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1992

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One of the best Ismail Merchant/James Ivory films, this adaptation of E. M. Forster's classic 1910 novel shows in careful detail the injuriously rigid British class consciousness of the early 20th century. The film's catalyst is poor relation Margaret Schlegel (Emma Thompson), who inherits part of the estate of Ruth Wilcox (.. Read more

Starring	Anthony Hopkins, Prunella Scales, Vanessa Redgrave, Emma Thompson
Director	James Ivory
Genres	Drama

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- "...Incisively witty, provocative and acted to perfection, this sublime entertainment is a career peak for producer Ismail Merchant, director James Ivory and screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala..."
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- - Rolling Stone
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
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  Solid adaptation in true Merchant & Ivory style
  
  This is very much a slow-burner of a film. It moves at a leisurely pace, for much of the first half following three largely separate plot threads. Hopkins, the ... read more »
  
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  - Wales
  - 19 Aug 2004 at 13:48
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  Plods along but too good to hurry anyway
  
  Bit of a plodder this one - but at least you get comfy enough to watch the fantastic acting without being distracted by a roller coasting plot. It must be a ... read more »
  
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- - ash53
  - 53 reviews
  - newbury
  - 24 Oct 2011 at 16:38
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  Howards End triumph
  
  A good story beautifully told. However you need to read the
  
  book to fill in the gaps! That's the problem with so many screen adaptations - so ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 27 Jun 2011 at 17:33
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  Much Ado About Nothing
  
  It is not Shakespeare by any means. It's a slow plodding, dreary film, that allows you to make a cup of tea half way through and still miss nothing.
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- - Emjay69
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  - Kidlington, Oxford
  - 02 May 2011 at 16:26
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  Howards End is good!
  
  Another superb effort from Anthony Hopkins. Good character development and plot line!
  
  [These word limits on reviewing a title, are really irritating... read more »
  
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- - D4256
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  - EXETER
  - 31 May 2010 at 06:03
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  What a disapointment
  
  Excellent cast, excellent acting, excellent locations but a terrible story line. There were major jumps in the story. The film gave the impression that the ... read more »
  
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- - trainbuff
  - 33 reviews
  - Waterlooville
  - 15 Dec 2009 at 23:04
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  boring
  
  it's probably the most boring film i've seen in years, switched it off half way through
  
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- - matildaua
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  - Nelson
  - 28 Aug 2009 at 13:11
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  Howard's End
  
  Fantastic; this is a must-see. I've seen it more than once over the years, and will certainly watch it again. Terrific.
  
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  - Bangor
  - 23 Apr 2009 at 15:31
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  Howard's End
  
  watchable, slight storyline with very good perfomances from the cast. Overated.
  
  decent SD dvd image and good quality DD sountrack.
  
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- - Saan
  - 103 reviews
  - Birmingham
  - 20 Apr 2009 at 13:40
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  Howard's End
  
  Poignant, and brilliantly acted. Well, it has got an all star cast!
  
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- - NeoNu
  - 9 reviews
  - Burton-on-Trent
  - 21 Mar 2009 at 11:53
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  hate it!
  
  I rented this film because i liked the film 'A Room With A View' with all its wonderful characters and very english sense of humour. This film Howards ... read more »
  
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- - summerjazz
  - 1 review
  - Sheffield
  - 17 Feb 2009 at 16:55
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  Solid adaptation in true Merchant & Ivory style
  
  This is very much a slow-burner of a film. It moves at a leisurely pace, for much of the first half following three largely separate plot threads. Hopkins, the ... read more »
  
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  - Wales
  - 19 Aug 2004 at 13:48
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  Howard's End (1992)
  
  This is one of the best period dramas I have ever watched. ....................
  
  If you can sit for 2 1/2 hours it is definitely worth it.
  
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- - Sparkie
  - BRISTOL, UK
  - 18 Jan 2006 at 00:57
- - 6
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  Dedicated watching
  
  Although this film appears slow-moving it is ultimately very rewarding. Well worth watching, and definately all the better for the careful unfolding of the plot... read more »
  
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  - England
  - 01 Dec 2004 at 11:46
- - 6
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  Intelligent and dramatic
  
  A film that really draws you into the story. Full of insights and surprises. One of the best costume period dramas you'll see.
  
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- - camy
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  - Cambridge
  - 12 May 2005 at 12:07
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  Justin Wickham
  
  A wonderful film costume drama. Warming and touching with a great cast.
  
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  - Streatham
  - 06 Jan 2006 at 14:29
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  The best lovies movie ever
  
  A great performance from all in this movie.
  
  I enjoyed the colour, photography, costume and language.
  
  Why can't we have more films like... read more »
  
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  - Bitterne Southampton
  - 12 Jan 2006 at 23:53
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  Sumptuous is the word
  
  A film to wallow in, all you lovers of the Edwardian age. Howards End has everything, from incredibly recreated period feel to majestic performances from all ... read more »
  
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- - neworder
  - Shropshire
  - 22 Mar 2005 at 12:25
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  Put away your period drama prejudices
  
  Dramatisation of an EM Forster novel. Although the film didn't quite have the same intensity as Sense And Sensibility it was still an interesting portrayal ... read more »
  
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  - St Helens
  - 24 Jul 2005 at 14:19
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  zzzzzzzz
  
  I've always wanted to watch this movie and was thrilled when it arrived... moments after sitting down to watch it I was twitching and fidgeting and ... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 05 Sep 2006 at 00:24
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  Stands the test of time.
  
  Fantastically beautiful film. Romantic and moving. Incredible cinematography.
  
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  - london
  - 23 Jul 2004 at 11:31

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  One of the best Ismail Merchant/James Ivory films, this adaptation of E. M. Forster's classic 1910 novel shows in careful detail the injuriously rigid British class consciousness of the early 20th century. The film's catalyst is poor relation Margaret Schlegel (Emma Thompson), who inherits part of ...