Sadly Over-hyped

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Highly Overrated But Still Good

Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

Honestly, Mansfield Park is probably Jane Austen's dreariest novel. Neither the weak heroine nor the clueless hero are worthy of being praised. However, if you want to watch a film adaptation of the novel then this is by far the better choice. While this movie seems to movie quickly and shallowly over major plot points, it does manage to include almost the whole book. Some characters are dropped and one major change is made (my guess is for budgetary reasons). Overall, I got the same feeling from watching this film as I got from reading the novel. I felt like I had accomplished something without really enjoying it. I think Billie Piper does an excellent job of bringing Fanny Price to life by remaining true to her character but making her likable. Most of the other actors are well cast and preform their jobs admirably too. I think this movie is far better than it is given credit for being. The main issue with this movie is it is too close to a book that people generally just don't like.

As a devoted Austen fan, I find this film highly offensive. I have read many of Jane Austen's novels, Mansfield Park being one of them. I enjoyed the depth and character development. However, these elements were annihilated in this "adaptation"- if it even deserves that title. They allow no time to get to know Fanny, and her struggles and feelings. Edmund is not given HALF his moral credit, and his feelings for Miss Crawford are prematurely introduced. On another note, Lady Bertram is far too shrewd. There is never a relationship between her and Fanny, as is portrayed in the book.Overall, I was greatly disappointed. I realize that not every detail can be incorporated, but I expect key plot points and character aspects to be involved. Do not waste your time on this film, unless you enjoy low quality period dramas. I hope in the future, that a more worthy production of Mansfield may be created for the enjoyment of TRUE Janeites.

i have seen all the 6 Jane Austen movies of the 2007/08 series and at least Edmond gives a better kiss than the others (excepting the last scene from persuasion) i did enjoy this movie and liked it very much, i do not watch movies to criticize how it is made, the photography, or even the manner of speaking but i watch these movies and judge them on how they entertained me, if i enjoy the story. in this movie i was delighted in the story except i could have thumped Edmond for being so slow to see what was before him..sometimes i wonder at the slowness of the leading men in this series. i really enjoyed all the actors in this movie and thought they did a good job, i especially like the moment when Edmond realizes that he loves fanny, and then how he goes about trying to tell her...i did find some of the scenes seemed a little disjointed, a mistake of the editing department...i am glad that i bought this movie as well and am still enjoying watching today.

For a teenager who has never read Austen, this adaptation might be fine. But only for them. This is a disjointed "Cliff Notes" version of Mansfield Park, and if you have not seen another version or read the books parts of it would be head scratching.Why has it been so hard to do a good adaptation of this book? The one in the 1990s took such liberties that it barely seemed to be the same book - the mindset was completely modern and prurient.Here we have Billie Piper who looks like a pretty country wench. She has a charming personality that develops nicely - but she has flagrantly died blonde hair, with black eyebrows and - through much of the pic - dark brown roots. So much for unspoiled cousin. It is incredibly distracting, and the rest of the cast is in the greasy hair, rumpled clothing genre that shows a real disrespect for period accuracy.One thing is good here - Haley Atwell is the best Mary Crawford of all the versions. She is note perfect, flirtatious without being at all modern or suggestive, flippant and completely without any moral or ethical compass. Henry here is actually good looking enough to be a slight temptation for our heroine.Jemma Redgrave takes one of the most interesting roles in the story and manages to make her actually boring until her last scene - much too sensible. This is just a production that really missed the mark, a real low for Austen fans.The only serviceable version is the one with odd duck (perfect for the role) Sylvestra La Touzel (despite the very very gay Henry Crawford - he's just laughable).