It’s September 20th, a day Downton Abbey groupies have looked for with great anticipation: the official release of the big screen Downton Abbey movie. Although the popular PBS television series ended a few years ago, the whole gang has returned.
The year is 1927 and big news: the King and Queen of England are coming for a visit.
Here’s a YouTube video of the official trailer. (Email readers, you know the drill – link to the Roses website to watch.)
My sister and I saw an advanced screening last week with a group of her friends. Must say, the movie far exceeded my high expectations!! Julian Fellowes (the creator and writer of the series) has devised a brilliant plot that engages every member of the cast (not an easy thing to do with 20+ characters) and draws the audience in right from the start.
While the drama of the movie includes Serious Goings On and touching scenes, funny bits like the repartee of one line zingers between Dame Maggie Smith and Penelope Wilton kept us in stitches.
Fans of the series will be thrilled (as our packed theater demonstrated with boisterous clapping at the end) but you don’t have to be an avid fan to enjoy this movie that is absolutely fabulous!
grace, peace & absolutely fabulous movies
Virginia : )
“We must always travel in hope.” Carson, Downton Abbey
Roses in the Rubble 
Interesting, I ll try to watch
It’s a grand film, hope you can see it! 👀🍿👀🍿👀
Love the Carson quote!
It’s a good one, Nora. Hope you can catch the movie! 👀🍿👀🍿👀
Great to hear it’s well made! Was a bit worried it would fall down the same hole several series-gone-films fell before… Going to watch it with my gf tomorrow 🙂
Now when I have seen it I got to say Maggie Smith aced it. Wow, she is a 10/10 ⭐️ actress.
Dame Maggie Smith truly “aced it!” So many one liner zingers delivered with such aplomb kept us in stitches!! She has been amazing in so many roles. 👀💐👀💐
Hope you had a chance to see Downton Abbey movie – I thought they did a great job transitioning to the big screen with an engaging plot & amazing cinematography! 🍿😎🍿
Lovely! I’m very excited to head to the cinemas and see this one!
Hope you’ve had a chance to see the Downton Abbey movie Steph. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing it again with my brother. 🍿👀🍿👀🍿
This weekend I’m finally getting to see the movie with my some friends and family! I’m excited! 😍
Hi Virginia! I went and saw Downton Abbey at last this weekend with my mother and a few girlfriends. It was superb! The fashion, the drama and Maggie Smith made for an excellent film!
Steph, so glad you enjoyed the Downton Abbey movie. I saw it again with my brother. Even though he’s only seen a few of the TV episodes he really enjoyed it, too. Maggie Smith & company definitely made it a wonderful film 🍿😎🍿
Lovely story, beautifully told.
Glad you enjoyed it, too! With such a big cast the plot cleverly engaged everyone into the thick of things … 🍿😎🍿
It’s a definite! Thanks!
Hope you’ve had a chance to see the Downton Abbey movie, Tim. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing it again with my brother – & he did, too! 👀🍿👀🍿👀🍿
I am a Downton Fan! thank you!
Hope you’ve had a chance to see the Downton Abbey movie, Michele. As a fan I think you’ll be pleased with the (creatively clever) jump to big screen. Blessings! 👀🍿👀🍿
I have not seen it yet, but sure look forward to it! Blessing to you too!
Hope you get a chance, Michele – it’s a grand movie! Blessings!!! 🍿🤗🍿
I absolutely loved it!
Glad you liked the movie – I saw it again & liked it even more the 2nd go round! 👀🍿👀