Howards End

From the novel by E.M Forster, "Howard's End" is a wonder. A stellar cast, including Anthony Hopkins, Vanessa Redgrave, and Helena Bonham Carter, give superb performances, and the supporting cast is excellent as well. The costumes, set, props, etc., are true... Full review

When I walked in to the movie theater, two ladies were sitting in front of me and said, "You will hate this movie." I of course filled with ego, told them to shut up and I will like this movie. The... Full review

I truly believe this is E.M. Forster's masterpiece. James Ivory did a truly masterful job as the director. Emma Thompson is fabulous in this film, and Helena Bohnam-Carter's "Ophelia-esque" character suits her perfectly. Can anyone play an "on the edge" woman... Full review

This movie is amusing, sad and ultimately good. I wish the ending were happier. Although happy isn't really a theme in this movie.... Full review

I watched this film a long time ago and recently revisited it. It is exellently played out by all the characters and the story is touching , exciting and brilliant. Emma Thompson and Anthony Hopkins have such on screen chemistry its... Full review

If it's raining, if it's late, if I'm tired of working, if I'm restless or if I'm in a quandary of sorts, "Howard's End". I put the film on and Emma Thompson - presumably with the help of her accomplices,... Full review

It is virtually impossible to imagine a finer film adaptation of a literary classic than the Merchant-Ivory production of E. M. Forster's "Howards End". A darker and more substantial novel than Forster's "A Room With a View" (charmingly filmed by... Full review

Here is another example of what the British are best at in film-making. Based on E.M. Forster's novel `Return to Howards End' this film is more or less a set piece in the strictest period-piece tradition, and thus in style... Full review

...and I must admit that on the first viewing, I didn't get it myself.I'm one of those relative rarities: a straight male that normally enjoys Merchant-Ivory productions. However, I disliked this movie on first viewing (several years ago). In retrospect,... Full review

For those who want to watch an intelligent, lovely-to-look-at motion picture, it doesn't get much better than this. The film tells the story of two sisters, of limited but respectable means, who collide with the world of the very rich... Full review

that is the beauty of Howards End .....Anthony Hopkins turns in one of his finest performances....Turan's understanding of the film transcends mere words....Howards End is comprised of an excellent story, a phenomenal cast, and the most beautiful of surroundings.....the Blu-ray imagery is crystalline and flawless..... ... Full Review

In fact, if I had any form of musical education, I believe I would have an even greater appreciation for Howards End....This isn't to say this film is an instant recommendation....Like I said earlier, the only new supplemental feature is James Ivory's 12-minute video appreciation of Ismail Merchant, recorded in 2009 special for Criterion's Blu-ray edition..... ... Full Review

This is often repeated four or five times for any given scene and has the disastrous effect of making the film seem very choppy and erratic -- and is very poorly edited to start with, jerking from scene to scene and place to place with no regard to transition. ... Full Review

The movies, which exist on video but are not readily available, are worth searching out.....before the penultimate scene, Apu is a mere witness to events, rather than a participant.....Praise for the Indian director, who died in 1992 shortly after receiving a lifetime achievement Oscar, has been effusive from both film makers and critics.....the uplifting power of motion pictures....a quiet, simple tale.... ... Full Review

A slim book with rich stories and striking pictures ---....But every film project produced its share of tension, fights, misunderstandings and heartburn.....who has starred in his memorable films, including Heat And Dust , was not very happy with her experience in Cotton Mary .....Ismail Merchant is an engaging and passionate storyteller.... ... Full Review

On top of the titles listed below I also watch the Criterion Blu-ray for Howards End and the Blu-ray for Warner Home Video's North By Northwest , both of which will be reviewed on Tuesday along with the Criterion Blu-ray... ... Full Article

With a 40-plus year run resulting in over 30 motion pictures, Merchant Ivory productions is best known for period pieces emphasizing award winning sets, cinematography and adapted screenplays. ... Full Article

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One of the new Criterion Blu-ray Disc titles coming later this year won't be chosen by the publisher. Instead, Criterion has joined forces with Amazon.com to create a promotion where our vote will determine the movie ultimately selected. ... Full Article

Our attention is instantly captured even before the film begins with an intriguing cast list comprising American, French and English actors of considerable talent.How can they all fit together? ... Full Article

The National Board of Review, founded in New York in 1909, began naming the year's best movies a few months after the first Oscar ceremony was held in Hollywood in 1929. ... Full Article