Gosford Park

USA Films | Release Date: December 26, 2001

7.3	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 166 Ratings

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AndrewM.Aug 12, 2002

This was a film, not a movie. I'll grant it that. But I resent the notion, propogated by "Ariana," that one is a typical American moviegoer if one does not love this film. While Gosford Park was artistically well done, and the This was a film, not a movie. I'll grant it that. But I resent the notion, propogated by "Ariana," that one is a typical American moviegoer if one does not love this film. While Gosford Park was artistically well done, and the screenplay was good, it just didn't flow very well. The plot was all over the place, and the fantastic acting talent was wasted, in my opinion. With thousands of intricate personal tragedies and scandals to keep track of, and the only underlying theme being social injustice, this film did not live up to what it promised: a murder mystery. I didn't expect Clue, mind you, but I did expect some trace of the intended genre. And this was not delivered one bit. The acting was good, the ambiance was fantastic, but the plot left a lot to be desired.… Expand

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SpangleNov 25, 2014

Overall, Gosford Park is an alright film. The technical aspects are all a success, such as the cinematography and costume design. Both are beautiful and perfect for a period drama of this kind. In addition, the acting is pitch perfect and itOverall, Gosford Park is an alright film. The technical aspects are all a success, such as the cinematography and costume design. Both are beautiful and perfect for a period drama of this kind. In addition, the acting is pitch perfect and it is always a great thing to see such a large cast and have everyone do so well in their individual roles. The second half is also brilliant. The societal inequity theme is in full view here and really bolsters the murder mystery element of the film. It is also very nice to see all of the details from the first half of the film come into play and then be put into action. As everything starts to come together, this one reaches the heights I hoped it would. However, where this one falters is in the first half, which is exceedingly boring. Necessary, possibly, but entirely dull and dry. It fails to command your attention, even though you need to pay attention, which is always a tricky thing as a viewer. I am glad I stuck with it (not that there was much debate about giving up), but that first half really does a number on you at times. If the first half was either shorter or filled with something not dull as hell, this one would be rated higher by me. As it stands, this one is a brilliantly made film that could stand to be shorter.… Expand

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HotelCentralSep 8, 2019

The film ambles around for an hour and a quarter before we are presented with a murder, or anything remotely resembling a murder, or any hope of a murder, and that's about all the time I can spare even for a Robert Altman to do something thatThe film ambles around for an hour and a quarter before we are presented with a murder, or anything remotely resembling a murder, or any hope of a murder, and that's about all the time I can spare even for a Robert Altman to do something that I find entertaining.

It's fast cuts right from the beginning and a cast of thousands. Many of the cuts are mere seconds long and even with the subtitles turned on it can be difficult to separate from the crowds exactly who is doing the talking. This is compounded by the fact that the vast majority of the characters speak with the same voice, vicious and cruel and forever sniping at other people. The lighting is so subdued in some scenes that I did not immediately recognize Helen Mirren or Derek Jacobi. For most of the first hour I had no idea what was going on, or what was supposed to be going on, because it really did not appear that anything was going on.

Satire it may be but entertaining it is not. I eschewed the second hour. I suggest you avoid the whole thing.… Expand

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amheretojudgeMay 18, 2019

A happy-go-lucky holiday is ruined by a loud bang, is the concept, and so does how the film come off.

Gosford Park Altman would make a great crossword puzzle creator in one of the newspaper publishing team. So what if the themes areA happy-go-lucky holiday is ruined by a loud bang, is the concept, and so does how the film come off.

Gosford Park

Altman would make a great crossword puzzle creator in one of the newspaper publishing team. So what if the themes are iterated. That is where, the director, Robert Altman's skills come in use, with a stable juggling act, the objects keeps increasing and the tension, surprisingly, released. Also, What is it with these mysteries confined within a boundary? Is it because it challenges us offensively and subjugates us to be the Stephen Fry of this tale? Who knows? All I know is that I was enjoying the social rigmarole of dominating each other with one note of superiority or in some cases none.

Couldn't we just have enjoyed watching these highly poised and self-acclaimed important people fumble knowingly and hide their secret amateurishly. But no, the party had to be ruined. I was drunk on how quickly their loyalty and friendship changes, so stupid it seems and yet familiar it sounds. The compactness of the house filtered equally among these characters is the best puzzle spread across this long dinner table. And, of course, along with it, the traveling route of the gossip that is smooth and clean as those suits these pretentious gentlemen are wearing in this mansion.

The casting is a bit of a give away, next time, if you don't want your audience to know the final act, cast B listed celebrities. As far as humor is concerned, Stephen Fry obviously, comes with a banner to take things lightly for apparently, it is a policy among the smartest detective, that is, they have to come with a sarcastic lexicon. Personally, I found Maggie Smith to be the real clown of this circus; who'd have thought of that. Gosford Park is exactly like some park, each character is set in its corner sulking and no one, mind you, no one is there for the fresh air.… Expand

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DawdlingPoetNov 27, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This film is slow paced but it has a nice, cosy feel to it, thanks to the quite soft lighting featured. There are a wide variety of characters, including both aristocratic/upper class people and a variety of working staff.

We get a feel for most of the aristocratic characters views, their background etc. via conversations with others in quieter areas of the large, grand house its set in. As I say its slow paced, as while this is regarded as a part mystery film, it takes probably about an hour for that part of the plot to really come in to focus. I suppose if your not much interested in other such peoples affairs and viewpoints, then this film wouldn't be for you - it wasn't exactly a watch that kept me 'glued to my set'/screen as it were but it was a relatively easy watch and it kept me entertained for the most part regardless.

I quite liked the cinematography at times - the setting of the film is quite good and I liked glancing at the various paintings, the grand furniture present and the like. I'd hazard a guess that if your keen on shows like Downton Abbey, you'd likely enjoy this.

On another note, I thought it was interesting to see Clive Owen in a period film, rather than an action or thriller. He plays Robert Parks, for the record.

This film won't suit all but for what it is, its a pretty decent watch, just a little bit slow but its certainly not a bad film as such. Thats all I can think to say about it really.… Expand

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