A Room with a View
Directed by:
James IvoryScreenplay:
Ruth Prawer JhabvalaCinematography:
Tony Pierce-RobertsComposer:
Richard RobbinsCast:
Maggie Smith, Helena Bonham Carter, Denholm Elliott, Julian Sands, Simon Callow, Patrick Godfrey, Judi Dench, Fabia Drake, Amanda Walker, Daniel Day-Lewis (more)VOD (4)
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When Lucy Honeychurch and chaperone Charlotte Bartlett find themselves in Florence with rooms without views, fellow guests Mr Emerson and son George step in to remedy the situation. Meeting the Emersons could change Lucy's life forever but, once back in England, how will her experiences in Tuscany affect her marriage plans? (Abramorama Films)
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The combination of Ivory and Forster seems to be very popular. This is a mature, interesting and even engaging work. The debuting Bonham Carter gives a hint of all her future qualities, and the cohort of co-stars are firmly established in the cramped confines of their roles - there's an old-fashioned Maggie, an emancipated Judi, and a traditionally Stanislavsky-armed Daniel Day-Lewis. If you enjoy heritage films, you will be very satisfied.
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As a romance it's not that surprising, but as a historical film it's very good and very entertaining. You will also like how relationships can be asexual and how even a kiss can mean a lot. And one passionate kiss can mean everything. The acting is excellent, that's what this movie is primarily about, because otherwise, it would just be another romantic drama, albeit, true, an entertaining one.
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