Hyde Park on HudsonMovie Reviews


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    Written December 10, 2012

    High Expectations ...

    by BILLYLEH

    'Hyde Park on Hudson' captures an interesting moment and shines a light on the lives of important figures in American history. I came to the movie with high expectations which were partially met. The movie is good - not great. Bill Murray is good - not great. Again, my expectations were perhaps unrealistic. Overall, the pacing of the movie is a tad slow. But the revelations about FDR's private life, his sexual liaisons, and his disability plus the tacit blindness or 'gentlemen's agreement' of those around him (not least of all the press) made for an intriguing story line that held my interest throughout.

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    Written December 21, 2012

    Hyde Park on Hudson

    by analyst

    While I am an FDR fan, the events in the film were largely new to me and, therefore, especially interesting.I thought the major characters: FDR, Eleanor, Mother, King George V! were very much as I remembered or imagined them (e.g.FDR's mother. I thought Bill Murray did a sensational job, as did virtually all of the others.
    Also, the outside scenery was spectacular (even though apparently it was filmed in England, not Duchess County, NY). While I have been to FDR's home in Hyde Park, I don't think it was used in the film. Nevertheless, it seemed very similar.
    All in all, anyone who is interested in first half of the 20th century American history should be delighted with this film.

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    Written January 2, 2013

    Excellent, good performances, well directed

    by Billy Moviegoer

    I am glad I ignored the critics reviews and went to see this thoroughly enjoyable, well acted, beautifully directed film.
    The subtle understated performances, particularly by Laura Linny and Bill Murray capture the time in which their characters lived. It is refreshing to see this period in our history captured and recreated in a way that highlights the sharp contrast to today's world of "in your face" verbal expression and media over saturation.
    The drawing room scene between The President and the King of England in which they both conceed some of their insecurities was terrific.
    Also all the women's roles in the movie were wonderful and provided insights into their life and personalities.
    Very satisfying and entertaining movie.

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    Written December 10, 2012

    Hyde Park on Hudson

    by constancecowing

    Bridge players know a peek is as good as a finesse and this small glimpse into the life of FDR provides the viewer with more information about American history, even that of England, than many a history book and by far exceeds films trying to encompass a life time. The film acts like a core sample of the Earth's surface, digging deeply beneath the soil of these famous people and breaks through at their very source. Without excessive drama, the film quietly invites the viewer to catch a brief glance of what's real behind the facades of the great, famous man so pivotal in the world when humanity showed up at its worst and a few showed up to lead them to their finest hour.

    As for Bill Murray, was he born to play the part? Even knowing the man personally did not prevent experiencing him as FDR on the screen. He so erased his outer personality as all good actors do and Laura Linney did as well, there was nothing left of this very funny man to mar the perfection of his creation.

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    Written December 26, 2012

    Well done

    by plhenry1

    Enjoyable, well acted movie. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Nicely directed, well written....thoughtful movie that should appeal to most adults. Bill Murray and the entire cast made this bit of "history" come to life.

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    Written February 10, 2013

    Better than the critics say

    by DCLaxfan

    This is an interesting, thoughtful movie that is much better than the so-called critics say. It portrays accurately and interestingly a period of American history that played a vital role in America's emergence as a world player. Set in the pre-WWII period, the movie shows FDR in his upstate NY house during a summer when the English king and queen come to solicit American support in the upcoming war. The movie is seen from the perspective of Daisy, a distant cousin of FDR who becomes his mistress over the course of the movie. While it's hard to picture Ghostbuster Bill Murray as FDR, his performance is interesting and he does a spot-on characterization of the polio-effected physical limitations of FDR. I strongly recommend this movie to anyone under 40 as it will teach them a lot about the America of their grandparents' generation.

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    Written December 15, 2012

    An okay movie..

    by kathleenames

    I'd say it was just okay. The actors did a fine job, it was just a little slow in parts. The King and Queen had some very funny lines though.

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    Written January 13, 2013

    BORING !!

    by JazzerMom

    Although I am younger (by at least 30 years) than the majority of people who were in the theater , and probably have some personal memory of FDR, I was interested in seeing this movie having seen Lincoln and was so amazed by how much history I didn't know. The movie was slow and dragged from the onset. I felt the there was no discernible plot; was it the visit from the Royals, infidelity, FDR's physical disability and its effect on his presidency?
    I was impressed by Bill Murray's ability to play a character other than comedic, however this movie is not one I'd recommend to others.

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    Written January 9, 2013

    Hyde Park Hid Picture Sharpness

    by rayfridley3

    For the serious student of American history, Hyde Park would be of interest.

    For most movie goers, the image sharpness has much to be desired. Watching this flick is not any clearer than watching a home movie that was filmed with fog on the camera lense, even on the outdoor scens.

    The clarity of the inside scenes are mediocre at best .

    The acting was not much better than the picture quality. Nothing special.
    Not recommended for anyone suffering from depression; they would be in a deeper depression. I feel no joy in this movie.
    This would be not suitable for younger children as it for them would be too boring; kids would become fidgety and begin screaming in the theatre seats.
    Leave the kids home and stay home with them.

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    Written June 6, 2013

    Embarrassment, historically inaccurate, and shameful ploy for earning money

    by floridarla

    Don't waste your time, energy, brain cells, or money on this movie. It is a disgusting, ridiculous, inaccurate, and rude "take" on FDR and his relationship with a dear relative. The movie portrays every single historical figure incorrectly and shamefully. The producers of this movie should be embarrassed to have their names related on the credits -- I certainly would be. But then again, some people will do anything to earn a buck.

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    Written December 24, 2012

    Nice little movie, Missed Opportunity

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    There were two very compelling stories elbowing each other for screen time,
    I would love to have seen either better told - the visit of the King and Queen of England on the eve of WWII and the romantic side of a great man... unfortunately both stories were not very well developed. The film was well cast and acted, especially by Bill Murray, but the script didn't give him much to work with. It would have made a fair episode of Masterpiece Theater on PBS. I would recommend it as a pleasant way to spend a couple of hours but, on the whole, was a little disappointed in missing the film it could have been or the film I hoped to see.

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    Written December 30, 2012

    Didn't care for it....

    by martingg

    They should make it clear that the movie theme is FDR's affair....the advertising indicates it's more about him...and, I never got past seeing Bill Murray...never got to seeing FDR...LINCOLN was a far better movie.....

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    Written December 30, 2012

    Fascinating look behind the curtain

    by JimJabu

    Here's an example of when more is less. There is a terrific engaging story about the visit of the King and Queen of England to the U.S. in 1939, but it is mixed in with a story about a pedestrian affair between Roosevelt and his 5th cousin. The screen comes alive when we follow the King and Queen, but the love affair angle is deadly dull.

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    Written January 24, 2013

    Pass on this one

    by who_cares_i_don't

    Maybe my viewing was colored by having just visited FDR's house in Hyde Park the weekend before, but this is a really muddled film. It's not bad, just confused. It doesn't seem to know what it is. Maybe Richard Nelson should have written it as a play (seems like maybe he originally did) but it's fine in some places, laughable in others, and dull in many. Bill Murray and Laura Linney, as always, are great, but what they have to work with is so thin and surface-level, it's kind of hard to watch sometimes.

    Skip the movie - visit the real Hyde Park instead. Now THAT is honestly fantastic.

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    Written January 22, 2013

    Hyde Park on Hudson

    by carbon60

    This is a lovely film, with fine performances all around. Some people will not like it since it portrays FDR as a flawed but sympathetic man. He was a lonely man who needed companionship from women that was not provided by his alienated wife Eleanor. This is a small snapshot of him at a crucial time, before war broke out in Europe. The portraits of the young King and Queen of England are charming. This is really aimed at an older generation of viewers. Most young people, especially those craving action and excitement, will find it boring. We enjoyed it very much.

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