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A Room With A View [VHS] [1986]

VHS ~ Maggie Smith
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Maggie Smith, Helena Bonham Carter, Denholm Elliott, Julian Sands, Simon Callow
  • Directors: James Ivory
  • Format: Dolby, PAL, Surround Sound
  • Language English, Italian
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: 4 Front Video
  • VHS Release Date: 13 Sep 1999
  • Run Time: 112 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004R6B3
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,817 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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The prestigious film-making trio of producer Ismail Merchant, director James Ivory and screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala had made other critically acclaimed films before A Room with a View was released in 1985, but it was this popular film that made them art-house superstars. Splendidly adapted from the novel by E.M. Forster, it's a comedy of the heart, a passionate romance and a study of repression within the class system of manners and mores. It's that system of rigid behaviour that prevents young Lucy Honeychurch (Helena Bonham Carter) from accepting the loving advances of a free-spirited suitor (Julian Sands), who fears that she will follow through with her engagement to a priggish intellectual (Daniel Day-Lewis) whose capacity for passion is virtually non-existent. During and after a trip to Italy with her protective companion (Maggie Smith), Lucy gradually gets in touch with her true emotions. The fun of watching A Room with a View comes from seeing how Lucy's thoughts and feelings finally arrive at the same romantic conclusion. Through an abundance of humour both subtle and overt, the film rose to an unexpected level of popular appeal. The Merchant-Ivory team received eight Academy Award nominations for their efforts, and won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay, Art Direction and Costume Design. --Jeff Shannon


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Based on the novel by E.M. Forster and set in Florence and the English countryside, the film follows a young English couple who encounter passion in Italy and, defying the Victorian conventions of their elders, dare to be true to their feelings and each other.

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Hurray! A Digitally Remastered DVD Version At Last!, 17 Nov 2007
This review is from: A Room With A View (Special Edition) [DVD] [1985] (DVD)
Having played my VHS tape of this wonderful film until my VHS player broke, and having followed other customers' advice about the previous, poor DVD editions, I am so glad that I am now able to watch a flawless version of this classic - the picture and sound quality is as crystal clear as is possible for a film produced 22 years ago, making visible the precious details of this meticulous production: the lacey costumes and beautiful sets, the authentic interiors and coiffures, and even minute facial expressions that I had missed so far.
Among the extras are interviews with Simon Callow and Daniel Day-Lewis. The most interesting extra for me was a 1970 BBC tribute to E. M. Forster, featuring footage, photographs and quotations of himself and interviews with some of his friends, critics and contemporaries, including Frank Kermode, Christopher Ishwerwood and George Steiner.
Priceless!

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Is this film really over 20 years old? Once banned for nudity, it's an example of how literary adaptations should be done, 4 Nov 2007
This review is from: A Room With A View (Special Edition) [DVD] [1985] (DVD)
The happiest of all E M's novels, the story of Lucy and George's cross class love affair is beautifully captured by Merchant Ivory in this film. A fantastic cast - with outstanding turns by the likes of Judy Dench (before we'd decided she was a British thespian 'Grand Dame'), Simon Callow, Daniel Day Lewis (Cecil in prissy perfection), Denholm Elliot (scene stealing beautifully)and Maggie Smith - is led by the inspired casting of ingenue Bonham Carter, as she was at the time, and Julian Sands as Lucy and George. Added to the wonderful cast is a beautiful score and oscar winning art direction to create that sumptuous view. The kiss in the poppy field is one of cinemas most beautiful and romantic moments and a fantastic example of how music and cinematography can be combined to create real artistic beauty.

Is this film really over 20 years old? Once banned for nudity (on UK television, I remember it showing in C4's groundbreaking 'banned' movie season), it's an example of how literary adaptations should and can be done. This is a personal favourite, however a warning - those who are not fans of Miz Bonham Carter, of Forsters novel or of Merchant Ivory would be better off steering clear, you won't enjoy this film.
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67 of 75 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible, 17 Oct 2003
This review is from: A Room With A View [DVD] [1986] (DVD)
This DVD is rubbish!!! It is the only time a found my old video copy of a film to be 3 times better than the DVD. The DVD has a washed out colour that makes this super film listless and dull. Wait for a new release!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars throughout pleasing for eyes and ears
From beginning to end excellent direction with the right cast all-over, not least the elegant music accompaniment; E.M.Forster would have liked it all, I am sure.
Published 12 days ago by Mr. Hans Boonen

5.0 out of 5 stars A superb movie
This movie has always been a favourite. The production is sublime, beautiful and evocative of the novel. Read more
Published 3 months ago by SEC

1.0 out of 5 stars Not a good movie
I baought this movie because we were going to stay in the hotel in Florence where it was supposedly filmed. All I can say it was a very "clever" piece of camera work. Read more
Published 7 months ago by L. Matheson

5.0 out of 5 stars Room with a view - revisited
Ever since I saw this movie at its premiere in 1986 (or was it in '87?) I have enjoyed watching it on VHS, DVD, and now Bluray. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Hans J. S. Andersen

5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Period Piece
Sublime film. Top notch acting, with stunning scenery & an intelligently adapted script, resulting in a perfect period piece. The Best of the British film industry.
Published 9 months ago by P. James

5.0 out of 5 stars Sublime cossie drama
This is my favourite adaptation of a Forster novel and it has thankfully been re-released as a proper widescreen version which fills the full screen of my TV. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Julie Cutler

3.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully photographed but mind-numbingly tedious
The film begins well, and the whole of the Italian part is fascinating, and holds one's interest. But once the plot, such as it is, moves to England, things begin to go downhill... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Triestino

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute classic, wonderful cast...
I hadn't read the book when I saw this and now maybe won't read the book...you will watch this often I feel as it has a wonderful feel of its time and places. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mr. DAVID Geer

5.0 out of 5 stars My favourite film of all time
This film is so romantic and well acted. If you have not seen it is a must have if you like period drama's, I have watched it time and again and never bored.
Published 15 months ago by J. White

5.0 out of 5 stars My wonderful introduction to Florence!
I fell in love with Florence Italy when I first saw this movie, oh so long time ago - 15 years ago, they say? I watched this movie on TV channel and I found it very enchanting. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Helene

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