Saturday, April 16, 2016

Restoration (1995): Robert Downey Jr, Meg Ryan, King Charles II and 17th Century England


     Directed by Michael Hoffman, based on the novel by Rose Tremain, Restoration (1995) won two Academy Awards for Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design. Set in the late 17th Century, the story follows a medical student that becomes exploited to suit the philandering needs of King Charles II of England. Great attention was given to historical detail, and the setting reflects the paradox of the time, with science intertwining with superstition leading up to the Enlightenment. The cast does a fine job all-around, including Robert Downey Jr, Meg Ryan, Sam Neill, Ian McKellan, Hugh Grant, David Thewlis and Polly Walker.



: Restoration

Robert Downey Jr. and King Charles II: Restoration

Robert Downey Jr.: Restoration

Robert Downey Jr. and King Charles II: Restoration

King Charles II: Restoration

Robert Downey Jr.: Restoration

Polly Walker: Restoration

King Charles II: Restoration

Robert Downey Jr.: Restoration

Robert Downey Jr. and King Charles II: Restoration

Hugh Grant and Robert Downey Jr.: Restoration

Robert Downey Jr.: Restoration

Robert Downey Jr.: Restoration

Robert Downey Jr. and King Charles II: Restoration

Robert Downey Jr. and King Charles II: Restoration

Robert Downey Jr.: Restoration

Robert Downey Jr. and King Charles II: Restoration

Robert Downey Jr. : Restoration

Robert Downey Jr. and King Charles II: Restoration

Robert Downey Jr.: Restoration

Robert Downey Jr.: Restoration

Robert Downey Jr.: Restoration

Meg Ryan: Restoration

Meg Ryan: Restoration

Meg Ryan: Restoration

Meg Ryan: Restoration

Robert Downey Jr.: Restoration

Ian McKellan and Robert Downey Jr.: Restoration

Robert Downey Jr.: Restoration