llltdesq Review of Restoration

Restoration (1995)

Great sets and costumes, but despite a good cast, it doesn't really click completely

[7/10 · 2 November 2000]

This movie has a great deal going for it-beautiful sets and costumes, a fine cast (although Downey's performance is uneven and Neill is largely underused) and a decent story. Problem is, the movie is too long and poorly paced. The script isn't terribly bad, but it isn't very good either. Performances by Ian McKellan and David Thewlis are very good. Meg Ryan and Polly Walker turn in good work in their parts as well, but they are also wasted. This could have been better than it was, but is worth watching, particularly if you like costuming and lavish sets. Worth a look.