Gosford Park (2001)

Gosford Park, director Robert Altman's mesh of Upstairs, Downstairs and Agatha Christie sensibilities is a film that I always assumed would be good, but didn't place much of a priority on seeing. Well I finally saw it and don't know why I waited so long. I loved this film, it just really worked. The cast is large and great, the plot and structure may seem to ramble but is actually very finally and subtly crafted. The music is pretty, the sets beautiful, the whole aura of the proceedings comfortably old fashioned yet surprisingly fresh. It was just a great watch I can't praise it highly enough. Maybe this is a sign I need to buckle under and watch Downton Abbey. ****