonistic lifestlye, Charles eagerly accompanies him to the family’s opulent mansion, Brideshead, where he becomes entranced by the
eccentric clan and the palatial 18th century estate. But when Charles falls for Sebastian’s beautiful sister Julia (Hayley Atwell), his friend reacts with jealousy and the siblings’ domineering mother, Lady
Marchmain (Emma Thompson), rules out the possibility of marriage for reasons of class and religion. As Charles becomes further involved with the Marchmain family, he realizes that at Brideshead, everything
comes at a price

REVIEW: Imagine that you are given the opportunity of visiting one of the most beautiful estates in the country, mingle with its owners, a high society family and have an unforgettable romance. Well this is exactly what happened to a young man in the film Brideshead Revisited. This drama takes the viewer to a journey through one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and the decadent world of British aristocracy. While it explores social issues like economic class, religious controversies, sexual taboos, and forbidden love. It is a captivating and suspenseful story with one of the most beautiful backgrounds.

Charles Ryder (Mathew Goode) is the privileged young man who visits Brideshead and is seduced by the world of the aristocrats. His character develops from being a curious college young man to becoming a world famous painter. It is this twist in his character what highlights this actor's performance potential. While the mood is serious and mostly dark at Brideshead the presence of Hayley Atwell as Ms. Marchmain intensifies the mystic dynamics of the Marchmain family. Her performance is one of the best in this film full of powerful surprises.

Only a the opulent, classic and mysterious Brideshead does this story finds its perfect match. Warning! this movie needs to be watched with an open mind and a sensitive heart. No boos allowed.

VIDEO:
2.40:1 Anamorphic Widescreen

AUDIO:
English 5.1 (Dolby Digital).
Subtitles - English Spanish - Optional

SPECIAL FEATURES:

The World of Brideshead—Invites viewers to go behind the scenes with the cast and crew of Brideshead Revisited as they reveal the painstaking attention to detail required to capture the lavish world of British aristocracy between the wars. (20:48)

Audio Commentary—Feature commentary with director Julian Jarrold, producer Kevin Loader and screenwriter Jeremy Brock.

Revealing Deleted Scenes— A total of 7 deleted scenes with optional commentary by director Julian Jarrold, producer Kevin Loader and screenwriter Jeremy Brock. (11:58)

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