Gosford Park Movie
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Tea At Four. Dinner At Eight. Murder At Midnight.
Set in the 1930's the story takes place in an old fashioned English country house where a family has invited many of their friends up for a weekend shooting party. The story centers around the McCordle family, particularly the man of the house, William McCordle. Getting on in years William has become benefactor to many of his relatives and friends. As the weekend goes on and secrets are revealed, it seems everyone, above stairs and below, wants a piece of William and his money, but how far will they go to get it...?
| Geraldine Somerville | Louisa Stockbridge |
| Tom Hollander | Anthony Meredith |
| Michael Gambon | William McCordle |
| Kristin Scott Thomas | Sylvia McCordle |
| Camilla Rutherford | Isobel McCordle |
| Maggie Smith | Constance Trentham |
| Charles Dance | Raymond Stockbridge |
| Natasha Wightman | Lavinia Meredith |
| Jeremy Northam | Ivor Novello |
| Bob Balaban | Morris Weissman |
| James Wilby | Freddie Nesbitt |
| Claudie Blakley | Mabel Nesbitt |
| Laurence Fox | Rupert Standish |
| Trent Ford | Jeremy Blond |
| Ryan Phillippe | Henry Denton |
| Robert Altman |
7.20 out of 10 (24002 votes)
Visitor Reviews
Another masterpiece from the master of multiple layers.
posted on 20 Aug 2009With trademark meandering storytelling and attention to minute detail, Robert Altman presents us his latest oeuvre. We are in the English countryside, it is the year 1932, and guests are invited to join a hunting party. A very English pastime, at which the host is completely inept, half the guest are no better than him and the rest finds it either boring or distasteful. For the first two hours, thus, we are treated to the most intriguing social study, since we are given the gift of multiple characters of astonishing substance (considering that other directors cannot even develop their leads beyond the one-dimensional) and a double view from both the gentry upstairs, and (mostly, and more insightfully) the servants, downstairs. And just when we are content to enjoy no more than said social study, the simmering tensions quite unexpectedly do come to a head. It is then that we finally get the murder we remember from the trailer, at which point the film gains astonishing momentum. Not only do we learn how mid-20th Century rural Police work (or not), but all remaining story threads are resolved to perfection. This includes hints to stories that are just about to begin - which proves that the best kind of movie does not end with the credits, but continues in the minds of the audience. Stories are about people, you see.
Thrill ride that grabs you by the crotch and never lets go. EVER!
posted on 20 Aug 2009Take 2 hours of non-stop heart pounding action, and then add a sizable helping of T&A, and you get 2001's Gosford Park. Although the gore level was a bit high for my tastes, this movie was an unbelievable adrenaline rush from opening to closing credits. Maggie Smith! Oh my god, I'd like to shift her into gear. And I even read she does all of her own stunts in this movie. This is not for the feint of heart, but a must see for die hard action-splatter-fest fans.
OK, but could have been better!
posted on 14 Aug 2009I really wanted to see Gosford Park when it was in theaters, but waited because I was angry at comments Altman made about America around that time. Now I'm glad I saved my $7. Gosford Park is very disappointing, especially when you consider its fantastic cast. Characters are never introduced, they simply appear. Plot lines are never explained. And some of the accents, particularly Emily Watson's, are almost impossible to understand. I watch a lot of British movies and have never had any trouble deciphering accents, but Watson spoke as if her mouth were full of marbles! I only understood about half of what she said. The sets are beautiful, as are the clothes. So is Jeremy Northam, but he wasn't featured nearly often enough to save this movie. My advice? If you want to watch a movie about an English house party, watch Peter's Friends. It's far superior.
Great Film. Americans are incapable of listening
posted on 06 Aug 2009to dialogue that has any substance. And God forbid it's in a "foreign" language (English). Sit back, pay attention, and watch masterful actors at work. Altman has made another great film, and like all Altman films, one must pay attention to this one. "The Player" had much overlapping dialogue as well. But that one was in Amurican.
Robert Altman's Penultimate Film Is One Of His Very Best
posted on 06 Aug 2009"Gosford Park" works best is seen as wonderful homage to two very British genres: comedy of manners and old-fashioned whodunit. If anything, the film proves that director Altman is one of our best American directors. Those of us who admire the director have learned that there are no insignificant details in an Altman movie. I loved how the director takes us from room to room, and allow us to listen to very private conversations. I felt like a fly on the wall. Altman makes us part of his movie, and that makes me feel that he is an artist who cares about his audience. We do not watch from the distant; we are part of the drama. Altman also made me feel like God, overseeing poor humans from above. There are so many characters, so many subplots, that I kept going back to early scenes to see what the characters were talking about. But this is part of the fun of watching the film. I'm just amazed that Altman could keep track of so many things. It had to be a nightmare to edit the movie. The cast is wonderful. It is a delight from beginning to end.
Sumptuous feast for the eyes and ears!
posted on 04 Aug 2009Altman is truly one of the greatest directors in cinema period. No one is more capable of delivering such a cornucopia of incredible characters, each one distinct, particular and important, weaving them together to make a mosaic of human life in the midst of a terrific story. Make no mistake about it, nobody does this better than Altman (if you haven't seen Nashville, then you haven't truly experienced what he is capable of). Throughout the film the audience warmly embraced all these characters; laughing at their idiosyncrasies and the situations that befall them. The actors themselves were simply outstanding. Few actors of class and respectability would deny a chance to work with Altman, the maverick American director, and once again they have stepped up to the challenge and delivered some of the most impeccable performances in years.I cannot recommend a movie more highly than this one, it is an instant classic to be savored again and again. Do yourself a favor! 10/10
Another Altman Gem
posted on 27 Jul 2009I've been a long-time Robert Altman fan, and am very partial to his cinematic story-telling style. Even his less well-received efforts are usually personal favorites. But there are no disagreements between the movie critics, paying public, and me with "Gosford Park". It's almost unanimously considered one of 2001's best movies. (I've read that if Altman kept his mouth shut during Oscar-voting season, he'd own one now). Set in 1930s England, it transpires over a weekend-long hunting party at a baronial country estate. The action is split between the high-society guests, and their servants. In true Agatha Christie fashion, someone is murdered, but the murder is not the heart of the movie. It's the characters themselves, and how they interact and relate with one another, formally and informally, servant and master. This movie is Grade A in every respect. It's an especially good choice for a rental on a 'family night' and everyone's sick to death of romantic comedies and cheap actioners.
Behind the Party
posted on 25 Jul 2009I enjoyed this movie a great deal. As someone who has enjoyed both Carter's Grove in Colonial Williambsurg, VA and the Builtmore Estate in Ashville, NC it was very exciting to see such places in full operation. As a program manager I was fascinated by how the servants worked and accomplished their duties. The plot was not very interesting to me but the scenery and the view of how thing worked were fascinating.
pretentious, predictable and boring
posted on 21 Jul 2009Pretentious, predictable and boring, this is one of Altman's least interesting films. The excellent Richard E. Grant delivers, surprisingly, the best performance of a mostly tired all-star cast in this americanised idealisation of English upper class behaviour. Is this what great directors do at the end of their careers (see Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut)?
A whodonit a la Altman
posted on 17 Jul 2009Robert Altman proves with this film his ability to bring to the screen all the characters in the film, have them interact with one another and maintain our interest in all what's going on, at the same time. Not only does this film has a great script, but it includes virtuoso acting by his English cast. And what cast it is!The visual style of this film is awesome. We feel as though we're intruding on the guests assembled for a weekend in Gosford Park in the England of the 30s. The Altman technique of having characters talk at the same time works very well here. We're like eavesdroppers to all the conversations taking place in the different rooms. We can peek at how the upper classes behave in their natural habitat, as well as how the servants revolve around theirs.There is not a false note in this film. It involves us thoroughly, as is the case with other Altman pictures. We're afraid not to pay attention, thus missing a bit of dialogue. We are like eavesdroppers on the other side of the screen savoring the antics of the rich and famous.Maggie Smith is brilliant as the impoverish noblewoman that is going through bad times. Michael Gambon strikes the right note with his portrayal of the head of Gosford Park, as does Kristin Scott-Thomas, as his wife.It was very good to see Alan Bates as the butler. Helen Mirren is incredible as the head of the staff, always in the background, in her thankless job. What a pleasure to see Kelly McDonald, Clive Owens, Derek Jacobi, Eileen Atkins and Emily Watson. They are the devoted servants who keep this household going. All in all, this was one of the best films that came out at the end of 2001, a year that didn't seem to have many interesting films for adults and fans of intelligent moviemaking. Thank you, Mr. Altman!
Not Classy Enough For Me!
posted on 15 Jul 2009Director Robert Altman's `Gosford Park ` is being called by many critics as one of the best films of the year. But in my opinion, `Gosford Park' is melting in the park. And I do not know how long it took to make it, but I hope director altman never has that recipe again. Ok! Sorry Donna!
`Gosford Park' is an upstairs/downstairs tale set in a British countryside mansion. The film focuses on the social elite british snobbery upstairs and the unfulfilled gossipy servants downstairs. At the same time, there is a murder mystery involved in all this chaos. Director Altman did do a formidable job in serving us a well-paced direction. However, what I thought should have been maid better was the unsettling screenplay. As you might also be, I found myself a bit lost in `Gosford Park'. *** Average
Ran out of gas.
posted on 11 Jul 2009A wonderful start for what seemed to be a classic period piece. Lensing and lighting...and costuming were top notch. Looked to have some very interesting characters, but in the end, there were too many balls in the air and the set up started to unravel. The last act definitely lacked "oomph!"
Best since MASH
posted on 11 Jul 2009I did like Nashville, but other then that all of Altman's work since MASH smacks of an artist living on past glories, Pret a Porter had to be the low point, they say you have to bottom out before you realize what your problems are. Altman makes a stunning comeback in this whodunit set in an English country house in 1932. The excellent balance between the 'upstairs' haughty nobles and the 'downstairs' servants really made the plot move quickly. Also, this is one of the best casted films I can remember, especially Maggie Smith as the mother in law and Helen Mirren as one of the housekeepers. They were robbed of best supporting actress Oscars in my opinion (both were nominated)A highly recommended 10/10.
A Difficult, but Highly Rewarding Film.
posted on 01 Jul 2009First, Gosford Park is not a film for dim bulbs. It takes an active, attentive, inquisitive mind to grasp its value and achievements, and if you're someone who simply wants to be "amused" with films, then stay away. It's much too detailed and nuanced for you to appreciate its subtleties, and it will simply bore you.Yes, it's lengthy, but it also takes it time in order to place all of the pieces of the mystery together and make the proper connections between characters. And it can be difficult to understand the dialogue due to the heavy accents and Altman's chaotic, overlapping style, but the work pays off with an emotionally devastating, but satisfying, conclusion.
a great movie
posted on 25 Jun 2009As I was watching Gosford Park for the first time, I got the feeling that I was watching a great film. Upon second viewing, my suspicions were confirmed. Altman is a genius at weaving a large cast together, and he definitely delivers with this one. His methods tend to transcend genres to depict very serious social implications within his subject. In GP, he turns an Who-done-it flick into a comment on the class structure of England between the wars. It is an important film in Altman's canon, and deserves comparison to his very best pictures.
Not my cup of tea.
posted on 23 Jun 2009There are so many things wrong with this film I can't tell them all. Certain aspects of it were good, like the acting, the direction, and the look. But a film needs a little more substance than that. If you've ever played the board game Clue and wondered what it would look like on a Hollywood screen, this is a perfect match. It feels like Clue. The plot is what you can imagine Clue to be. Hell, I wonder if they didn't decide to make this film while playing Clue. Basically someone is throwing a hunting party and a whole pack of rich snobs gather in one house for a night or two, talk, gossip, and then there's a murder. One major thing wrong here is that there are so many characters that you cannot possibly keep up with names! Not only are you barraged with these people's names but you are given their social status and told their secrets. But what good is that if you can't remember who they are? On top of that, there were several actresses who had such a strong accent that I couldn't understand a word they said! I tried so hard, especially on one blonde actress, and I could not make sense of one damn word! One has to wonder why this film was even made. It's definitely not a mainstream movie. Besides being a murder mystery, it serves up a look at the view on society and social status in 1930s England. But that's all. All you'll see in this film are snobbish blue bloods talking scandals and money while their servants gossip while preparing meals, etc. What's the point? Throw a bunch of boring old people into a house with hired help and you have a movie? Whatever. The real mystery is why in the world this movie came to be. It's all about absolutely nothing. The characters sleep around, listen to the piano, and play cards. Exciting. One old lady in particular was so rude you just want to jump into the movie and slap her around. Really, avoid this unless you want a good look at the 1930s upper and lower class, that's the only thing this film is good for. If not, avoid this movie and save your money and time, this is a whole lot of hooey over baloney.
Not my kind of mystery
posted on 21 Jun 2009Based on its publicity, I expected Gosford Park to be a wonderful movie.
Unfortunately, that was only partly the case. Although the acting and technical aspects were very good, the movie was neither fun, funny nor inspirational. I did not enjoy the characters and the ending, although unexpected, fell flat.
Great performances, brilliant plot, amazing costumes, superb musical score, outstanding direction and finally a disappointing ending!
posted on 19 Jun 2009Spoilers: Having seen "Godsford Park" at midnight, I can honestly say it's been one of the most interesting movies I've ever seen. I wasn't really bored at all over the course of the movie; but I was quite disappointed when it ended because it doesn't tell us anything and take us anywhere; I can't believe some of the reviewers wrote that they liked the ending. Why do they like it? Is it because it makes you wonder what will happen next? The ending was quite incomplete, I thought this movie would last about 3 hours to give us a perfect ending, but I was actually surprised that it lasted only two and ended making fun of the viewers, that means us! The end makes you confused and doesn't keep us in suspense; nevertheless I loved the way Helen Mirren told the other maid the truth about her son, she gives an absolutely believable performance, she was magnificent in her supporting role, her academy award nomination was well deserved. Even though the end was somewhat disappointing I liked knowing that Mr. Williams's son was supposedly the murderer. It was very unexpected; this is the only thing I really liked about the ending. The whole cast is amazingly adequate; they all gave believable and challenging performances. Kristin Scott Thomas was great in portraying the leading character. She always shows us her talent. Even if her performance wasn't as remarkable as the one she gave in "The English Patient" I consider her very appropriate for the role. Ryan Phillips gives an interesting performance, it was much better than the one he gave in "Cruel Intentions", it was outstanding. The academy award nominee Emily Watson keeps amazing me as always as well as Maggie Smith who delivers a riveting performance as the old upper-class woman. I'm glad all these performances were recognized with an Actor award for best ensemble cast, since they really offer a tremendous reading and understanding of their characters. "Godsford Park" showed exquisite care in preparing the scenes of 1932 England and an accurate eye for the costumes, as well as outstanding performances from the actors. The story unfolds slowly, but masterfully, however it builds to one of the most inappropriate and disappointing endings ever. 7/10
Old-fashioned - and wonderful for it
posted on 13 Jun 2009I didn't think that they made films like this anymore, but I'm certainly glad they do because it is a sheer delight. In many ways, it is the quintessential British movie, combining the social satire of the old television series `Upstairs, Downstairs' with the conventions of an Agatha Christie murder mystery, the whole thing populated by a magnificent collection of British character actors. Yet it was directed by the American Robert Altman who has become the master of the ensemble movie, whether it be `The Player' or (less successfully) `Pret-A-Porter'.Gosford Park – actually Syon House in west London, near where I live – is the stately home of Sir William (Michael Gambon) and Lady Sylvia McCordle (Kristin Scott Thomas) who invite some relations and guests to a shooting party in 1932. Before too long, Sir William has been murdered and writer Julian Fellowes – who gives the cast some wonderful lines in a richly-textured script – ensures that there are plenty of suspects with a whole variety of theoretical motives. In fact, Sir William is such an unpleasant character that we don't really care that he's been killed and the rites and rituals of the British upper class are dissected with such fascination that we don't care that much who killed him either. But tradition decrees that we have a murderer and a motive and we are given at least one of each. There are so many fine performances from so many well-known (at least to a British audience) faces - Alan Bates, Jeremy Northam, Charles Dance, Clive Owen, Robert E Grant, Helen Mirren, Emily Watson, and many more – but it is the aged Maggie Smith as the Countess of Trentham who has some of the best lines and ultimately steals the show.
what the heck is the big deal
posted on 30 Aug 2009This was quite possibly the most boring movie i have seen in a long time. When i look at the films that were nominated for best picture(the watchable A Beautiful Mind, the Jaw Dropping Moulin Rouge, and my personal favorite Lord of the Rings; I have yet to see in the bedroom) i quite frankly expected the same caliber of film from Gosford Park. This movie does absolutely nothing for the first hour and a half. It is character development. For an hour and a half. I have never seen anything so slow or uninteresting. The key to any story is conflict. In this case, i feel conflict was given up in favor of amusing english banter. It is NOT an hilarious send up of British upper class. It is NOT a twisted murder mystery that keeps you guessing.It is an excuse for Robert Altman to get out of the house. Plain and simple. By the time anything closely resembling a conflict happens, I was so completely inundated by their dry english wit that i stopped caring. I don't think it was possible for me to care less about any of the characters on screen. When the plot starts to thicken around the dinner table as angers start to flare at the would be murder victim, i just stopped caring. I didn't care when he died. I didn't care when the inspector came. I didn't care when the maid started snooping. I didn't care when "shocking revelations" were made clear. Ultimately, i didn't care when i found out who the murderer was. I just didn't care. Oh God, i don't care. don't care. don't care. for the love of god, i can't stress to you the level of my "not caring." There were no, NO, impressive actors, Robert Altman is a ninny, the script was so bland i wouldn't eat it with tabasco sauce, the ending went like this: "okay we are bored, we need to end it now...um...you, you were the killer." The end.