Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 3.2 / 5.0

Certainly a brow-raiser, not in the way you'd think though:

After reading all of Austen's novels, I do consider myself a pretty ardent and faithful fan. And of course I have long waited eager anticipation for Rozema's daring adaption of Austen's most controversial and complex novel. I can assure you the after-taste of my fist viewing was quite nameless. First of all, no film should be condemned for being discursive from the book, and Rozema should definitely be applauded for what she attempted with this classic. The original novel is the darkest in theme among... more info

Nothing to do with the novel MP:

If the title of this movie hadn't been Mansfield Park, I'd have found this a cute movie and I would have enjoyed the spirited, rebellious, witty heroine who quoted some of the slyest Jane Austen from her minor works and letters.

But I expected the novel, and couldn't overcome the bait-and-switch betrayal in order to enjoy this for what it is, a sweet movie based on somebody's idea of Jane Austen's personality in a comedy of manners with some spicy interactions. The sets are lush, the wardrobe lovely, and... more info

Emotion in Neon, Austen style:

I just saw Mansfield Park on DVD (which is average in terms of DVDs. Not extensive at all, but does really well with what it gives you). I think it's becoming my favorite Jane Austen movie, even over the beloved Sense and Sensibility and Pride & Prejudice. It's not as finely crafted as others, but I think what I love so much about it is how VIVID it is, emotionally, visually, thematically. It's very passionate and alive. It's more colorful, darker, deeper than most period films, just because it takes... more info

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