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Studio: BBC
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In general, I avoid movie adaptations of novels I enjoy, because often they're too Hollywood-ised (the most recent version of P&P with Knightley, or Lord of the Rings), though I make exceptions for Austen adaptations and others I feel I perhaps can count on. After reading reviews on this version about how it was vastly superior to all the others, and it was so much more faithful, I was very excited. But this BBC version is just difficult to sit through.
As others have said, Tracy Childs ... Read More
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I found this version listless and uninteresting overall. Tracy Childs overacted badly as a hysterical Marianne. Bosco Hogan was depressed and lackluster as Edward. Robert Swann had nothing to offer in looks, demeanor, or chemistry that could ultimately win over a damsel of 17, in spite of his righteousness. Donald Douglas was a ridiculous caricature as Sir John Middleton. Tracy Child's performance as Elinor Dashwood was uneven, varying from good to overwrought. The direction was poor, and the writing ... Read More
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Many commentators have duly chastised this 1981 BBC production for being less a film than merely a filmed book, and consequently clumsy in chosen images, while also dull in pacing and rhythm. What works on the written page clearly does not always transfer successfully unless suitable adjustments have been made to the requirements of a different medium. I'd agree that this version of Austen's novel is ultimately one better listened to than watched. At the same time, it has merits lacking in both the Emma Thompson ... Read More
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This adaptation would be beloved of those people who loved the book. Both Marianne and Elinor are younger and look more the parts than the movie version (Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet both too old in my opinion). Because there is more time, this adaptation gives more room to many of the circumstances that help define the characters' characters. Yet it is not entirely faithful to the book. The little sister is not even included, but her absence does not detract from the story.
I like this version much better ... Read More
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Probably the best production of Jane Austen's novels. Thoroghly enjoyable and absorbing. Just a great presentation!
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