Uthe act of the downon Abbey saga, Started fifteen years ago with the series who left a mark in the context of period drama. But from the TV the Crowley family stood off, also landing in the cinema. Over the years, three films have been made: Downton Abbey (2019), Dowton Abbey II: a new era (2022) e Downton Abbey – The grand finalein theaters from today.
The third film represents the conclusion of an era, the handover from the domain of the family led by Robert Crowley And from the countess of Grantham to his daughter Lady Mary. Passage that takes place in a moment of economic crisis and scandal: Mary has in fact divorced the second husband, Henry Talbot. Which, in 1930 England, was not exactly on the agenda.
Downton Abbey – The grand finale: plot
A profound change is taking place in Downton Abbeya handover for the guidance of the most famous tv aristocratic residence, and in a moment of deep crisis. Count Robert Crowley (Hugh Bonneville) does not seem ready to yield the crown to his daughter Lady Mary (Michelle Dockerny), overwhelmed by a personal scandal: divorce from her second husband Henry.
The divorce puts the whole family in bad light. In addition to the scandal, the Crowley face a profound economic crisis caused by the 1929 crash and the brother of Cora, Harold Levinson (Paul Giamatti), who lands from America in England with his financial consultant. Gus Sambrook (Alessandro Nivola) will try to sober the entire family heritage. The only way to remedy the debts and trying to stay afloat is selling Grantham House in London. Robert has no intention of doing it, but Mary and his wife Cora (Elizabeth McGovern) will be able to convince him.
There are many changes in place both on the high floors and on the low floors of Dowton Abbey. Even between servitude there are new arrivals and some goodbyes. The butler Mr. Carson (Jim Carter) is preparing for retirement, passing the witness To Andy Parker (Michael Fox), while Daisy (Sophie McShera), Andy’s wife, takes on the role of chief cook, happening to Mrs. Patmore (Lesley Nicol).
The review of the film and the tribute to Maggie Smith
Will it really be the song of the Downon Abbey swan? First of all, it depends on how this last film chapter of the saga will be accepted. Will it be the beginning of a new era or the end of everything? The premises for a farewell are there, Especially for the stratuppalacrime ending, in which the actress Maggie Smith is paid homage to (who plays the role of Violet Crowley), passed away just a year ago. Not only that: she also remembers Mary’s first dead husband and her disappeared sister.
As for the movie in he will perhaps like to fans of Downton Abbey for the re -proposal of atmospheres and characters who have kept the bench on TV for 15 yearsbut it is an “old mold” product, sitting on itself, without shots forward. This Grand finale Signed by Julia Fellowes is not at all up to the brave protagonist, Lady Mary. While the character of Gus, introduced to add a little pepper and scandal to aristocratic life in the decline of the family, moves the axis of attention little.
Allen Leech and Michelle Dockery. (Focus features llc)
Downton Abbey – The grand finale: the cast
Lady Mary Crawley is played by Michelle Dockerny, while her parents by Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern. The historical butler Mr. Carson, ready for retirement, is Jim Carter, while his successor is Michael Fox, in the role of Andy.
Daisy, wife of Andy Daisy is played by Sophie McSherathe former Cook of Dowton Abbey’s cook is Mrs. Patmore (Lesley Nicol). To recite the part of the housekeeper Elsie instead is Hughes Phyllis Logan. Maggie Smith It appears in the end of the film, but the portrait of Violet Crowley It stands in one of the beautiful Dowton Abbey rooms.