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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: WGBH BOSTON VIDEO
EAN: 0783421421899
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: WGBH Boston
Manufacturer: WGBH Boston
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: WGBH Boston
Region Code: 1
Release Date: January 22, 2008
Running Time: 86 minutes
Sales Rank: 887
Studio: WGBH Boston
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
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Product Description:
In Austen s gentle parody of gothic fiction Felicity Jones (Meadowlands) plays romance addict Catherine Morland. Invited to a medieval country house that appeals to her most lurid fantasies she forms a close friendship with the younger son on the estate Henry Tilney (JJ Feild The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton) but their budding romance is mysteriously cut short. Adapted by Andrew Davies.System Requirements:Running Time: 90 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/WGBH BOSTON Rating: NR UPC: 783421421899 Manufacturer No: WG42199
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Rating:  - Interesting
For someone who has not read the book, the movie was very interesting with an unexpected twist! And as always, Jane Austen delivers a happy ending!
Rating:  - Excellent Entertainment
I thought the story was interesting from beginning to end. The actors were convincing and showed great depth of character. I didn't want it to end and I wish there was a sequel.
It was well worth the price I paid. I was not familiar with this particular story and I was so pleased with the ending.
Rating: - Northanger Abbey: Masterpiece Theatre's Little Masterpiece
This film adaptation of Northanger Abbey has been a long time coming for any true Janeite. It was absolutely dripping with the very charm and wit of Miss Austen herself, and maintained the integrity of the text. A dash of British humour, a gleam of gothic fright, and a full cup of the endearing romance from the Regency Era.
Cheers!
Rating: - Finally, a real "Northanger Abbey"
"Northanger Abbey" has never been a favorite with me; Catherine is too naive to suit my tastes. Still, I wanted to see what would happen with this one, and Andrew Davies shows again why he's a master.
Catherine here is displayed in all her glory. Her naviete is evident, but she demonstrates some very great character qualities; her eagerness to think well of people is very sweet, and her loyalty to her brother is beautiful. Felicity Jones shows very clearly but very properly Catherine's unhappiness and suspicion (even in Catherine Morland!) of Isabella Thorpe's flirtation with Frederick Tilney. Her sadness and regret when she discovers how easily she's been swayed by her Gothic novel reading is palpable. The writing is fantastic and Jones carries off the character brilliantly with all the wide-eyed innocence necessary for the role.
JJ Feild's Henry Tilney is fantastic. He's everything that he should be: smart, gentle, upright, friendly, and patient with Catherine. Tilney's the sort of guy people would have a drink with *and* entrust their children to, and Davies and Feild capture that. Sorry, Peter Firth, Feild's got you beat on every single count here.
I have to mention Carey Mulligan's Isabella Thorpe. Mulligan plays all that sweet-faced innocence while being a money-grubbing jerk underneath; she's fantastic. When she gets her comeuppance at Frederick Tilney's hands, it's hard to be sympathetic. Still, Davies puts in that moment when Frederick ... Read More
Rating: - Lovely adaptation of the Jane Austen novel
I have been a Jane Austen fan for years! So I was excited to see the new PBS versions of the novels this last year, especially Northanger Abbey since this novel has never really been turned into a good movie (like S&S, P&P, and Emma). I loved this adaptation. The plot moves a little faster than in the book. But over all this movie was very pleasing. The actors were charming and Felicity Jones does a delightful adaptation of Catherine. The scenery is well done, although not quite the image of Northanger that I had in my imagination. The scenes of Catherine's gothic fantasies are funny, but work well with the plot. I wish they could've picked a more handsome actor for Henry, but hey, that's getting picky. Supporting actors are well cast, especially Isabella, Eleanor, and the evil General Tilney. I give this film an B+ to an A-. I love having it in my Austen-adaptation movie collection. Highly recommend it to any Jane Austen fan. Very sweet, lovely film with the happily-ever-after ending we all enjoy.
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