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$10.49 - Lost in Austen
Product DescriptionAmanda Price is sick of the modern world. She yearns for the romance and elegance found in the books by her favorite author, Jane Austen. But she's about to get a rude awakening as one fateful evening, she is propelled into the scheming 19th century world of Pride and Prejudice while that book's Elizabeth Bennet is hurled into hers. As the book's familiar plot unfolds, Amanda triggers new romantic twists and turns within the Bennet family circle as she clumsily tries to help the sisters nab husbands and even captivates the tantalizing Mr. Darcy herself. But what about Elizabeth...and what will become of one of the world's greatest love stories?
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Most Recent Customer ReviewsDate : 2010-03-12
Summary : I didn't hate it....which is saying A LOT!!!
I'm a pride and prejudice SNOB!!! I don't appreciate anything but the book and the A&E version with Jennifer Ehle. I seriously considered picketing the theaters when the Keira Knightly version came out. So, this review is for people like me.
"Lost in austen" is the first thing I've seen that I haven't turned off in disgust. It's saving grace is that the main character, the girl who gets "lost" in Austen, is also a P&P snob with regards to the book and the A&E version. This matters because she comments on the fact that its not "the original." Her acknowledgment makes it okay somehow. For example, when she first meets Mr. Darcy, she says "Well, he's no Colin Firth." As she's screwing everything up, she realizes it.
Not sure if that came across as I meant it to. The main point is that this series gave me more of P&P (which is always good), without making me want to hunt down those that made it and lecture them on how they need to keep their mitts off anything Austen.
Date : 2010-03-10
Summary : A few crude moments drag down a cute idea
Fascinating concept...but several "modern" moments do this a great disservice. They were absolutely not needed and ruin this as being appropriate for younger teens.
Also, the lead actress is not quite compelling enough for this role. She would have been fantastic in some of the other parts, however.
This could have been five stars and family friendly...
Date : 2010-03-07
Summary : lost in austen is brilliant!
If you are a fan of Jane Austen (as, of course, I am) you will love this story of a modern day girl who magically switches places with Elizabeth Bennett in Pride & Prejudice.
Date : 2010-03-05
Summary : Lost in Austen - Loved it!
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!
Date : 2010-03-04
Summary : Lost in Austen
This is a very cleverly written DVD for all Jane Austen lovers. My friends and I loved every minute of it.
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