"Downton Abbey 2" Type: Drama/Romance Director: Simon Curtis Starring: Michelle Dockery/Hugh Bonneville/Elizabeth McGovern/Maggie Smith/Laura Carmichael Douban: 8.4 | IMDb: 7.

"Downton Abbey 2"

Type: Drama/Romance

Director: Simon Curtis

Starring: Michelle Dockery/Hugh Bonneville/Elizabeth McGovern/Maggie Smith/Law La Carmichael

Douban : 8.4 | IMDb : 7.7

Although the popular British miniseries "Downton Abbey" ended grandly in 2015, it still continued to launch a movie version of the same name in 2019, and held the album. With its extremely high popularity, the movie version also achieved box office success as expected, and soon, the sequel "Downton Abbey 2", the original cast will return again.

"Downton Abbey 2" is written by Oscar winner Julian Fellowes and directed by "Monroe and Me" Simon Curtis. In addition to the familiar "Professor McGee" Maggie Smith and "Embry" who are familiar to you and me, "House" Imelda Stolton, Michelle Dockery, Lola Kaye Michelle, Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern once again star, as well as "Tomb Raider" Dominique West , "Transformers 5" Laura Haddock, Hugh Dancy, Natalie Baye, etc. have joined the lineup.

Before talking about the plot of the "Downton Abbey 2" movie, let me first review the background and plot of the first six seasons and the first movie.

"Downton Abbey" is a period miniseries produced by the British ITV television station. It is set in a fictional manor in Yorkshire - "Downton Abbey" in the 1910s during the reign of King George V.

The story begins with the various entanglements caused by the Earl of Grantham due to family inheritance issues, and presents the various situations in the world of the British upper-class nobles and their servants under the strict hierarchical system. The story of the first season of

begins with the sinking of the British White Star Company cruise ship Titanic in April 1912. It tells the daily life of the Crawley family and servants until the outbreak of World War I in 1914.

The story focuses on the issue of the heir to Grantham's estate. When the current Earl Robert Crowley was still the heir, he married Cola Crowley, an American woman from a wealthy family, which solved the financial dilemma of the Earl's Palace.

The second season starts from the Battle of the Somme in 1916 to the Armistice of Cambrian in 1918, covering many other historical events, such as the Battle of Verdun, the 1917 Russian Revolution and the Battle of Jerusalem;

was on the rear, encountering men There were labor shortages, as well as the election of David Lloyd George as Prime Minister and the establishment of a wartime coalition government.

In the third season, the eldest ladies Mary and Matthew finally ushered in the wedding that everyone was looking forward to, which temporarily brought a perfect end to the twists and turns in the first two seasons.

But troubles continued, and the old man’s investment failed, putting Downton Abbey into a financial crisis.

Season 4 After Matthew died, Mary fell into a long period of depression. She had nothing to do every day, and it seemed that her heart had died with Matthew.

However, the pace of time will not stop because of anyone's sadness. Downton is still the busy Downton upstairs and downstairs.

Robert, the head of the family, still has to worry about Downton's revenue, and the old lady also has to care about her granddaughters. The second lady is still looking for her happiness. Tom is gradually integrating into the big family, and Matthew's mother must also step out. The pain of losing a child.

Season 5 The locals prepared to build a war memorial, but Carson had a conflict with Robert and Mrs. Hughes.

Jimmy attracts some female attention, which causes him big problems. Baxter is forced to face an ultimatum.

Tom and Sarah's friendship grows rapidly, causing Robert to worry. Mary is ready to find love again.

Season 6 As the family's lives take a dramatic turn, the Earl of Grantham realizes he must cut costs after visiting a neighbor who is selling off his belongings to make ends meet.

In order to save money, the couple had no choice but to dismiss the servants at home. In order to learn to take care of themselves, they need to do everything themselves, from dressing to cooking.

Surprisingly, it was the Earl of Grantham, the patriarch of the family, who promoted this change. He realized that the family's destiny was beginning to decline.

In order to maintain the crumbling manor, they need to pay some price, that is, the members of the family can no longer live as luxuriously as before.

The movie version of "Downton Abbey" tells a new story:

Downton Abbey, which has always had an undercurrent Suddenly I received an unexpected letter that the British royal family was about to visit.

When the king and his wife, who symbolize the highest power in Great Britain, come to this quiet country mansion, what kind of challenges will be waiting for the owners of Downton Abbey;

When both of them pursue cold elegance, honor and dignity throughout their lives When a group of people meet, what kind of unexpected collision will happen?

The movie version of "Downton Abbey 2" also tells a new story.

The story is divided into two lines:

The first line takes place inside Downton Abbey, where a crew applied to film a movie here.

Considering that the manor was in disrepair and even had a leaky roof, the current "big boss" Miss Mary decided to accept this application.

The Earl of Grantham, who felt that the old order was being challenged, just received an invitation from France.

Of course he is eager to leave this mess at home, but things in France are really weird.

A French aristocrat spent a romantic week with an old lady when he was young. Before his death, he left a suicide note and wanted to leave the manor where he had lived for many years to the old lady.

The noble lady was naturally unwilling, but the noble son warmly invited the count to visit France and take over the villa.

This is the second line of the story.

Compared with the first big movie that is more pleasing to drama fans, "Downton Abbey 2" is a work that both drama fans and passers-by can easily "eat".

The main feeling after watching the movie is two words: comfort.

is comfortable to the eyes and ears, and the setting of the relationship between the characters is also very comfortable.

The language of the movie lens is grand and magnificent, the emotional expression is warm and delicate, the costume presentation is meticulous and meticulous, the two-line plot is novel and wonderful, and the London accent is humorous.

In two hours, the audience can quietly and attentively appreciate the story of a noble family slowly unfolding:

Take your time, take your time, take your time, put your mind on this situation, this scene, this theme, relax your mind, Feel the pleasure.

It is worth mentioning that "Downton Abbey 2" does not blindly play the nostalgia card.

instead reflects the dramatic changes in the world on the theme of the fierce conflict between "new" and "old", and how ordinary people in it actively respond to challenges. The full text of

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