Downton Abbey 4K 2019

I had the impression that I wouldn't lose anything if I waited for the quality and watched the movie on the couch under a blanket. But then I realized that I would regret it if I missed the opportunity to see my favorite characters on the big screen.

I've rewatched the series several times. The first three seasons I can't even count. And this movie was made for me and people like me. Those who haven't seen the series won't understand or appreciate anything in it. The director does not set out to acquaint you with the characters and the situation in general. You have to know the residents of Abbey and love them for you to like the movie. That's the only way.

For me, however, it was two hours of euphoria. Granny Crowley and Isabelle were responsible for the humor in the film, finally giving earrings to all the characters who didn't get their happily ever after in the series. Poor Moseley got himself into the most ridiculous situations with clever looks, Mr. Carson always knew how much scrubbed silver would be needed for dinner, and the cunning Mr. Bates had a plan at the ready to get rid of the interference and make the Downton servants look in the most favorable light.

The masters of the manor also hold the high ground. Mary takes all the trouble of preparing for the visit of the highest order, the newly minted Marquess Edith as always finds something to suffer even at a grand ball, Tom looks organically not only in the circle of his family, but even among the princes of blood and kings. Grandmother plots yet another intrigue, and Isabel tries to restrain her bellicose ardor.

And it's all in the atmosphere of balls, receptions, outfits, fine hors d'oeuvres and everything 'Downton Abbey' has been known for for six seasons.

All in all, it really is more like a Christmas special than a feature film. But meeting up with old acquaintances is so great. I had two hours of real fun.