Restoration (1995)
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Reviews Counted:31
Fresh:21
Rotten:10
Average Rating:6.3/10
Runtime: 1 hr 57 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: This lavishly-mounted costume drama focuses on one of England's most fascinating periods: the restoration of the monarchy after 11 years of Puritan rule, which led to an explosion of culture and... [More]
Starring: Robert Downey, Sam Neill, David Thewlis, Polly Walker
Director: Michael Hoffman
Reviews for Restoration
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4/5 |
Gorgeous, witty romp that
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7/10 |
An interesting evocation of a decadent era marked by opulence, excess and abject poverty. But works equally well as a study of personal redemption amidst the turmoil.
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3/5 |
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3/5 |
Ryan's hilariously out of place, but this is otherwise an entertaining yarn.
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4/5 |
Since the robust 17th-century picaresque tale is not enjoying any current vogue, the success of "Restoration" can be considered a very pleasant surprise. Full Review |
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6/10 |
Despite its flaws, Restoration proves that Hollywood can at times treat history in satisfying manner. Full Review |
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3.5/4 |
Robert Downey, Jr. can do no wrong by me, and his expressiveness and irreverence are what make this film work. Seen through his eyes, the changing currents of the times are navigable only with large doses of dark humor and compassion. Full Review |
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2/5 |
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Phantasmagorical film about a late bloomer who takes a long time to find and follow a path with heart. Full Review |
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The film is overcome by the rumbling workings of a creaky plot as the story grows more serious. Full Review |
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2/4 |
The movie takes on a somber, fitful atmosphere of straining epic proportions. But it strays into an episodic bog that leaves it gasping for dramatic life. Full Review |
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Lively, lavish and grandly acted pageant. Full Review |
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Hoffman proves himself a master of complex scenery, crowd control and graceful direction. He succeeds in making a conspicuously lush and rich movie out of what was reportedly a less than kingly budget. Full Review |
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Two movies for the price of one. Full Review |
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