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Julian Fellowes' hit drama Downton Abbey returns with all the regular cast including Dame Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Brendan Coyle, Joanne Froggatt and Dan Stevens. Returning to Downton Abbey in 1916, we see the effects of The First World War on the lives of the Crawley family and the servants who work for them. The new series sees the return of all the much loved characters whose intertwined lives are rendered more complicated by wartime and its impact on the great house itself. And when the storms of war have finally cleared, will the way of life known by all the inhabitants of Downton have changed forever?
Bonus Features:
- Episode One Commentary
- Deleted Scenes
- House to Hospital
- Fashion and Uniforms
- Romance in a Time of Warfare
Bonus Features:
- Episode One Commentary
- Deleted Scenes
- House to Hospital
- Fashion and Uniforms
- Romance in a Time of Warfare
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TIMES OF ADVERSITY,
By Mr. D. L. Rees "LEE DAVID" (DORSET) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Downton Abbey - Series 2 [DVD] (DVD)
Critics have plunged in the knives and given a good twist, Downton Abbey's plight during the Great War and Spanish Fever provoking sneers.Admittedly some plot contrivances did not really convince and Mrs. Bates exuded so much venom she seemed to have strayed in from "The Wizard of Oz". Much drama of quality, though, remained as tragedy struck both upstairs and down, all concerned having forever to improvise. Conditions depicted were the result of extensive research. It is easy to mock Lady Sybil's wish to play her part, which meant first learning how to fill a kettle. That is how things were - so many of the pampered classes at a loss how to do even the most basic things for themselves. The romances rather left me cold, except for Bates and Anna (Joanne Froggatt excellent). Unexpectedly the most moving moments were not the big set pieces but almost incidental: Thomas (of all people) weeping after a sudden death; his crony sourface O'Brien surprisingly sympathetic towards the shellshocked replacement valet Lang. Maggie Smith's Dowager, as ever, reigned supreme. When Matthew was reported missing, she observed, "The next heir will probably be a chimney sweep from Solihull." Magnificently she championed the cause of badly injured footman William - casting aside pompous officialdom, cutting down to size that odious vicar. In every way a performance to treasure. Others, less showy, also impressed - not least Phyllis Logan as the housekeeper. The television showing suffered from clutter. DVD spares viewers the adverts, promotions of forthcoming shows (one segment insensitively timed about five minutes from the climax of each episode), the pre-credit spoilers. Interesting bonuses include deleted scenes (several worth a look), features on costumes, romances, the challenge of converting the Abbey into a convalescent home. Despite disappointments, there is much to admire - full worth perhaps more greatly to be appreciated when a little time has passed.
107 of 129 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Downton Abbey - Series 2 [DVD] (DVD)
There was life before Downton, but it did not amount to much.(To those who say series two is not as good:- The Edwardian aristocratic pampered life disappeared with the Great War. The world changed, attitudes altered radically, lifestyles were never the same again. To be disappointed because the series reflected these changes is somewhat unfair. The old life was gone with wind!) The new series was eagerly anticipated all over the world. From the opening seconds it was clear that we were back with the same high production values. Downton Abbey is already knee-deep in awards, so what does it matter what I think? My opinion would be like adding a teaspoonful of water to the Atlantic. Still, here is that teaspoon in the ocean of praise. Brilliant characters, casting, acting, directing.....need I go on? However, I would advise anyone who did not see series one that it is necessary to catch up with it in order to appreciate the second series fully. Besides, you are missing a great treat!
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4.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Downton Abbey - Series 2 [DVD] (DVD)
Downton Abbey - Series 2 [DVD]There is no question whatsoever of the quality of this production and the resulting DVDs, What was a great disappointment is that the final chapter (Christmas 1919) was not included in this set. In order to get it I had to order the entire set from Amazon US. There was no explanation of why this was left out.
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