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The Best of Jane Austen [Pride & Prejudice / Sense & Sensibility / Emma / Persuasion] [DVD] [2007]

Colin Firth , David Morrissey    Parental Guidance   DVD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
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Product details

  • Actors: Colin Firth, David Morrissey, Romola Garai, Jonny Lee Miller, Louise Dylan
  • Format: PAL
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 6
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: 2entertain
  • DVD Release Date: 22 Nov 2010
  • Run Time: 840 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00440D11W
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,708 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Product Description

These acclaimed adaptations of the great Jane Austen’s novels proved it is possible to produce sharp, entertaining and modern costume dramas – and remain true to the plot, characters and sparkling dialogue of the original novels. Beautifully filmed with great star casts, these adaptations have themselves now become small screen classics.

Pride & Prejudice (2009 Special Edition – frame-by-frame restored)
This 1995 series was the definitive telling of Jane Austen’s story of a seemingly impossible romance. A classic TV adaptation from the BBC, it features Colin Firth in an unforgettable performance as Mr Darcy.

Sense & Sensibility (2008)
David Morrissey and Janet McTeer star in this stylish and romantic BBC adaptation portraying the story of the spirited Dashwood sisters and the romance with John Willoughby.

Emma (2009)
With a stellar cast, this fresh, funny, and perceptive BBC adaptation brings this comic masterpiece about village life, love and self awareness to life.

Persuasion (2007)
Superb acting and lavish photography grace this sensitive, subtle, funny and heart-wrenching ITV production of this classic novel about unrequited love.


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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Living Austen 10 Oct 2012
By GlynLuke TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
I am one of the handful of people who managed to miss Pride and Prejudice when it was on TV - it must have been the year I spent in a Mongolian cave - so it has been both a pleasure and a relief to finally see what all the fuss was about. It is, of course, as superb as most say it is, with particularly subtle performances by the always brilliant Colin Firth, nicely oleaginous David Bamber as Mr Collins, and a quiet scene-stealer of a Mr Bennet from the versatile Benjamin Whitrow, all benign patience and serene sarcasm.
Unlike some viewers, I loved this version of Emma. Romola Garai is just right, with her unselfconsciously broad smiles, ready laughter, and terrible lack of both tact and self-awareness. Jonny Lee Miller convinces as a stolid, upright Knightley, and Michael Gambon is simply glorious as Emma`s fussing but loving father. Their very touching scenes together punctuate the story. Robert Bathurst and Rupert Evans are excellent in their roles, and there are two standout performances: by Louise Dylan as Emma`s `protegee` Harriet, who manages to flesh out a role which could have been somewhat two-dimensional into a funny and credible, if daffy, young woman itching to find Mr Right; and the gifted Tamsin Greig, who embodies the fluttery, talkative Miss Bates with exactly the right blend of qualities to move the viewer each time she appears. It`s a sublime piece of acting from this unique actress. Her flustered embarrassment at the picnic as the import of Emma`s insensitive remark dawns on her is a painful joy to behold.
If Persuasion is flawed, it is flawed for the best reasons.
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5.0 out of 5 stars the best of jane austen 16 Sep 2011
By sandra
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excellent to have all 4 of my favorite jane austen film s together like this superb quality , thank you once again ,10 out of 10
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5.0 out of 5 stars Original 1 Jun 2013
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bought as a gift for my mother. She loved them watches them over and over again. Great gift for someone who likes Jane Austen
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best of the Best 23 April 2013
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If you enjoyed the television series of these Austen books then this is the perfect DVD. Recommend to any Austen fan.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best of Jane Austen 14 April 2013
By 9rac35
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No problems

Item arrived fairly quickly and well packaged.

Would not hesitate to order more DVD's or recommend titles to friends and family.
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5.0 out of 5 stars dvds 4 April 2013
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If you like Jane Austen these are a must for you.I have watch these over and over again. Would definitely recommend these and the service was first class
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By Jo
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Improving on Jane Austen one would think is a tall order but the BBC has done it here. Buy it and be thrilled
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5.0 out of 5 stars No doubt it's the best of Jan Austen 11 Mar 2013
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Great novels, great BBC dvds!
Wonderful package and material. The colors are vivid, the quality very high!
I love it!
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