Linkshoch
Wonderful Movie
UnowPriceless
hyped garbage
Sameer Callahan
It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.
Casey Duggan
It’s sentimental, ridiculously long and only occasionally funny
Kirpianuscus
Its beauty is special. because it is defined by acting and photography and locations and plot. faithful to the novel, it is a travel across the England of Charles II Stuart in admirable manner. nothing surprising. only few revelations. Sam Neil is one of more expressive. and Robert Downey - new confirmation of his art. a film about the transformation of a man. touching. but with deep roots. so, a little gem.
ucberkeley428002
Robert Downey, Jr. was terrific as always in Restoration.When I give reviews on films or when I tell family or friends about films, I like to go into detail of why I liked each character, the writing, the actors' performance, etc...With "Restoration", I can't do that here. Why? Because I would ramble and go on typing forever. This is, to put it simply, an outstanding film. Sure, there are aspects of the historical time that didn't jive, but this film was meant to entertain, not to give us a history lesson.It was masterful. The performances of the leading couple were breathtaking. Great directing and writing.The film is wonderfully done. Although when the trailer was first aired and I wanted to see it very badly, the first time I actually saw it was in the theater.
Susan LYNDON
This is a diamond of a movie -- a diamond with an inclusion, but a diamond nonetheless. As the shallow court doctor, Robert Downey Jr's performance makes one cry for the habits that have kept him away from so many productions. This medical rogue, because of fluky fame, is summoned to King Charles II's court to save a beloved dog. When the dog recovers without any explanation, Downey's doctor is the star of the moment but his moment passes quickly.Sam Neil is one of filmdom's most convincing Charles II -- the merry monarch. He can be superficial and deep, a coward and hero all at the same turn. David Thewliss is also convincing as a Quaker doctor who helps lead Downey's character away from the excess of the royal court.Now, here's the inclusion part. Meg Ryan plays a psychiatric patient that Downey's character seems to cure in a manner not recommended by most Colleges of Physicians. Ryan is not right for the part.All else -- costumes, cinematography, music are wonderful. A sweeping film about fate and redemption during one of England's most dynamic reigns, Restoration is worth getting as a DVD because it really does improve with more than one viewing.
mary_morris-1
I thought this movie was a wonderful story. Meg Ryan plays a woman who lives in a mental institution and her acting is great, very convincing. Robert Downey Jr. is a doctor to a king, who marries Meg to save her, but begins to fall in love with her. The fact that their love story differs from most makes this movie even better. I laughed, I cried, I rejoiced along with the characters in the movie. But I will warn you of the nudity, Robert Downey Jr. and minor female characters are nude in certain parts of the movie. The costumes were fantastic and beautiful, as were the sets. I recommend this movie to all who are of age, because of the nudity younger people shouldn't see it unless they are quite mature.
