Critics' Picks: Howards End - nytimes.com/video

A. O. Scott reviews James Ivory and Ismail Merchant's adaptation of E.M. Forster's novel starring Emma Thompson and Anthony Hopkins.
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[@SEnnever]

One of the best English film of the 1990's. Really enjoyed Hopkins performance and the locations were spectacular. Had the the privilege of watching Merchant Ivory film at Dorchester on Thames, Oxford when I was working there in 1991. The scene was with Prunella Scales and James Wilby in the car from the train station and included a shot down the High Street of the village. The cast used the George Hotel to rest between takes and were a delight to meet. Howard's End house is situated near Henley on Thames, would love to visit one day!

[@robertmatheus8004]

Margaret is one of the most lovable characters ever. It's impossible not to root for her.

[@frfr-ps3qg]

Emma Thompson was a goddess in this movie. One of the most deserved oscars of all time.

[@timothyj1966]

Exquisite Film! Screenplay, Cast, Set, Costume, Soundtrack, Cinematography.

[@ashneelecknabeeharry9186]

Where can i find the film??

[@phylipitaglioni1970]

Lets not forget to remark on Vanessa Redgrave's brilliant performance. It anchors the film mystical and eternally relevant all through our future.

[@rumblefish9]

Hopkins plays the duplicity of the character very well.

[@aroaminghaley]

Ahh Emma Thompson. She is absolutely amazing.

[@dfa3366]

I would also mention the small but great performance by Venessa Redgrave. Probably my 2nd favorite Merchant Ivory movie after A Room With A View.!

[@JacobScott0000]

The performance by Hopkins still lingers in my mind years after the first viewing. I watch the whole film mainly to experience his portrayal of Mr Wilcox again. But so many great performances, Emma Thompson being an obvious example. Wonderful film

[@redgravemirren]

As much as I appreciate that this magnificent movie was remembered by Scott, it's a downright crime that there was no mention of the glorious Ms. Redgrave who, in my opinion, gives an all-time best supporting actress performance here.

[@elichilton7031]

Agreed. Her presence in this film is ethereal and graceful. Glad she was nominated for an Oscar for her role in Howard's End.

[@blueskylange1]

Wow! No mention of the magnificent Ms Redgrave who gives one of the best supporting performances ever?

[@JamesHarris-hl2bm]

You are so correct and Redgrave should have won that year as well. If it was not for her politics, she would have two Oscars. Love Streep but she's no Vanessa and even SHE agrees, and for those who do not believe it, look up her tribute to Redgrave right here. Most of her peers feel she's one of the best EVER and they are correct.

[@champagnesocialist3716]

blueskylange1 she blew me away in this movie!

[@MsSardonicus]

This is one of my all-time favorite movies. :)

[@britneyblaird5750]

One of the best. Emma at her best.

[@MattJMcDade]

My favourite film and it's wonderfully, utterly English.

[@Dublinfan]

Emma Thompson really shines in the movie!

[@armandoenriquez1104]

After 26 plus years.

[@aroaminghaley]

And Helena Bonham Carter. And Anthony Hopkins.

[@Jeremyramone]

great review as always, emma's performance in this film is spectacular. thanks for sharing these videos, cheers from san diego

[@williamweimian]

As usual the tough man is the coward and the sensitive ladies are braver than anyone else

[@worrywart1311]

Rather confirmed by your crying here. Wah, wah!

[@good1day726]

I guess you haven't seen it. E.M. Forster and this adaptation offer no such depiction.

[@splashftw268]

My favourite Forster novel made into such a wonderful, grand film. Yes, Vanessa Redgrave should have been mentioned, a standout. Films made today are just nowhere near as good, not even the art house ones.

[@APrestoninc]

Oh that's great, talk ever so smartly about the movie, then give away the ending. Brilliant reporting, nimrod.

[@musicmanx100]

Lol I was going to send this to my friend to prime her before watching the movie but then I saw they spoiled the ending and was like nope

[@inezraimundocorrea2623]

eu amo essa atriz helena B.C.

[@theobolt250]

This is why I hate (HAAAAATE!!! 😠) it when I see the different versions in the wrong order. The Ivory interpretation seems more accurate to me, for some reason much more appealing. And the characters of Henry Wilcox and Leonard Bast are more... ehhrrmm.. well rendered. But... I came to enjoy Howards end in the latter version. And... totally swept away mesmerized, enchanted by.... (sigh... oh cruel fate 🤪) Helen Schlegel. Or rather the interpretation of said character by Philippa Coulthard. She is so endearing and enticing at the same time! And way more prettier then Bonham Carter. So... now I'm stuck to the wrong version of this beautiful story. (Oh treacherous heart of mine 😜). And three hurrays for Pip! Pip pip pip... HURRAY!!! 😄

[@samaraisnt]

That's a failing of taste. Oh well, we can't all have it.