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$12.99 - 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 : 2010-03-10
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.
Date : 2010-02-28
Summary : Disorienting but Fun!
The key to enjoying this film is coming to it with an open mind, completely suspending disbelief, and enjoying the ride. It is Jane Austen, all mucked up in a delightful mess, and if you need everything put back in order, then quickly review the 2005 version with Keira Knightley as Elizabeth or the 1996 version with Colin Firth as Darcy after you watch this one. What works about this movie: the alternate universe, the suspense of whether Amanda will make things "right" in the end, the new spin on a few characters who do not turn out to be the same as they are in the book, the surprise ending, and the great casting. I also loved the view of the flip side, seeing Elizabeth Bennett (and eventually Darcy) in the 21st century. What didn't work: Amanda should have seemed like an alien life form to the Bennetts, and yet no one seemed to really notice she was stranger than someone simply from town (and it would have made for some interesting moments). If you are a stalwart P&P fan who cannot bear seeing the characters behave out of character, you may want to skip this one; otherwise, pull up a seat and enjoy the fun.
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