I didn't really like this movie. Like most Jane Austen books-into-movies I've seen, you know what the end should be right at the beginning of the movie. But this telling doesn't have the humor of the others, and is actually quite unpleasant, reminding me more of "Jude" (though not that depressing) than of "Sense and Sensibility". I thought the acting was fine, I just didn't really like any of the characters. I guess I'd have to chalk it up to bad directing.
I'd like to see the BBC miniseries of "Mansfield Park" and see if that's any more enjoyable. Actually, after having sat through the BBC's "Pride and Prejudice," which was quite enjoyable, but over 5 (!) hours long, I think I might hire someone to cut out all of the dancing and unnecessary scenes before I took it on.
I'd like to see the BBC miniseries of "Mansfield Park" and see if that's any more enjoyable. Actually, after having sat through the BBC's "Pride and Prejudice," which was quite enjoyable, but over 5 (!) hours long, I think I might hire someone to cut out all of the dancing and unnecessary scenes before I took it on.