An updated version of both the book and the original 1982 PBS series, the new release of Brideshead Revisited
on DVD is based on Evelyn Waugh’s 1945 book, adapted by Andrew Davies (Pride and Prejudice) and Jeremy Brock (Mrs. Brown). Matthew Goode (Match Point) stars as lower-class Londoner Charles Ryder when a chance encounter with dandyish aristocrat Sebastian Flyte (Ben Whishaw, Perfume) changes the course of his life. The two embark on a close, intense friendship that is further complicated by the introduction of Sebastian’s beautiful sister Julia (Hayley Atwell, Cassandra’s Dream) and his overbearing, extremely religious mother, Lady Marchmain (Emma Thompson). Brideshead Revisited follows Charles from the carefree ’20s through the beginning of World War II, focusing on his complicated relationship with the upper-class family and their estate, Brideshead.
Bonus features on this DVD are Deleted Scenes, Audio Commentary by the Filmmakers, and “The World of Brideshead” Featurette. I have to confess, I haven’t had time to watch this yet, despite receiving it for review almost 2 weeks ago. I’m hoping to get a chance to watch it this weekend! Has anyone seen it? How does it compare to the 1982 PBS miniseries that starred Jeremy Irons?
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I saw this at the video store but didn’t rent. I’m not sure it is my type of movie. You’ll have to give us a review after you watch it.
Another one to take note in my movie list. So far, I’ve collected a week DVD Marathon list of movies to watch and yet I can’t set any date to watch them. Thanks for your movie review.
Hi, I found your blog through Ted’s, I hope you don’t mind that I am here. You got a nice one.
Brideshead Revisited seemed intriguing. Am I right here: Charles Ryder and Sebastian Flyte are the main characters who had embarked on a close and ‘intense’ relationship? If yes–I’ll check this out. I wished you included a review. But thanks for sharing.
thinks for the review of this story .i think it’s story is to good becaus the Charles Ryder and Sebastian Flyte are the main characters the are act good.i see this DVD in weekend.
I would like to see this on bluray