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Mansfield Park [2007] | ![Mansfield Park [2007]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/418vKkids7L._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Iain B. Macdonald
Actors: Julia Joyce, Jemma Redgrave, Douglas Hodge, Maggie O'neill, Tara Berwin
Studio: ITV DVD
Category: DVD
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Rating:  44 reviews
Sales Rank: 2467
Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Parental Guidance
Region: 2
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 120 Minutes
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Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5037115245236
ASIN: B000NDETKQ
Theatrical Release Date: March 18, 2007
Release Date: March 19, 2007
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 A garbled mess September 6, 2008
sam hrt (Lancs, England, Uk)
A poor, innocent and sweet girl by the name of Fanny Price is fostered by her wealthy relatives. Her family consists of an uncle and 2 aunts as well as 2 cousin sisters who are the epitome of beauty, grace and glamour but are spoilt brats. They along with her eldest cousin Tom (James D'Arcy) pay her little attention but fortunately she suffices herself with the company of cousin Edmund (Blake Ritson). Fanny seems content and happy even though she is continuously reminded of her roots but things become really prickly when the fashionable Crawford`s move into the neighbourhood.
For those who have read the book and were anticipating a high standard production were least to say very disappointed. This adaptation for Jane Austen purists (they make or break an adaptation) would have been nothing short of hellish. This adaptation manages to strip away a lot of Jane Austen society values in an attempt to appear more modern. For example, Miss Crawford attempts to seduce if you like Edmund in front of the whole family by revealing her ankle and inappropriate parts of her body. As you can imagine the kiddies had their eyes firmly shut at that point. Billie Piper herself was I think miscast as Fanny and I suspect mainly because of her celebrity status being established - thus it was a ploy for ITV to wrench away one of BBC's most popular stars. Even Billie Piper hasn't got over the transfer (and don't get me started on Zoë Slater), indeed, it seemed as though I was watching Rose in a corset - she was too feisty (I half expected David Tennant to come bursting through the door). Her performance could have been saved if the chemistry was good, but instead it was oddly lopsided at times and even Edmund looked bewildered as to why he fell in love with her. And no wonder, she seems incredibly independent of him, not the understanding and knowing girl as in the book. Fanny was irritating not sweet as in the book, where the reader is quite disgusted by Mr Crawford's proposal to her, they are a mismatch! In this adaptation though, it seems that they would make a very good couple (gasp!)
On a positive note, they are performances that should be credited especially the three young males - Edmund, Henry and Tom. If this had a better script (perhaps with the BBC) then they would have most definitely been praised to the skies. All three of them play their characters with precision, and get under the skin with the short time that they had. I considered them the lifeline of the whole thing (I would buy it just to watch them again :). If Mansfield Park, however, is one of your favourite works then STAY AWAY.,
 May not be overly exciting but its enjoyable nevertheless... August 24, 2008
N. Preskey
This adaptation of Mansfield Park may not be perfect but it is romantic, heartfelt and worth a watch. Admitedly, it isn't as romantic or funny as ITV's adaptation of Northanger Abbey but this, to me, is largely to do with the content of the Austen's story.
Fanny Price is not the world's most exciting herione but Billy Piper has made her as interesting and spirited as the book will allow. If you're looking for a high drama, flawless adaptation then this isn't for you. However, if you're looking for a flavour of Austen and are a fan of Billie Piper then you should enjoy this.
 Awful August 12, 2008
J. White (England)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
What an amazing book, this adaptation is awful, skimming off all the details that make the book, producing a fast and frustrating watch. Not recommended at all!
 Quite good, actually August 9, 2008
Fredward Beasley (Galway, Ireland)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Just watched and decided to check out the reviews, surprised at the general negativity. I'm not generally a fan of Austen or Austen adaptations so I didn't have high hopes but I enjoyed this.
It is, as has been said, hard to reconcile how the characters talk about Fanny with Billie Piper's portrayal but she's an appealing screen presence and there's an excellent chemistry between her and Edmund. I thought the cast in general were good.
I hadn't read the book so I didn't have preconceptions for this and maybe the Austen fans are judging this too narrowly and harshly.
All I know is, I enjoyed it.
Mansfield Park Billie Piper 2007 June 29, 2008
Jenny (Western Australia)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Ghastly adaptation of the book. Billie Piper was so miscast. Wouldn't waste my time watching it.
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