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| Miss Austen Regrets (BBC) [2008] | ![Miss Austen Regrets (BBC) [2008]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/515rAPx5DiL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Actors: Olivia Williams, Greta Scacchi, Hugh Bonneville, Jack Huston
Studio: 2 Entertain Video
Category: DVD
List Price: £14.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 376
Format: Colour, Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Parental Guidance
Running Time: 85 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5014503257125
ASIN: B00131VL7Q
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: April 28, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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 worth a watch April 29, 2008
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
I was in two minds whether to watch this. The BBC always deliver cracking period dramas but on the other hand, I didn't want another overly-romanticised Austen biopic. For the first half of it, I was a little bored, thinking nothing much was happening besides some rather dramatic imagery. I did not like Fanny (Austen's niece) much and didn't think it would keep me watching to the end.
However, having had time to reflect on it, I would say this is worth a watch. It's probably more true to Jane's life than Becoming Jane. Olivia Williams plays Austen well - she's quite a cheeky lady! Fun to think of her that way. Its not a comedy. I found myself close to tears on a few occasions watching this.
The DVD contains no extras which is ashame.
Very mixed emotions April 29, 2008
18 out of 21 found this review helpful
I am a huge fan of Jane Austen and when I saw 'Becoming Jane' last year, I was very disappointed in the movie. When I discovered that this was being created, I thought it would be much better. I considered Olivia Williams much more suited to the role; I think she's got more classical English features, shall we say.
As for 'Miss Austen Regrets', I just cannot make up my mind. On the one hand, the acting, particularly from Williams, was excellent and I felt more connected to this dramatisation than 'Becoming Jane'. However, on the other hand, there were times when I just couldn't make up my mind about the characters. Certainly in the beginning, Jane Austen came across as immature and often cruel, belittling people and laughing at their expense. I know that she was very good at reading people and perhaps because I am a fan of Austen, it was hard to see that potential side of them. For me, though, there were times when I just didn't like Austen at all.
I think the uncertainty regarding whether I liked the characters has influenced my overall opinions. It was finely acted, but I just cannot say I overly enjoyed watching the production - though I hasten to add that I still prefer it over 'Becoming Jane'. At this stage, I do not know whether I would consider buying it. My advice - rent it first to find out your opinion. Don't buy it unless you know you like it.
An antidote to 'Becoming Jane' April 28, 2008
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
I did not intend to watch this, luckily channel-hopping can have its uses and when I saw that Olivia Williams was the lead I knew I would not be subjected to such abysmal fictions as Jane doing a Lydia Bennett with Tom Lefroy. We are treated instead to the not entirely sympathetic lively Jane of the letters - caustic wit, flirting, dancing - with for the most part plausible inventions. There are of course a few of the expected tortuous dramatisations of utter speculation and perhaps you could turn spotting the usual quotes into a game to ease the almost physical pain of hearing 'Two inches of ivory' indiscriminately applied again. A lovely film overall.
 Best thing I 've seen on TV in a long ,long time... April 27, 2008
11 out of 14 found this review helpful
Finished watching this five minutes ago and I'm still, of course under its spell.
Full of wit but also heartbreaking moments, an impeccable cast for an impeccable film. We rarely see such good acting and heartfelt portrayal of real life characters.Olivia Williams 's Jane Austen is simply unforgettable! A splendid , splendid film!
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