Discover the mystery. Picture the possibilities. Experience a new era.|Apr. 27, 2022|United Kingdom | United States|125 Min.|PG
Genre: 4K-2160p;Drama;History;Romance
Description: Downton Abbey: A New Era, released in 2022, continues the beloved series with a mix of familiar charm and new developments. While the film suggests a fresh chapter, it largely revisits the comforting elements fans adore: the rigid class dynamics, the picturesque setting, and the signature blend of wit and drama. Maggie Smith reprises her role as Violet Crawley, delivering sharp remarks that remain a highlight, even if they’ve lost some of their edge.
The plot picks up where the previous film left off, with Tom Branson marrying Lucy Smith. However, the Crawley family faces unexpected changes when Violet reveals she has inherited a French villa, and a film crew descends on Downton, bringing both chaos and financial gain. This collision between aristocracy and the entertainment industry nods to Julian Fellowes’ earlier work, Gosford Park, while drawing inspiration from the classic Singin’ in the Rain.
Thematically, the film explores privilege, tradition, and lineage, much like other works centered on elite groups. Though the tone is vastly different from darker films like Ari Aster’s Midsommar, both delve into the intricacies of human emotion and ritual. Overall, Downton Abbey: A New Era offers a nostalgic yet predictable journey for its dedicated audience.
Cast director: Simon Curtis
Cast actor: Hugh Bonneville, Maggie Smith, Jim Carter, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Imelda Staunton, Penelope Wilton, Robert James-Collier, Lesley Nicol, Allen Leech
Original name: Downton Abbey: A New Era