Good movie but grossly overrated

Absolutely the worst movie.

When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.

The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

The REMAINS OF THE Day is based on the pre-war days Britain and holds merit in being a material of significant insight; the drama between butler and head mistress or house keeper stands out. The movie became alive after the start of this film like a strange book; dialogue and screenplay. Feeling enchanted but certain appreciation to humans is well shot here by James Ivory. The director is acceptably in his element; to be alive. The humans all spent time and have offered their on screen space with us and this element makes this masterpiece worth noting and reviewing. Then the objective is certain because the direction has provided this window to view through. The actress and actor who are note worthy are the entire crew but an academy award is the sole left behind prospect. Must-watch for merit and being a worthy film to shoot.

I saw the film first and then read the book and enjoyed them both. This film had many of the Merchant-Ivory touches, meaning all of the individual elements were solid and well thought out and researched. However, the remains of the day contained some exceptional elements, mainly the two lead performances by Hopkins and Thompson which elevated the story to a degree that it was very engaging and felt. The story os one of unexpressed emotions, love delayed and never realized, regret, and sadness for what might have been but never was. So in addition to looking and sounding beautiful, it was thoroughly engaging and something worth seeking out if you haven't already.

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Stevens is butler to Lord Darlington (as was his father before him) managing Lord Darlingtons stately home and large number of servants.He has been trained and brought up to 'serve' unquestioningly as a gentleman's gentleman. To be the perfect butler in service to his 'betters'. Miss Kenton is the new house keeper and tries to get him to at least question aspects of his work. Particularly when Lord Darlington decides to repatriate some young Jewish refugees (who had escaped Nazi Germany) back to Germany. It is Stevens struggle to sacrifice any love for Miss Kenton. To never question his 'betters' judgement on any matter. But to blindly serve his master and sacrifice any life he may have of his own. However, set shortly before World War II the world is changing and a life time 'of service' is becoming a thing of the past. A riveting and beautiful film, superbly acted by Thompson and Hopkins 8/10 Far better that Downton Abbey, and even (dare I say) Upstairs Downstairs (the latter was often let down by wobbly scenery)