Anthony Hopkins gives an understated and quietly heart-breaking performance as Stevens, a man who has given his life to service at the cost of allowing himself to feel basic human emotion. The acting talent in The Remains of the Day is stellar. If you prefer films that are happier or at least have a satisfying conclusion then you probably will not like it. If you can enjoy tragedy then you may appreciate Remains of the Day. This is a film about regret mistakes made and realized too late. I should probably say up front that this is by no means a happy film. And as he does, it becomes clear that he may have missed out on a chance at happiness in his pursuit of excellence. As he travels to meet her he looks back over his time at Darlington. Benn) who was once Housekeeper at Darlington. Under the suggestion of his new employer, he decides to take a holiday and visit an old friend. Stevens has been Butler at Darlington Hall for many years. In all, a subtle film with a great cast and an unusual story. The Remains of the Day is a historical drama based on the award-winning novel by Kazuo Ishiguro a staid masterpiece full of quiet regret.
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