Downton Abbey #3 - The Grand Finale

[pleasureseeker]

Found it mildly enjoyable. Looks like J. Fellows stole from himself as the theme of divorced women is prevalent in both the movie and the last season of Gilded Age. Downton was such a rich series and all three movies felt so empty by comparison although this last one is by far the better one of the lot. Just my 2 cents.

[d.anders]

On 10/23/2025 at 11:50 AM, BSR said:

I’m tempted to see this because I’m feeling pangs for a dose of British aristocracy, but I haven’t seen the series.  Does the movie make sense stand-alone?  Or do you really need to see the series first to enjoy it?

The movie makes some sense as a stand-alone, but it's a movie made for the fans of the series. If you haven't seen the series, the flashbacks won't make any sense.

Like others, I have watched the series many times. It's a wonderful thing to binge on during a cold night and with a mug of hot chocolate at the ready.

[+ MikeThomas]

Great movie.  It could have done with a little less Mr. Mosley, but I quibble.  Noel Coward was great.  Loved the Royal Ascot scene.  I was there last summer! 

[jackcali]

On 10/23/2025 at 11:50 AM, BSR said:

I’m tempted to see this because I’m feeling pangs for a dose of British aristocracy, but I haven’t seen the series.  Does the movie make sense stand-alone?  Or do you really need to see the series first to enjoy it?

DO NOT see this movie if you haven't seen the series.  I thought it was pretty weak sauce.  Most of the joy of it is once more seeing old friends from a beloved series, even if they don't have much to say or do.  There's not much of a plot and no real tension.  You'd be much wiser to use the two hours to watch the first two episodes of the TV show.  I wish I'd done that, and I've seen the series a few times.