I saw the new movie Downton Abbey tonight.

[Ilsa]

I don't know why my theater had it available a day early.

It was good to see all of the characters. Story was okay, nothing too complicated.

[wasupaloopa]

1. Except for Granny's announcement to Mary

[Ilsa]

7. Honestly, I was expecting that.

They had to do more to show the finality of the torch being passed.

[smirkymonkey]

2. I would like to see it.

I loved the series. I am kind of a sucker for period pieces. The costumes, decor, etc. Everything about that time period seems so romantic, although I suppose if we were ever forced to live like that we would find it very constricting and unpleasant.

[Ilsa]

8. Me too. I have to remind myself that there

is "progress" for a reason.

I wish some of the social manners were still in vogue, though. I think they helped set boundaries.

[raccoon]

12. Especially corsets. Nt

[smirkymonkey]

13. What?

What an odd response.

[cwydro]

14. Corsets are restricting and unpleasant.

Perhaps that is what the poster meant?

[smirkymonkey]

15. Yes, I suppose.

But that is not the first thing I think of when I think of that age. I think that age was when women were finally liberated from corsets.

[Fla Dem]

16. I believe the response was to the post above

Everything about that time period seems so romantic, although I suppose if we were ever forced to live like that we would find it very constricting and unpleasant.

[raccoon]

17. Constricting and unpleasant. Nt

[MicaelS]

21. Especially for those who do not have or do not know....

Or have never been taught anything about proper manners.

[mnhtnbb]

3. I'm seeing it today.

[YOHABLO]

4. I have to go back and catch up from the 1st season. I know I know

[hlthe2b]

6. I've taken great advantage of it being "free" on Amazon Prime to stream...I think fully viewed twice

It is just comforting background while I'm doing other things, frankly. And John Lunn, who scored Downton Abbey (and many other British programs) is really a wonderful composer.

[YOHABLO]

19. Well you are paying for 'Prime' so it's not exactly free.

[hlthe2b]

5. I'm going to a matinee this morning. It just seems like a comforting diversion from all going on.

[Corgigal]

9. Yes, I feel the same.

We're going either Sunday or Monday. Escapism, plus popcorn with some old dear friends, is a nice way to spend a few hours.

Should bring Abby the corgi dog, named after the Abbey.

[3catwoman3]

10. I have tickets for tomorrow afternoon...

...at 1:30. To my surprise, my husband is going with me.

[Paladin]

11. I'm confident that "Upstairs Downstairs" did it better (as usual).

Anybody else remember the dinner for King George that the "Upstairs Downstairs" crowd put on, back in the 70's? Great series, great dinner (the dinner was offered at several restaurants in the country; wish I'd had the cash to partake).

[VarryOn]

18. My wife have our tickets bought for Saturday night! Nt

[Fla Dem]

20. Going to see it this Wednesday.