Now the last installment of the "Downton Abbey" franchise was scheduled to be released last weekend over a year ago. Who know that this would be the most perfect timing in movie release history? At the end of a week where America desperately needed a breath of fresh air, "Downton Abbey - The Grand Finale" provided us all with a release. Hope. A respite from the nasty world around us.
I'm a big Downton fan from the seasons on television and the first two films that it spawned. I was not looking forward to the final film, but seeing it now, I can tell you that it is the most perfect conclusion to this tale featuring a potpourri of fabulously drawn characters. Even without the late Maggie Smith whose character died at the end of the second movie, there is plenty of juice in the tent.
All of Downton comes from the luminous writer Julian Fellowes who wrote every single word of the TV series and the film. His storytelling was always exquisite. And, in this conclusion, he was mindful to give every single character a moment in the spotlight. No stone was left unturned. Nobody was given short shrift. These people are all old friends. We will never see the likes of them again. But the wonderful memories will be held in our minds forever.
The final five minutes of the film capture every emotion you are feeling at the time. I began to cry.
Yep, those tears of mine meant the film was that good.
Bravo, one and all. And thank you for saving the psyche of so many Americans.
LEN'S RATING: Four stars.
Dinner last night: Sandwich.
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