By Bob Bloom The following titles are being released on Tuesday, Dec. 17, unless otherwise noted: Downton Abbey (Blu-ray + DVD + digital) Details: 2019, Universal Studios Home Entertainment Rated: PG, some suggestive material, thematic elements, language The lowdown: Fans of the British TV series will be entertained by this big-screen sequel. Those who never watched the series, such as myself, may be in the dark about the characters, their relationships and previous plotlines from the show. That, however, doesn’t mean you can’t savor this movie, which centers on the Crawleys and their staff preparing for a visit from the King and Queen of England. Nothing is simple, so the announcement of the royal visit creates conflicts, scandal, intrigue and other dramatic situations that fans expect. The movie, written by series creator Julian Fellowes, features the original cast. Critics were pleased with the effort, giving the movie an 84 percent fresh rating at Rottentomatoes.com.
New to View: Dec. 17
New to View: Dec. 17
New to View: Dec. 17
By Bob Bloom The following titles are being released on Tuesday, Dec. 17, unless otherwise noted: Downton Abbey (Blu-ray + DVD + digital) Details: 2019, Universal Studios Home Entertainment Rated: PG, some suggestive material, thematic elements, language The lowdown: Fans of the British TV series will be entertained by this big-screen sequel. Those who never watched the series, such as myself, may be in the dark about the characters, their relationships and previous plotlines from the show. That, however, doesn’t mean you can’t savor this movie, which centers on the Crawleys and their staff preparing for a visit from the King and Queen of England. Nothing is simple, so the announcement of the royal visit creates conflicts, scandal, intrigue and other dramatic situations that fans expect. The movie, written by series creator Julian Fellowes, features the original cast. Critics were pleased with the effort, giving the movie an 84 percent fresh rating at Rottentomatoes.com.