Gosford Park
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DVD Cover Information Actor: Camilla Rutherford, Kristin Scott Thomas, Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, Ryan Phillippe Director: Robert Altman Brand: Universal Producer: Bob Balaban Writer: Bob Balaban Writer: Robert Altman Producer: David Levy Producer: Hannah Leader Producer: Jane Barclay Writer: Julian Fellowes DVD: Region Code 1 Audio: English (Original Language); Spanish (Subtitled) Format: Closed-captioned, Collector's Edition, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen Picture Format: 2.35:1 Running Time: 137 minutes DVD Release Date: 2002-06-25 Audience Rating: R (Restricted) Studio: Universal Studios |
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Movie Reviews of Gosford Park
Movie Review: Fantastic British Black Comedy...by an American?
Summary: 5 Stars
Yes indeed!Robert Altman directs this stunning ensemble cast in a film which is "Murder on the Orient Express" meets "Dinner at Eight" meets "Murder by Death".
Set in England in the 1930's a group of high society gathers at one Gosford Park for a hunting party. Among the many guests are Lords and Ladies, a British actor who has made a name in Hollywood, a Hollywood producer (of Charlie Chan films no less) and all of thier valets and maids, all with something to gain, hide or see.
All arrive on the appointed date and settle in to just another weekend of sport, of the outdoor and indoor ilk all which culminates in the murder of the Lord of Gosford Park himself.
As the characters go about thier rountines of country life (the Lords and Ladies indescretions as well as thier valets and maids) we find that there are many suspects and motives to such a crime, including the Lady of the house herself. Every character has something to gain and lose with the demise of the Lord.
There is his sister who has an allowance which is rumoured to be cut off at any moment, played brilliantly by Maggie Smith. There is another Lord who's wife it seems has a very familiar relationship with the Lord of the manor. There is the Lady of the house herself, who was uncerimoniously chosen to be his wife from a card game. The rest of the guests all have reason to be suspect as well due to liasions and impending business ruin. Then, there are the servants, maids and valet's, all of whom are none too saddened by the sudden departure of the Lord from this world.
The film is saturated with dry British humor and even the American, although mocked constantly, manages to get a line in as well on a phone call to his studio when he asks the serious question "Is Claudette Colbert English, or is she just affected?"
It is a not so typical look at the country manor life-style of the seemingly well-to-do and a rather intriguing look at the descretion expected of the servants who are privvy to just about everything with an old-fashioned murder mystery to boot.
Incredible cast, script and direction in this film and worthy of many nods and awards from the academy.