Lost in Austen
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Actor: Alex Kingston, Elliot Cowan, Florence Hoath, Hugh Bonneville, Jemima RooperBrand: Image Entertainment
Editor: Alan Levy
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled)
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 180 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2009-04-14
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Image Entertainment
Product features:
- Amanda Price is sick of the modern world. She yearns for the romance and elegance found in the books by her favorite author, Jane Austen. But she's about to get a rude awakening as one fateful evening, she is propelled into the scheming 19th century world of Pride and Prejudice while that book's Elizabeth Bennet is hurled into hers. As the book's familiar plot unfolds, Amanda triggers
DVD Reviews of Lost in Austen
DVD Review: American vs British version
Summary: 3 Stars
I watched the North American version (1 DVD) and enjoyed it tremendously, but didn't understand some of the scenes until I read the reviews which detailed missing parts, especially the "Downtown" scene. I was able to get the British mini-series as shown on TV (PAL) and boy what a difference editing with a chainsaw makes! While the one sold here is funny, the original is really the best since it provides more insight into Amanda's relationship with her boyfriend, etc., things that really didn't make sense. I mean, he didn't seem like that much of a boor or so totally clueless in the American version. So, if at all possible, get your hands on the complete version. The behind the scenes short on the American version was very interesting.DVD Review: Indulgent and Interesting
Summary: 3 Stars
Much as I enjoy Austen's books, I've never wished to live in those worlds. And call me crazy, but I've never thought of any of them as love stories. They are more like family dramas where people are trying to get on with the business of life. Love is more of an accident than a goal.
That being said, I found this movie very interesting. I really liked the actress who played Elizabeth, as she had an incandescence that Darcy would have found intriguing had he had the chance to know her. Much as I found myself rooting for the modern girl, she couldn't hold a candle to Elizabeth. But I did love how well Elizabeth adjusted to the present, from her haircut to her earrings to her using the computer.
Two things that bugged me? Amanda's hair! She never puts it up! She's in the Regency clothes but it never dawns on anyone to give her a bobby pin? So aggravating. Second, Mr. Collins was downright repulsive. He's a buffoon, not a pervert.
Otherwise it was a fascinating take on Austen's tale. Some parts were a little too melodramatic (Mr. Bennet dueling made me roll my eyes) and Amanda was far too modern in clothes and attitude to strike me as a rabid Austen fan. I think it would've been interesting if she'd been forced to read the book for a college course then found herself in the story.
DVD Review: A very clever twist .....
Summary: 5 Stars
This story is a very clever twist. A light hearted romp through Pride and Prejudice with a delightful change in direction, story line, and I am sure a story that jane would have written if she were alive. I truly believe that. Great acting! Miss Price is a real pistol! I highly recommend this film to anyone who enjoys Austen and Pride and Prejudice, The Jane Austen Book Club, and Becoming Jane!DVD Review: A random & twisted P&P romp that had this Jane Austen purist in stitches!
Summary: 4 Stars
Wow, so I must say that I am a Jane Austen purist: I don't read any of the continuation books, because I want to keep Jane Austen's wonderful characters in her masterpiece, 'Pride & Prejudice' in their natural, meant-to-be state, and not confuse them.
I don't know why I choose to pick this up, but I am SO glad I did: maybe because in my mind I already seperate books and movies...movies are often inspired by books or are edited versions of books, or are completely different, so I think of them seperately. 'Lost in Austen' was a hilarious & refreshing Jane Austen romp: you just have to have fun with it!
As far as content goes, I will watch it again shortly and come back & update this, but I don't recall much beyond a little language and maybe some sensual sitations: things like an unmarried couple living together in the modern world, etc. It's reasonably family-friendly:
The actors were great, Darcy was absolutely smoldering at times: when Amanda takes Lizzie's place, her modern clothes, language, actions & that song (you know what I mean!) are quite funny! If it were I that was pulled back into that world, I feel I would have fit in better: the twists on characters stories, and on their character itself, was more amusing than disturbing: just think of this as a fun, random, not-true film and you won't mind that the story is a bit skewed: you'll be too busy rolling on the floor laughing ~ definitely recommend!
DVD Review: MUST HAVE for any Austen Fan!
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie isn't for anyone with bad lungs, because I nearly died laughing while watching this movie! It really takes the spirit and the feel of all the other Austen movies and does what any fan has ever wanted to do and puts you in the story. If your a die-hard that is worried about people messing with the book, don't worry, you can really tell as you watch this movie that the cast and crew are also fans and they have treated the original story with respect and love. I love this movie so much and it will leave you cracking up hours after it's over!
Description of Lost in Austen
Amanda Price is sick of the modern world. She yearns for the romance and elegance found in the books by her favorite author, Jane Austen. But she's about to get a rude awakening as one fateful evening, she is propelled into the scheming 19th century world of Pride and Prejudice while that book's Elizabeth Bennet is hurled into hers. As the book's familiar plot unfolds, Amanda triggers new romantic twists and turns within the Bennet family circle as she clumsily tries to help the sisters nab husbands and even captivates the tantalizing Mr. Darcy herself. But what about Elizabeth...and what will become of one of the world's greatest love stories?Stills from Lost in Austen (Click for larger image)
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