The Remains of the Day

Magnificently acted, beautifully realized Merchant/Ivory production about a repressed English butler (Anthony Hopkins), his 20 years of service to his employer, Lord Darlington (James Fox), and his lost chance at love with the estate's housekeeper (Emma Thompson). With Christopher Reeve, Hugh Grant; adapted from Kazuo Ishiguro's acclaimed novel. 134 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English; featurettes; audio commentary by Thompson, Ivory; documentary; deleted scenes; theatrical trailers.