Product Description

In one of Austen s most complex plots Billie Piper (Doctor Who The Ruby in the Smoke) stars as Fanny Price who goes to live with prosperous relatives at Mansfield Park. Fanny navigates a labyrinth of intrigues and affairs among the occupants of the house while her cousin Edmund Bertram (Blake Ritson Inspector Lynley Mysteries) remains her stalwart confidant. Also starring Jemma Redgrave (Bramwell) as Fanny s observant aunt.System Requirements:Running Time: 90 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/WGBH BOSTON Rating: NR UPC: 783421421998 Manufacturer No: WG42199

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #972 in DVD
• Brand: WGBH BOSTON VIDEO
• Released on: 2008-01-29
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
• Running time: 90 minutes

Customer Reviews

horrible and slow
I couldn't get into this verison of Mansfield Park at all. Everyone was unmoving and boring, and the lead actress was homely looking and reminded me of a blonde British pig. What were they thinking?

What were they thinking?
Why Billie Piper? There are so many gifted actresses who would have made this role believable. Blake Ritson is new to me, but I really enjoyed him as Edmund. But how to get past the glaring miscast of Billie Piper? What were they thinking?
I own and enjoy the version from the 1980's starring someone with the improbable name of Sylvestra LaTouzel. She's just right, in my opinion.

So disappointed!
I was so looking forward to a new version of Mansfield Park. Most of us were disappointed in the 1999 movie. This version turns out to be disappointing for much the same reason as the 1999 movie.
1. Most of the characters in the movie don't resemble the characters in the book. Did the director ever read Mansfield Park?
2. The story line has been completely changed. For instance, after refusing Mr. Crawford, Fannie doesn't go to visit her family. This is a major part of the story. Why on earth would they right this out of the plot?
3. The acting seems lifeless.
4. If you are fond of Jane Austen's work this version will make you mad. If you want to watch it, rent it before buying it.

The original BBC production is still the best.