Downton Abbey: A New Era continues the excellence that the series started, and the first movie elevated. I never grow tired of these characters. The writing is so smart in that it doesn’t try and over think the world of the characters, but instead allows them to walk in the shoes that they have grown comfortable in. We have grown to love each personality, good or bad, and to change that in order to try and prove something would be wrong on many levels.
Synopsis: From award-winning creator Julian Fellowes comes the motion picture event DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA. The much-anticipated cinematic return of the global phenomenon reunites the beloved cast as they go on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the Dowager Countess’ newly inherited villa.
The synopsis above barely scratches the surface of how fun this new film is. In the last film the King and Queen stopped by Downton for a regal visit. In this adventure Downton is invaded by a much different class; movie people! To the horror of Lord Grantham and Mr. Carson the beautiful halls of the Abbey are inundated with actors, actresses and filmmakers. Obviously they were the degenerates of the 1930’s, at least in the eyes of the elite.
Not everyone is displeased though as the staff gear up for the excitement of having on screen celebs to wait upon. They are star struck, but about to get a strong dose of realism. It is funny but poignant plot line as both sides learn from each other.
Along with the lighthearted moments there is also quite a bit of heart stirring emotion, mostly centered around the Dowager Countess. As mentioned we have all grown to love these characters and feel a strong connection to every part of their lives. We get a glimpse into the past of Lady Violet in this one. What is revealed could shake the family to the core.
Fans of Downton Abbey will find much to praise in this one with little to complain about. New comers do get a recap at the beginning but may not find the same sweet emotion that the rest of us do. That said, as a stand alone film it is certainly fun to watch given the addition of the early days of filmmaking and how the world viewed it at the time.
All in all another fantastic addition and one I will watch again and again.
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