The Remains of the Day(1993)- User Reviews

Anthony Hopkins plays a professional butler who is too involved in in work and fails to live life to the fullest. He quietly loved a head housekeeper, played my Emma Thompson. He gets a second chance to live. The story is a flashback to when they first …more»

While the movie does have some interesting moments, overall, I was dissapointed in the ending. Anthony Hopkins proves once again that he is a master at his craft and thouroughly dominates the film. However, his character never truly seems to grow and …more»

For a movie connoisseur...this is not to be missed! "Remains of the Day" takes you into the back rooms and lives of the servant class in a British lord's mansion just prior to WWII. This film is visually stunning and superbly cast, starring …more»

The film, The Remains of the Day is an unflawed and marvellous adaptation of the book, a book, in my opinion, that was almost impossible to adapt to film due to its complexity. The acting is astounding, a tribute to the British acting tradition and to …more»

I just watched this movie and found it to have a subtle message. Is it not comparing the butler to followers of nazi germany?
The butler says he has no opinion but is simply following his lord's duty, was it not also what the germans were doing, …more»

Howard Hawks definition of a good movie was, "Three good scenes and no bad ones." This movie has way more than three good scenes, but unfortunately it has a bad one. Anthony Hopkins, in what may be his greatest performance, plays a loyal butler …more»

This is a film that is as simple or complex as you want it to be. It's also, for what it's worth, my favourite movie. Top of the list.

Watch it for the delicious, charged, complicated love story between butler and housekeeper. Or watch for …more»

Anyone who said this film was rubbish has no idea what they are talking about because this film was absolutely fantastic! The acting was superb by Sir Anthony Hopkins, he didnt even have to say much it was just his body language and his facial expressions …more»

One of the most moving stories I have ever witnessed, a powerful character study and performance by Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson.more»

This movie is a classic. Don't watch it if you are looking for action or want to leave your brain at the door. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy action movies and every now and then I like to leave my brain at the door when watching a movie.

This …more»