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Michael HoffmanScenariusz:
Rupert WaltersZdjęcia:
Oliver StapletonMuzyka:
James Newton HowardObsada:
Robert Downey Jr., Sam Neill, David Thewlis, Polly Walker, Meg Ryan, Ian McKellen, Hugh Grant, Ian McDiarmid, Mary Macleod, Mark Letheren, Sandy McDade (więcej)Opisy(1)
Wielka Brytania, druga połowa siedemnastego wieku. W kraju, po okresie rządów Olivera Cromwella, restytuowano monarchię i panuje król Karol II Stuart (Sam Neill). Po latach rządów purytanów jego dwór wydaje się wręcz siedliskiem rozpusty. W otoczeniu króla pojawia się Robert Merivel (Robert Downey Jr), młody lekarz, któremu udaje się uratować… ukochanego psa monarchy. Dzięki wdzięczności Karola II Merivel zaczyna wieść wystawne i pełne przyjemności życie, szybko jednak orientuje się, że łaska pańska na pstrym koniu jeździ. (HBO)
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Restoration is definitely not to be considered as a "serious" historical drama. It is a romantic, period morality tale about a redeemed sinner, which has much in common with the costume French blockbusters of the 60s and 70s, such as Angelique. The film's strong aspect is its set design and star-studded cast, and the backing of a major American studio is undeniable. The film is made with ease, it presents itself as likable consumer goods that doesn't embarrass itself and approaches historical reality with a certain dignity. Moreover, it can skillfully work with emotions, moving and entertaining exactly where the authors intended. Even the clichés used here are not offensive. It is a cultured genre spectacle, somewhat more accommodating to a female audience. Overall impression: 75%.
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I can’t shake the feeling that Americans shot the best epic period pieces around the 1980’s and 1990’s. Restoration is exactly that kind of movie. The premise is clear-cut and it has an amazing flow. The movie’s amazing to watch and the film-making quality aged well.
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