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Recently voted ‘The greatest romantic film of all time’ in the Guardian/ Observer greatest films poll.
Noel Coward’s sensitive portrayal of what happens when two happily married strangers, played by Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard, meet and their acquaintance deepens into affection and love. It is the story of two people, thrown together by a chance meeting, helpless in the face of their emotions but redeemed by their moral courage.
The film also features Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No 2--a special request to director David Lean from Noel Coward. Over the years few films have equalled the compassion and realism of Brief Encounter and, it remains to this day, one of the best-loved British romances of all time.
The Blu-ray features the film digitally restored and a wealth of extras
• Documentary “A profile of Brief Encounter”
• Stills gallery
• Theatrical Trailer
• Brief Encounter restoration featurette
Noel Coward’s sensitive portrayal of what happens when two happily married strangers, played by Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard, meet and their acquaintance deepens into affection and love. It is the story of two people, thrown together by a chance meeting, helpless in the face of their emotions but redeemed by their moral courage.
The film also features Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No 2--a special request to director David Lean from Noel Coward. Over the years few films have equalled the compassion and realism of Brief Encounter and, it remains to this day, one of the best-loved British romances of all time.
The Blu-ray features the film digitally restored and a wealth of extras
• Documentary “A profile of Brief Encounter”
• Stills gallery
• Theatrical Trailer
• Brief Encounter restoration featurette
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Do not listen to the person who said this is less than great despite the claims of being image-conscious. I've seen 35mm prints that weren't as good as this Blu-Ray. It's been lovingly restored and looks absolutely fantastic in every way. The negative must have been in very good shape, despite what Mr. Image Conscious says. In fact, it's a shame Mr. Image Conscious can't be specific - point out the specific things that he thinks are less than great - that would be illuminating. As it is, if you love the film I can't imagine you wouldn't be thrilled with the Blu-Ray. There is no extant DVD version of this film that comes within a country mile of this transfer - I'd advise a trip to the optometrist for anyone who tells you otherwise.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Pointless to review this classic film for its story, performances, and direction which are all superb. What one can certainly marvel at is the sensational quality of the restored print. On Blu Ray Brief Encounter emerges with such clarity of detail such beautiful gradations of the black and white spectrum, that one simply marvels at the transformation. The soundtrack is also refurbished and this adds greatly to ones enjoyment of the performances.Anyone who loves this film and would like to see it in all its splendour would do well to make the transition to Blu Ray, which seems fast becoming the industry standard.
I loved watching this favourite again and in Blu Ray it has found a worthy home for the future.
I loved watching this favourite again and in Blu Ray it has found a worthy home for the future.
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CLASSIC BRITISH CINEMA AT IT'S BEST
This film is, for me, and a great many others, the best British film of all time, and certainly the best love story ever committed to celluloid. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Graham
"...I've Fallen In Love...I Didn't Know That Such Violent Things Could...
London in 1945 is a world of Watney's Brown Ale, Sunlight Soap and Capstan's Full Strength Cigarettes. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mark Barry, Reckless Records, London
Good value, unfortunately I received just the single disk movie
Received the movie today.
I rated it with 3 starts because I ordered the 2 disk movie (as mentioned in the description) but I received the movie with 1 disk. Read more
I rated it with 3 starts because I ordered the 2 disk movie (as mentioned in the description) but I received the movie with 1 disk. Read more
Published 15 months ago by A.T.C.
brief encounter
great film but poor blue ray transfer,if you already have this film it is not worth buying it on blue ray. Read more
Published 20 months ago by S. GRUNDY
When you feel like British, no other film will do as well.
The basic story is of a brief encounter between two people (Trevor Howard and Celia Johnson) at a train station. Read more
Published on 22 May 2010 by bernie
All time classic on the latest technology!
Finally on blu-ray, this is the story of an almost affair.
From an era of impeccable manners, British reserve and steam trains comes a small cast of huge impact. Read more
From an era of impeccable manners, British reserve and steam trains comes a small cast of huge impact. Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2010 by Jason Jesson
Good but not great digital restoration of classic romance.
Brief Encounter [Blu-ray] [1945]
The Blu Ray version is a complete digital restoration by the BFI. Read more
The Blu Ray version is a complete digital restoration by the BFI. Read more
Published on 2 Sep 2009 by pointone
A beautiful classic
A classic film, beautifully restored onto Blu-ray. A must for all romantics or fans of David Lean.
Published on 21 Jun 2009 by Cookie,S
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