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Just perfect...

Best movie ever!

This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

I don't understand why this film has such high ratings. It's ok but considering the ensemble cast it left a lot to be desired as far as the actual plot goes. I found it long winded and it had lots of unnecessary scenes and dialogue between characters that led to nothing and added nothing to the film plot. I was expecting a big reveal at the end but it was more a splutter. All in all if I had to describe this film in one word... disappointing!

not surprising from Robert Altman. and from the great cast. but far to be predictable for the wise science of portrait of different characters, for the atmosphere who represents almost a puzzle of subtle details, for the links between different interests, for the touching story, for the exploration of the flavor and roots and masks of a century. so many, refined stories impose the impression of the absence of one. because not the key incident is the most important but the small scenes who transforms the film in convincing chronicle of period. the dialogues, the dark emotions, the desires, secrets, the impact between the two classes, the competition who grow up scene by scene are steps of an impressive show about expectations and answers to challenges. it is fascinating to discover a living society in its struggles for survive, ignoring reality. an admirable work.the great mark of a fantastic director.

I cannot believe how I was captivated, rewinding seconds I've missed 1 hr before the murder was committed. Normally I would have fast forwarded or Googled the synopsis. There was no useless actor. I mean if Clive Owen and Ryan Phillippe are reduced to valets, you know this is composed of heavy hitters.The plot and hidden motives are so complicated. You need to watch this 2-3 times. Do not discount anyone and you may be lucky guessing whodunit before the detective arrived.Also after watching it so many times, I still am confused where everything is. And I think being aware of the floor plan can help you guess early.This is Downton Abbey meets Midsomer Murders. I have abandoned Agatha Christie type plots a while ago but I think i am making a comeback.

Gosford Park (2001): Dir: Robert Altman / Cast: Helen Mirren, Emily Watson, Kelly MacDonald, Maggie Smith, Stephen Fry: Gosford Park is seen as a playground for the rich. It is a murder mystery although the focus is on class. Plot centers upon a hunting party that arrives at the estate. They are observed through the eyes of their ever present servants. There is a murder and director Robert Altman makes everyone a suspect because everyone has a motive. This is remarkable craft by Altman who not only masters mystery elements but also an ensemble of characters that often appear together within the same frame. Altman's previous works include such classics as Nashville and M.A.S.H. Helen Mirren plays the strict head servant who keeps everything in order. Emily Watson is also a servant who gets caught up in an affair. Kelly MacDonald is the one servant who guides viewers through these events. She is portrayed as an innocent who tells of nothing outside of fact. Maggie Smith plays an elderly guest who belts out the funniest lines. Stephen Fry brings great comic relief as an inspector in that Sherlock Holmes tradition. Everyone delivers flawless performances as they interact within each scene and plotted social event. The story is set in 1932 and backed with exquisite art direction and a theme of wealth, class and placement render it one of Altman's greatest achievements. Score: 10 / 10