Excellent Jane austin movie
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Excellent Jane austin movie
I had seen all of the movies here in the Jane Austen's set
so knew I would enjoy it
When I am down I just put in Jane Austin Movie and will feel better by the end of the movie
very good acting and english scenery
Her stories are the best to watch
will watch it over and over
chfancier
391438
I am lover of British films, and this is one of my favorites.  Jane Horrocks blew me away with her amazing talent, otherwise Brenda Blethen would have stolen the show.  However, every character in this film is compelling.  The story is a little sad, but very funny in a subdued way. The ending is quite uplifting.  Not a movie for kids, due to Blethen's character's antics (wherein much of the humor lies), but very much a movie adults can enjoy, and savor over and over again.  I know I do!
796643
I know it hardly is better than the book but this time its true.  Keri Russell and JJ Field are perfect in their roles.  Have to admit, though, Jennifer Coolidge makes the movie.  Highly recommend for all Jane Austen fans.
3295142
classic Jane Austin, expertly read by Glenda Jackson. If you're a Jane Austin fan, this one's a. Keeper!
2362291
This is a very well written fictional account of Jane Austin's life. Nancy Moser brought Jane's not so dull life to life through her accurate depiction of life during the early nineteenth century. A definite read for any Jane Austin fan or fan of period fiction.
813807
Fanny, who is supposed to by shy in the book, is a vivacious gal who loves to write stories.

This movie throws in an entire section on slavery (screaming from the ships as Fanny drives off to Mansfield), including Fanny discovering a book of Tom's drawings featuring slave mutilation and sexual abuse in graphic detail.  (Committed by Mr. Bertram and Tom in Antigua!)  Mr. Bertram is an upstanding gentleman who, as far as Jane Austin is concerned, doesn't chop, hang and fornicate with slaves.

Fanny also walks in on Maria and Henry while they are in flagrante in the room next door to where Tom is recovering.  Later, Mary actually says the content of her private letter to Fanny concerning how to reintegrate Maria into society in front of the entire family!  Yes, she suggests in front of the father and mother that it would be great if Tom died so that Edmund could be rich and they could give parties and dinners.  Amazing.

Furthermore, the brother William is entirely left out of the movie.  In Portsmouth, Fanny actually accepts Henry's proposal, and then changes her mind the next day.  The whole point of Fanny is her constancy and strong morals.  She would NEVER do that.

Fortunately, you can by a very good version from WGBH Boston, starring Billie Piper and Blake Ritson.

Some of my favorite actors are in this film, including a young Hugh Bonneville as Mr. Rushworth, and I had really been looking forward to it.  I was very disappointed.
297724
Watching the commentary by John Epperson and Charles Busch was so much fun.  I've seen the movie many many times, so watching the movie with their commentary made me wish I could watch all movies with these two film historians. They were delightful, The other special features on Joan and Bette were fabulous and I'll be watching them over and over.

As far as the movie itself, it's a real classic, and all I can do is be grateful to Bette for putting herself out there as an actress and delivering such a profound performance. Every move she made and line she delivered was done with a total understanding of the depth of Baby Jane's inner turmoil leading her to total insanity.  God bless these two actresses.
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I do not know much about the Tudor history.  What made this movie exciting to me was Lady Jane's staunch Anglican faith.  By watching this film I learned some of the crucial differences between the Catholic faith and the Episcopal (Anglican) faith.
For someone so young she showed great faith which I greatly admire.  She was truly a martyr for her religion.
3476665
This is really entertaining. It seems to follow along with the style of Jane Austin. I have enjoyed watching it more than once.
4201560
I'm a complete Jane Austen fan and this film captures all the charm and warmth of the book. Don't wait a minute to watch this delightful movie.
136436
I am a Jane Austin, Emma Thompson and Alan Rickman fan.  I think this version does the best to represent the book and the locations used are wonderful.
1970244
Who doesn't  love Emma? I loved the movie with Gwyneth Paltrow and Clueless based on this famous novel.  I love how Jane writes; her style is so light and airy but managing some pretty heavy topics about the human condition. BTW this edition is JUST BEAUTIFUL recommend highly.
3819041
The book came in excellent condition. I enjoyed this book as I do with Jane Austin's other books. Absolutely wonderful.
3343186
I almost fell of my chair when I saw this.

I have a VHS of this rare movie in my DOris Day Collection since I own all 39/39 of her films. And this is one of my all time favorites. Doris Day plays Jane Osgood, a young widow with 2 young children, and she owns a lobster business. Well her lobsters come back dead in the train and she finds out that they wern't taken to there destination soon enough. Because of the new President of the Railroad Company Harry Foster Malone (Ernie Kovacs). So she and her lawyer/boyfriend/lifetime friend Jack Lemmon. GO to fight against him and at the end she wins, and Harry Foster Malone becomes a new nicer man then he was before. This movie also features a few great Doris Day songs including It Happened To Jane, and Be Prepared. This is a great movie that I highly suggest you buying. I will be buying this dvd the day it comes out.
3135905
If you are a Jane Austen fan, you will love this movie.  I could watch this movie over and over again!  I have given it out as gifts I love it so much!
2854339
It is very well done.  This version of "Emma" gives the audience more of a glimpse into the life of Emma Woodhouse than the 1996 version, and allows you to get to know some of the characters a little better, such as Mr. Woodhouse (who is played by Michael Gambon), Jane Fairfax, Frank Churchill, John Knightley, and Emma's sister, Isabella.  I love the chemistry between Gwyneth Paltrow and Jeremy Northam from the 1996 version.  They will always be my favorite.  But the cast in this version is also fantastic.  Definitely worth watching!
4312149
One of the few Jane Austen BBC movies I had not seen. I will definitely watch it again. Great acting, settings, etc. Well done!