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Howards End [1992] [DVD]

Anthony Hopkins , Vanessa Redgrave , James Ivory    Parental Guidance   DVD
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Anthony Hopkins, Vanessa Redgrave, Helena Bonham Carter, Emma Thompson, James Wilby
  • Directors: James Ivory
  • Format: Anamorphic, PAL, Dolby, Widescreen
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Odyssey Video
  • DVD Release Date: 24 Feb 2003
  • Run Time: 136 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004D02F
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 8,571 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Howards End is E M Forster's beautifully subtle story of the criss-crossing paths of the privileged and those they disdain--and of a remarkable pair of women who can see beyond class distinctions. Dramatic and tragic but also surprisingly funny, this James Ivory film focuses on a pair of unmarried sisters (Emma Thompson, who won an Oscar, and Helena Bonham Carter) who befriend a poor young clerk (Sam West) and, without meaning to, ruin his life. Meanwhile, Thompson also makes the acquaintance of a dying neighbour (Vanessa Redgrave), who leaves her a family home in her will--which her husband (Anthony Hopkins) destroys. But, ironically, he meets and falls in love with Thompson, even as their paths once more intersect with the increasingly miserable young clerk. Ruth Prawer Jhabvala's beautifully economical script also won an Oscar.--Marshall Fine

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars One of Merchant and Ivory�s Best 26 Oct 2002
By taking a rest HALL OF FAME
Format:DVD
Acting talent alone does not ensure a great film, but when you have a lineup like, "Howard's End", creating a bad film would be a chore. Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, Vanessa Redgrave, Helena Bonham Carter, and Joseph Bennett are just the start of a phenomenal cast that brings this EM Forrester story to the screen. When you then have the duo of Merchant and Ivory together with all the talent they attract to create these period pieces, the result is always special. Some of their films are better than others, but all are very worthwhile.

This film explores the results of reasonably small human actions that are greatly magnified, either through indifference or emotions that take control of common sense and a reasoned response to a given plight. The events and the consequences are exacerbated as the players come from 3 very different strata of London Society. And in this tale the three not only meet, they mix, and the results are dramatic at the very least, and tragic at their worst. The differing groups even join when Emma Thompson marries in to the highest level leaving her sister in the middle, while she, Helena Bonham Carter, insists on crashing every convention when she champions the cause of a poor couple whose plight she blames on her new in-laws. The relationship between the sisters that begins the film as warm and humorous, becomes strained, damaged, and nearly severed before the film's end.

This is one of the richer Merchant and Ivory productions as it is not confined to a few picturesque homes, but is expanded to include vast cityscapes full of period transportation people and their costumes. This is not my favorite film they have done, but is certainly excellent when compared to films in general and very good for this remarkable team of filmmakers.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I first read the book and became hooked on E. M. Forster and I am now hooked on the cast of Howard's End. It is sure another success with the Merchant Ivory team and the casting director Celetia Fox, A good choice Celestia. Every actor was just how I imagined the characters to be, it was wonderful, I now look forward to seeing them in other things. But this is one Film I never want to Finish I wish it to go on and on.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect movie 18 May 2002
Format:DVD
This is one of the great film's of the last 20 years. It is perfectly cast - although Vanessa Redgrave's Ruth Wilcox seems an odd choice at first. But, oh, what she does with it! However, it's Emma Thompson's film. She IS Margaret Schlegel! I have watched this film about 10 times, and I seem to enjoy it more and more - like a marvellous wine.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars Not impressed with this seller
I am really not impressed with this seller, it turned up and I opened the package, the box was broken and the disc did not work it kept freezing and skipping scenes
Published 4 days ago by jcox
4.0 out of 5 stars some of my favourite actors all in one film!
Had seen film before, just wanted it for my own home collection - excellent for a cold day, in front of the fire
Published 1 month ago by loo
5.0 out of 5 stars A True Classic Of Modern Cinema
A superb film which I recently watched again and found its still as powerful as the first srenning. Probably Merchant Ivory's best of all.
Published 2 months ago by Jim Bowes
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
Without knowing anything about the storyline, I purchased this DVD simply because it was produced by Merchant Ivory (my faves). I was not disappointed. Read more
Published 3 months ago by JoJumps
5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT
A great product at a great price with an excellent service make it a certainty that I will certainly buy here again
Published 5 months ago by merlin
5.0 out of 5 stars Felt So Real!!
I bought this recently and watched it last night and although i purchased it purely on ratings and the fact that Anthony Hopkins was in it rather than reading reviews as to what it... Read more
Published 12 months ago by mike1977
5.0 out of 5 stars Ivory strikes gold again
Merchant Ivory brings together a wonderful cast once again under James Ivory's direction to complete an excellent film of E.M. Read more
Published 18 months ago by RR Waller
5.0 out of 5 stars Howards End
A milesone film for Emma Thompson, and a quality period drama. Certainly one I am happy to have in my DVD film library, and one which I look forward to watching again soon. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Barrie Cronin
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally I found it
Great that it's possible to find everything on amazon.com. Have searched a long time for this movie. It arrived promptly and very well packed. Just perfect. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Neiska79
5.0 out of 5 stars 3 great actors in one film!!
Howards End is a must see. Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson and Vanessa Redgrave, ably supported by Helena B-C are first-rate. Read more
Published 22 months ago by MJDR
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