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“Downton Abbey” The Movie, Back In Splendor

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    “Downton Abbey,” the movie directed by Michael Engler, has cinematography enough to take your breath away, especially in the opening shot, a sunrise over Downton. Released Sept. 20, the movie debuted with a weekend flush of $31 million, beating both “Ad Astra” and “Rambo.” 

    The Crawley family, has to struggle with creating the perfect visit for the king and queen. But along the way are many troubles, for instance the king and queen bring many servants who don’t let Mr. Bates the butler and the other servants do their jobs. 

    The movie chronicles two blossoming romances- one between widower Tom Branson and the maid Lucy, and another between butler Thomas Barrow and the royal valet Richard Ellis. 

    This movie has many minor conflicts, including Barrow being arrested and the staff working to serve the king and queen. Other conflicts that arise are the cold war between cousins Maud Bagshaw and Violet Crawley over lady Bagshaw’s heir, and perhaps the conflict with the most potential for disaster is when Irish captain Chetwood attempts to frame Tom in an assasination.

    This movie has exceptional casting, not only keeping the original actors for the characters we know but also in casting actors that feel like they truly live in 1912. Along with the excellent casting, the sets and costumes were accurate and exceptional. Using real castles and strongholds along with authentic decorations, the setting feels real.

    Throughout the movie the characters wrestle with whether to adapt with, or leave Downton. This tension is ever-present throughout the second half of Mary’s story, others however argue that Downton Abbey is the heart of the people in town.

    “I’ll say 100 years from now Downton will still be standing and the Crawleys will still be here. And that’s a promise,” Mr. Carson said.

    Although some viewers criticize “Downton” for its slow pace and unpanicked plot, it fits the “Downton” genre and never drags.

    This movie is truly a perfect finish to the “Downton Abbey” series. All the characters get closure and everything becomes happy and peaceful again.

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