The Remains of the Day

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Thomas V @TomVee Aug 30 Found this to be a profoundly sad film. There's such pain in Mr Stevens repression, it really penetrates the heart. Many of us can't relate to a character as duty bound and utterly professional as Mr Stevens, someone who has deliberately turned himself into an invisible man, but we can pity him and feel his pain. Anthony Hopkins, in an enormously understated performance, is so mannered and repressed, that, in the subtlest of ways, he guts you. Emma Thompson is equally good and so, so sad and lovelorn. Of course, the production is impeccable, the cinematography painterly, and the acting very solid throughout. See more Alain E @AlainE Jul 5 An excellent movie based on a very good book. It is not about class distinctions or being a good butler. The main theme is being emotionally stunted and wasting your life. The character personifying this is the butler. Ms Kenton tries her best but is unable to penetrate his armor. In the process there is commentary about the faction of the British aristocracy that tried to appease Hitler. Like Saint Paul, Anthony Hopkins’ character will denounce his previous master three times, until at the end of his encounter with the country doctor he will admit that he did serve Lord Darlington. Hugh Grant and Christopher Reeves appear in small roles. The remains of the day will conclude in sadness over lost opportunities. See more Diandre R @RT53139537 May 15 Was this a well-acted movie? Yes. Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson did a very good job. Did I care about anything else in the movie? No, I did not. This was a very boring movie about butlers and how Mr. Stevens could not think for himself. It’s a very boring movie, and I honestly never want to watch it again. See more Srdjan V @Srdjan Apr 7 Pure masterpiece! Hopkins is magnificient ☆☆☆☆☆ See more John S @RT07700383 Mar 12 Everything is perfect in that film: acting, filming, music, atmosphere... An excellent adaptation of a no less excellent novel. See more Joy B. @9mr_0 Dec 20 فيلم جميل جدا و ‏هادىء و انتوني هبكنز وحش مو ممثل حضوره قوي ويطغى على الاخرين حوارت جميله قصه رائعه تصوير و اخراج ممتاز See more Read all reviews

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