Downton Abbey Stg.6 (Box 4 Dvd)

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Claudia

Beoordeeld in Mexico op 22 november 2016

Muy buena serie, lástima que ya era la última temporada. De no haber visto las temporadas anteriores en Netflix la hubiera comprado toda

Isabelle Weill

Downton Abbey, une série moderne à la gloire des idées modernes

Beoordeeld in Frankrijk op 8 oktober 2016

J'ai visionné une oeuvre anglaise qui montre une "maison" (tout le monde , maîtres et serviteurs, agissent, interagissent et s'entr'aident comme une sorte de "clan" dans le respect de chacun), un château voulant survivre à l'époque où toutes les grandes propriétés disparaissent. J'ai apprécié cette volonté de conserver un patrimoine, en améliorant la gestion des terres, en acceptant même d'en ouvrir les portes au public. J'ai apprécié de voir ces hommes et ces femmes être tous capables d'évoluer et de s'adapter. Mais ce que j'ai surtout apprécié, ce sont les destins des femmes, de toutes ces femmes, de 1911 à 1926. Dans les romans de Jane Austen (et dans la célèbre série télévisée de "Pride and Préjudice"à la BBC), les jeunes femmes ne peuvent faire qu'un beau mariage et même l'héroïne (très appréciée en Angleterre) aussi intelligente, aussi volontaire qu'est Elizabeth Bennet n'échappe pas aux règles sociales. Or toutes ces femmes, quel que soit leur milieu (upper class, gentry, femmes de chambre et filles de cuisine), réussissent toutes à changer leur vie, à être elles-mêmes et à trouver une voie nouvelle. Le seul reproche que je ferai est que c'est peut-être une vision par trop idyllique ; cela n'est certainement pas représentatif de la majorité des mentalités de l'époque mais après tout cela fait du bien de voir un monde meilleur surgir dans un endroit où l'on ne l'attendait pas et cela va, moi et aussi les jeunes femmes de ma famille, me réconcilier avec les destins des héroïnes littéraires et cinématographiques anglaises

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MyD -- The Viewpoint

A WAY OF LIFE IS FADING. -- A FAREWELL TO AN ERA, & GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE OF GREAT HOUSES

Beoordeeld in de Verenigde Staten op 7 december 2015

FULL REVIEW --- HOW DID THEY HANDLE CHALLENGE OF WRAPPING AN ICONIC SERIES? --- PLUS, A OVERVIEW OF THE EXTRAS --- (SDH SUBTITLES)

***HOW DOES DISC VERSION DIFFER FROM PBS BROADCAST? -- EXACT SCRIPT COMPARISON FROM SIDE BY SIDE VIEWING LISTED IN THE COMMENTS SECTION AFTER REVIEW

***NO SPOILERS***

The last time we hear that sweeping intro music on new episodes. The last walk up the grass to Downton with that beautiful blonde Labrador dog in the opening credits. It's so happy to see a new season and so sad to see it end. It's a notoriously difficult challenge to end an iconic series in a way that pleases the most ardent fans. So many loose ends to be tied. So many ways to either triumph, or go astray, while tying loose ends in the few episodes remaining. I am sure many of us have experienced an awkward final season to a favorite show before. So I have to say I am impressed with how they navigated those difficult waters and gave us something wonderful here. I think this season shouldn't be judged by other seasons alone, but also favorably by that same challenge of concluding something we all love so dearly, yet by definition, hate to see end. It is fitting in this case they used a clever device to say goodbye, not just to the series, but to the entire era. More on that device later. I will also give some honest thoughts below on how I thought they handled this tremendous challenge of concluding an icon.

SEASON 6 SYNOPSIS (no spoilers): This final season uses an interesting device to morph that period in history with what we know will eventually happen to these great houses and the people that inhabited them, both upstairs and downstairs. I am referring to these great houses opening to the public to generate revenue as a life line. As a small part of the total story, there is a charity open-house held at Downton Abbey on behalf of the local hospital. Downton Abbey and Highclere Castle hint at becoming one as we see people flow through and peek into the inhabitants' lives and history. The public (though of their time period of course) actually go through and interact with the family. It is some of the funnier and more poignant moments of season 6. The season as a whole is a farewell, not just to the show, but to that way of life. We see the new world of things like auto racing and career options coming into bloom. Conversely, less prepared estates near Downton are being sold off, piece by piece. We see the affects of these estate failures on both the aristocrats that held them and the servants or tenants that worked there. At Downton also, the staff delves further into their new career options while others, who are not adapting well to changing times, begin to worry about a world that has no place for them. Upstairs, both Lady Edith and Lady Mary take control of their lives and assert their place managing their own professional endeavors. They both entertain new loves and marriage possibilities. But Lady Edith still has to come to terms with the secret of her child Marigold. One of Lady Mary's new suitors is a gentleman race car driver (darkly ironic given the past). We are introduced to an interesting historical character Neville Chamberlain who is Minister of Health at the time. Violet throws a rather ironic line to him after a dinner party argument. But, I will leave that for the viewer to pick out and consider the foreshadowing of Chamberlain's future. Perhaps an ironic nod to future events. There is also lots of relationship anecdote provided by Carson and Hughes that is quite funny.

OTHER THOUGHTS: I thought it was very fitting the way they used this season as a farewell or transition from that world, and not just a farewell to a series. It meshed well. The open house used as a device was brilliant! There are moments where the season has to cover open plot lines and check the boxes we all want resolved (perhaps more in the middle episodes). It's a sentimental season to be sure. Those who really desire to see where each subplot was going will be gratified, if we are patient for the ties. Those averse to a bit of ceremony might be cognizant of it at rare times. The show does have to take time here and there to check the boxes as necessary to wrap things up. However, just when you think they might follow too many strings, a little curve or conflict is thrown in to keep the season fresh. I admit, there are directions for one or two characters that had me concerned for a bit. For those confused over the mention of "The Holiday Special" from the UK, this is included on this release as the final episode as with previous seasons. The US does not delay the final episode to air over the holidays as they do in the UK, partly because the holidays are already over by the time the show begins airing here in the US.

SOMETHING TO CONSIDER BEFORE BUYING: I confess I already bought the blu ray. But for those about to make a purchase consider this: You can bet they will make a complete box set at some point that should be pretty enticing. We just don't know how long they will make us wait. Let's hope it's soon. Let's hope it's spectacular. Let's hope it's not too expensive! If they do a Collector's Complete Downton Abbey ***with new extras!.*** I confess I would pony up again in a heartbeat.

SPECIAL FEATURES: most are a few minutes to 15 minutes long.

-----CARS OF DOWNTON ABBEY - This is mainly about the race cars shown at the track. I thought it was pretty interesting and it also serves as a sort of "making of" for that scene. The cars are so rare and expensive that their true owners had to drive them. Nice chance to mix with the cast!
-----FAREWELL TO HIGHCLERE - Actors' and producers' impressions of filming at the site. A little about Highclere itself. This is not a repeat of "Secrets of Highclere Castle" and has a slightly different angle. Far less in-depth though. Very brief.
-----CHANGING TIMES - An explanation of how that era was ending. A look back on the scene of the aristocrat selling his property. What these changes meant to everyone. The future of great houses surviving as tourist attractions.
-----VISIT BRITAIN - This is just a little over a minute long commercial montage of interesting things to see in Britain with no dialog other than a graphic inviting us to come visit.

NOT INCLUDED ON THIS U.S. RELEASE -
-----MORE MANNERS OF DOWNTON ABBEY - As with the first Manners Of Downton Abbey, this extra was not carted over from the UK release just like the one for season 5. It is also one hour like the first "Manners" and is divided similarly. It was a great program, but not quite as detailed or gripping as the first one. I don't mention that as criticism, just mentioning as a comparison that it isn't AS compelling as the first installment.

PLEASE SEE COMMENTS SECTION FOR COMPARISON OF DISCS TO WHAT WAS AIRED ON PBS (too long to include here)
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Anton

Indiscribivilmente meraviglioso

Beoordeeld in Italië op 6 maart 2016

Un inizio in sordina nelle prime puntate di questa serie, sembravano blande senza mordente, poi via via il crescendo dell'attenzione per le vicende che si susseguivano e che provocavano in noi spettatori un livello di attenzione e apprensione sempre maggiore, fino all'apoteosi finale degli ultimi episodi dove storie e interpreti hanno dato il meglio di loro stessi, una su tutti Maggie Smith (scenicamente scomparsa per un brevissimo periodo ma che faceva sentire la sua mancanza), anche gli altri attori si sono superati dimostrandosi perfettamente integrati nei personaggi interpretati, infatti negli ultimi episodi, forse perché consapevoli della fine della serie, hanno recitato con una naturalezza incredibile e questo li ha resi "autentici", il finale è "col botto" FANTASTICO ed allo stesso tempo amaro in quanto ci si rende conto che la serie è finita e a noi non resterà altro che rivedere questo "capolavoro" di recitazione che ci ha permesso di viaggiare nel tempo, rendendoci partecipi di uno stile, ambienti e uno spaccato di vita che sono stati "il ponte del cambiamento" tra le vecchie concezioni di vita sociale, economico, culturale e lo sviluppo di metodologie economico commerciali che hanno stravolto la società, il pensiero, la famiglia, migliorando sicuramente le nostre condizioni di vita, rendendo accessibile a molti cure mediche, tutela sociale etc. etc., ma che sta avendo come rovescio della medaglia una FORTE crisi di valori e di punti di riferimento, come ad esempio la FAMIGLIA, grazie a questa fantastica serie possiamo fare una comparazione, pertanto giudico Downton Abbey una pietra miliare della cinematografia.

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