![]() However, in this film, Downey seemed to be completely out of place-a Hollywood Yankee in the court of King Charles. (who plays Merivel, the not-always-good doctor) is a talented actor, as evidenced by his performance in Chaplin. The really sad thing about Restoration is that it could have been a good movie. The plot sounds interesting, especially to those of us who prick up our ears at the sound of the word historical however, just like the story's would-be hero, the film itself lacks substance and fails to elicit empathy. Merivel's moral standards-not too high to begin with-rapidly deteriorate. ![]() While living "royally" amidst the decadence (and taking part in all of those Restoration-era goings-on), Dr. With the patient's recovery, a royal invitation is issued for the healer to remain at court. ![]() This historical drama, based on the 1991 novel by Rose Tremain, is set during Restoration England and tells the story of a gifted-but not always dedicated-young physician who is summoned by King Charles II in order to treat one of the monarch's most beloved companions. ![]()
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