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Looking for stocking stuffer ideas? Movies make great stocking stuffers! If you have a period drama fan in your life, you'll want to give them the gift of Downton Abbey The Motion Picture.
Fans of the PBS drama series will be excited to know that Downton Abbey The Motion Picture is available now on Digital (Nov 26) and will be releasing on Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand Dec 17th 2019 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. It has some great bonus features, including deleted scenes and interviews with the cast.
Read on to learn more about the film and enter to win a copy of Downton Abbey!
DOWNTON ABBEY, the global sensation hailed as “a grand, cinematic experience” (Mike Reyes, Cinemablend) welcomes fans back for a spectacular homecoming on Digital November 26, 2019 and on Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on December 17, 2019 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Earning an “A” CinemaScore, the film, which is celebrated by critics as “a true love letter to the fans” (Catalina Combs, Black Girl Nerds), arrives just in time for the holiday season with a broad variety of bonus features, including exclusive conversations with the cast, deleted scenes and a series recap that whisks audiences away to a world of grandeur.
Based on Carnival Films’ Emmy® award-winning television series, the feature DOWNTON ABBEY sees the original cast return, alongside a host of newcomers. The incredible ensemble cast been applauded by critics as “funny and charming as ever” (Caroline Siede, The A.V. Club). The film chronicles the Crawley family one year after the conclusion of the series, as they prepare for the most important moment of their lives: an impending visit from the Royal Family. Join the glitz, glamour and spectacle as the special visit unleashes scandal, romance and intrigue on the fan-favorite family and its staff members. Lauded as “a delight” (Stephanie Zacharek, TIME), the film comes from the series screenwriter and producer Julian Fellowes, and producers Gareth Neame and Liz Trubridge.
The motion picture will also be available in a Deluxe Limited Edition, featuring the Blu-ray Disc, DVD, and Digital Code, presented in exclusive packaging along with a collectible photo book and recipe cards. Available only while supplies last, this special offering is the must-own gift for any Downton Abbey fan or to add to your own collection.
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Before watching the film, I binge watched all six seasons of Downton Abbey, and fell in love with the Crawley family drama all over again. It truly is a remarkable series with well-written characters, beautiful scenery and gorgeous costumes.
If you are not caught up on Downton Abbey, you can watch a series recap in the video below:
Giveaway:
One reader will win Downton Abbey on Blu-ray!
Fans of the PBS drama series will be excited to know that Downton Abbey The Motion Picture is available now on Digital (Nov 26) and will be releasing on Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand Dec 17th 2019 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. It has some great bonus features, including deleted scenes and interviews with the cast.
Read on to learn more about the film and enter to win a copy of Downton Abbey!
Based on Carnival Films’ Emmy® award-winning television series, the feature DOWNTON ABBEY sees the original cast return, alongside a host of newcomers. The incredible ensemble cast been applauded by critics as “funny and charming as ever” (Caroline Siede, The A.V. Club). The film chronicles the Crawley family one year after the conclusion of the series, as they prepare for the most important moment of their lives: an impending visit from the Royal Family. Join the glitz, glamour and spectacle as the special visit unleashes scandal, romance and intrigue on the fan-favorite family and its staff members. Lauded as “a delight” (Stephanie Zacharek, TIME), the film comes from the series screenwriter and producer Julian Fellowes, and producers Gareth Neame and Liz Trubridge.
The motion picture will also be available in a Deluxe Limited Edition, featuring the Blu-ray Disc, DVD, and Digital Code, presented in exclusive packaging along with a collectible photo book and recipe cards. Available only while supplies last, this special offering is the must-own gift for any Downton Abbey fan or to add to your own collection.
This post contains affiliate links, meaning I get a small commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links, at no cost to you.
BLU-RAYTM, DVD & DIGITAL BONUS FEATURES:
- Deleted Scenes
- Cast Conversations – Exclusive roundtable interviews with the cast.
- Upstairs Cast
- Downstairs Cast
- The Royal Visit – A look at how the royal visit proved to be an ambitious event both on and behind the camera.
- True to the Twenties – Fans of DOWNTON ABBEY are charmed by the sheer grandeur of the aristocracy in the early 20th century. Learn how DOWNTON ABBEY maintains a reputation of being true to the time period.
- Welcome to Downton Abbey – A behind-the-scenes look at the grandeur of Highclere Castle and how it serves as a cornerstone in the Downton Abbey franchise.
- The Brilliance of Julian Fellowes – Writer Julian Fellowes has created a story and beloved characters that resonate with people across the world. This piece celebrates Julian’s brilliant creativity and reveals his approach to bringing Downton Abbey to the big screen.
- Downton Abbey Series Recap* – Whether you’re new or just need a refresher, this series recap will catch you up on the story so far.
- Feature Commentary with Director Michael Engler
*Available only on Blu-ray™ and iTunes
Before watching the film, I binge watched all six seasons of Downton Abbey, and fell in love with the Crawley family drama all over again. It truly is a remarkable series with well-written characters, beautiful scenery and gorgeous costumes.
If you are not caught up on Downton Abbey, you can watch a series recap in the video below:
If you're new to the series, you can watch Downton Abbey The Motion Picture as a stand-alone film. But I would suggest you watch the series first, as you'll have a better feeling for all the characters and their histories.
The film is a bit different from the series: a bigger scale, different camera angles, and a constrained time frame. But it has most of the characters you love from the series as well as some new people.
While I loved the film, I felt that a few of the plot lines were a bit rushed as well as predictable. I don't want to give any spoilers if you haven't seen it. But the time constraint made it difficult to flesh out some of the relationships like I am used to in the series.
Molesley totally steals the show in the film. He had many funny moments, but watch for this one scene at dinner. It had everyone rolling with laughter in the theater!
I suggest you bring tissues, as there is one scene that may bring you to tears. I won't spill the beans, but it's pretty poignant and emotional.
Downton Abbey The Motion Picture is hopefully not the last we will see of Downton Abbey; the ending leaves you wanting more. I am hopeful that the success of the film will encourage the writers to continue with a sequel. {Pretty, Pretty, Please!}
Down Abbey The Motion Picture Quotes
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The film is a bit different from the series: a bigger scale, different camera angles, and a constrained time frame. But it has most of the characters you love from the series as well as some new people.
While I loved the film, I felt that a few of the plot lines were a bit rushed as well as predictable. I don't want to give any spoilers if you haven't seen it. But the time constraint made it difficult to flesh out some of the relationships like I am used to in the series.
Molesley totally steals the show in the film. He had many funny moments, but watch for this one scene at dinner. It had everyone rolling with laughter in the theater!
I suggest you bring tissues, as there is one scene that may bring you to tears. I won't spill the beans, but it's pretty poignant and emotional.
Downton Abbey The Motion Picture is hopefully not the last we will see of Downton Abbey; the ending leaves you wanting more. I am hopeful that the success of the film will encourage the writers to continue with a sequel. {Pretty, Pretty, Please!}
Down Abbey The Motion Picture Quotes
Violet: “What
simpletons men are.”
Lord Grantham: “Let’s
not argue.”
Violet: “I never argue. I explain.”
Violet: “I never argue. I explain.”
Isobel: “And you’re an
expert in the matter?”
Violet: “I am an expert in every matter.”
Violet: “I am an expert in every matter.”
Violet: “Royal
women are not meant to grin like Cheshire
cats.”
Violet: “Sarcasm
is the lowest form of wit.”
Violet: "I won't dislike it. I'll lick the stamps myself!"
Lady Mary Talbot: "The Day has dawned, and the weather proves conclusively that God is a monarchist."
Lord Grantham: "A shy royal? Is that an oxymoron?"
Richard Ellis (King's Royal Dresser): "A royal visit is like a
swan on a lake. Grace on the top, demented kicking below."
Violet: "Will you have enough cliches to get you through the visit?"
Isobel: "If not, I'll come to you."
Violet: “Machiavelli is frequently underrated. He had many qualities.”
Isobel: “So did Caligula — not all of them charming.”
Isobel: “So did Caligula — not all of them charming.”
Giveaway:
One reader will win Downton Abbey on Blu-ray!
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Favorite character is going to be hard to pick. My favorite throughout the whole would be between Matthew and Sybil. Can't wait to see the movie. Couldn't find anyone to go see it with me
ReplyDeleteViolet is my favorite character because of her witty comments.
ReplyDeleteI love her sense of traditional values .
My favorite is Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham. She is strong, intelligent, loving and always hilariously witty.
ReplyDeleteI don’t have a favorite character, never seen the show.
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