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In GOSFORD PARK, Robert Altman explores the English class system and master-servant relations via his preferred modus operandi of multiple characters and intertwining storylines, which he achieved so brilliantly in NASHVILLE. Featuring an all-star British ensemble cast, the film recalls both THE RULES OF THE GAME and THE .. Read more

Starring	Michael Gambon, Stephen Fry, Richard E. Grant, Derek Jacobi
Director	Robert Altman
Genres	Comedy, Drama

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- Witty, acute, splendidly acted dissection of a way of life at the point of its disintegration; it captures not only the antagonism between the working- and upper-classes, but also their complicity in the continuation of a decadent social system.
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- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
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  Listen to the critics, not the public!
  
  The critics loved this film and the puclic hated it. It's easy to understand why if you read some of the reviews by the professionals. They described it as ... read more »
  
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  - Steve H
  - Manchester, England
  - 15 Nov 2003 at 23:00
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  Great cast, shame about the film.
  
  This was so disappointing. I was really looking forward to watching this film as I love Downton Abbey and Gosford Park was written by Julian Fellowes as well. ... read more »
  
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- - looniebear
  - 8 reviews
  - 23 Feb 2012 at 21:43
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  Modern Masterpiece
  
  This is a brilliant piece of entertainment, with an eclectic British cast and some of Hollywood's recognised faces. The setting is authentic, the acting is ... read more »
  
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- - vidmon
  - 27 reviews
  - 26 Jan 2012 at 19:36
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  Totally believable upstairs downstairs !
  
  I really enjoyed this Film and would watch it again!
  
  There were so many Characters, that it was a little hard to follow. But well worth concentrating... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 15 Oct 2011 at 14:48
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  The stellar cast does not disappoint
  
  My only real criticism is that I had difficulty following who was who, especially among the 'toffs'. It needed an introduction with pictures, names and ... read more »
  
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- - BampaOwl
  - 5 reviews
  - Dunblane
  - 27 Aug 2011 at 10:36
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  A great British endeavour
  
  The first time I saw this film I was actually a little disappointed. I was expecting more of an
  
  'Agatha Christie' type whodunnit mystery.read more »
  
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  - Dorset
  - 28 Feb 2011 at 15:59
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  Great film
  
  The actors are like a who's who of class - and it shows. The story is a bit obvious and the direction a little slow at times, but overall the film is a ... read more »
  
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- - Steve Hatton
  - Cornwall, UK
  - 11 Nov 2010 at 22:10
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  The gospel on Gosford
  
  I was left feeling a bit high and dry with this one. I like period dramas and was counting on the star-studded cast to really deliver, and on the acting front ... read more »
  
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- - MissScarlet
  - 4 reviews
  - London
  - 10 Oct 2010 at 21:01
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  Nothing Quite as it Seems
  
  Very enjoyable film - Director Altman keeps us guessing in more ways than one. Great cast with so many strong performances - Helen Mirren and Eileen Atkins ... read more »
  
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  - Fife
  - 18 Jun 2010 at 20:16
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  a breed apart
  
  There are only a couple of things which stop this from being a 5 star classic, the most damaging of which is Stephen Fry's useless detective which ... read more »
  
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  - kevil9
  - 103 reviews
  - Glasgow
  - 09 Mar 2010 at 12:33
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  Gosford Park
  
  I really loved this movie but then I really like period dramas. The twist is very surprising and the actors are great. All round good entertainment.
  
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  - London
  - 24 Dec 2009 at 12:29
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  Listen to the critics, not the public!
  
  The critics loved this film and the puclic hated it. It's easy to understand why if you read some of the reviews by the professionals. They described it as ... read more »
  
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  - Steve H
  - Manchester, England
  - 15 Nov 2003 at 23:00
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  Hampered by overly difficult audio and rather flat anyway.
  
  I struggled with this film despite being a fan of Robert Altman, particularly his film Short Cuts. Like Short Cuts this film has a large cast of central ... read more »
  
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- - bodnotbod
  - London, England
  - 18 Apr 2005 at 18:59
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  Not quite a classic detective story
  
  Period drama in classic 'British' style (despite, in fact, being American directed and produced), Gosford Park vividly contrasts the 'upstairs' ... read more »
  
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- - montovolo
  - Midlothian
  - 03 Feb 2004 at 14:09
- - 5
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  Upstairs Downstairs in Technicolor
  
  Sumptuous costumes and sets, together with the best of British acting talent utilising a well honed script make this Altman film a joy to watch. Helen Mirren is... read more »
  
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- - mkcheznous
  - BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
  - 11 Mar 2004 at 09:47
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  A delightfully ...
  
  A delightfully atmospheric movie. Beautiful photography and great acting. Highly recommended.
  
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- - julie#5
  - NEWBURGH
  - 01 Feb 2004 at 23:00
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  Beautiful movie, ...
  
  Beautiful movie, possibly Altman?s best work. This movie works on several levels, and the
  
  interwoven plots and stories of most of the characters is ... read more »
  
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- - Guildoon#1
  - LONDON
  - 18 Feb 2004 at 18:26
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  Don't expect a whodunnit!
  
  This is a really multi-layered sort of film. Probably one of those you need to watch several times if you want to absorb everything in. It's certainly not a... read more »
  
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  - London, England
  - 14 Jan 2005 at 10:04
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  Intelligent
  
  I don't know how anyone could have found this movie slow and boring! It isn't so much a who done it as a social commentary. The death of one of the ... read more »
  
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  - Southport, UK
  - 05 Jan 2006 at 09:39
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  Be transported to the Roaring Twenties
  
  25 subplots jostle for screentime in this savourable addition to the Robert Altman cannon of filmmaking excellence. In an age when no-brainer actioners struggle... read more »
  
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- - Alfod
  - 115 reviews
  - Walsall
  - 01 Dec 2004 at 12:29
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  Unexpected plot
  
  I thought this film was just going to be about the aristocracy lording it up on a country weekend but it had an amazing cast and a good plot - sorry I waited so... read more »
  
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- - Lesley1967
  - Enfield
  - 25 Oct 2005 at 22:54

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  In GOSFORD PARK, Robert Altman explores the English class system and master-servant relations via his preferred modus operandi of multiple characters and intertwining storylines, which he achieved so brilliantly in NASHVILLE. Featuring an all-star British ensemble cast, the film recalls both THE ...