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Synopsis

Evelyn Waugh's heartbreaking romantic epic tells an evocative story of forbidden love and the loss of innocence in the pre-WWII era. Charles Ryder (Matthew Goode) becomes entranced with the noble Marchmain family, first through the charming and provocative Sebastian Flyte (Ben Whishaw), and then his sophisticated sister, Julia (Hayley Atwell). The rise and fall of Charles' infatuations reflect the decline of a decadent era in England between the wars. Co-starring Michael Gambon, Greta Scacchi and Emma Thompson as Lady Marchmain. Directed by Julian Jarrold (Becoming Jane).

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Film Information

• Genre: Drama
• Director: Julian Jarrold
• Written By: Jeremy Brock, Andrew Davies, Evelyn Waugh (novel)
• Starring: Matthew Goode, Ben Whishaw, Hayley Atwell, Emma Thompson, and Michael Gambon
• Running Time: 135 minutes, approx.
• MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some sexual content
• Language: English
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Reviews

"It's rare to find a work that explores issues of faith without veering into religious fundamentalism or militant atheism, which is reason enough to revisit Brideshead one more time."

   - Sam Adams, The Onion (A.V. Club)

"It shifts the focus from Charles and Sebastian's youthful idyll to the stronger, more provocative relationship between Charles and Julia, wherein lies Waugh's concerns with materialism and velvet-gloved dual grip of family and religion."

   - Ken Fox, TV Guide

"It's a great piece of work in a movie that, whatever its failings, deserves to be seen even if you swear undying allegiance to the BBC mini-series."

   - Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor

"You could wish for more, but for that there's still the epic-length miniseries. If you want just two hours of mournful, lovely melodrama of manners, this is a fine choice."

   - Shawn Levy, Portland Oregonian

"Offers lush and compelling drama drawn from Evelyn Waugh's beloved novel. Purists may blanch at the screenplay's changes to the source material's narrative fine points, but its spirit survives intact."

   - Dennis Harvey, Variety

Showtimes

• Wednesday, September 3rd
  6:00 pm, 8:45 pm
• Thursday, September 4th
  6:00 pm, 8:45 pm
• Friday, September 5th
  3:45 pm, 6:30 pm, 9:15 pm
• Saturday, September 6th
  1:00 pm, 3:45 pm, 6:30 pm
• Sunday, September 7th
  1:00 pm, 3:45 pm, 6:30 pm
• Monday, September 8th
  3:45 pm, 6:30 pm
• Tuesday, September 9th
  3:45 pm, 6:30 pm
• Wednesday, September 10th
  3:45 pm, 6:30 pm
• Thursday, September 11th
  6:30 pm
• Friday, September 12th
  3:45 pm, 6:30 pm
• Saturday, September 13th
  1:30 pm, 6:45 pm
• Sunday, September 14th
  2:00 pm, 4:45 pm
• Monday, September 15th
  3:45 pm, 6:30 pm
• Tuesday, September 16th
  4:30 pm