I had already read some of the reviews here when I started watching this latest version of Jane Austen's novel, and I kind of expected the worst. But it wasn't quite so. Of course, Billie Piper has nothing to do with acting, singing or whatever kind of art. So I will simply say she has no chemistry with the male lead. Not even her hairstyle fits the epoch! As for Blake Ritson, that's another story. I think he was the only actor who did his job properly. The rest were OK, however... All in all, I rate this with an 8 out of 10 simply for the pure magic that the male lead managed to create. I only wish the producers had more inspiration in choosing the female lead. This version seems ruined because of the terrible miscast!
Review of Mansfield Park
