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Lost In Austen [DVD] [2008]
 
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Lost In Austen [DVD] [2008]

DVD ~ Jemima Rooper
4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (110 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Jemima Rooper, Alex Kingston, Lindsay Duncan, Gemma Arterton, Hugh Bonneville
  • Directors: Dan Zeff
  • Format: PAL
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: ITV DVD
  • DVD Release Date: 29 Sep 2008
  • Run Time: 178 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (110 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0014T7ETQ
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 176 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Amanda Price (Jemima Rooper) is a devoted Jane Austen fan; often immersing herself into a world of dashing gents, elegant corsets and picturesque manor houses. Unsatisfied with her life and relationship in modern day London, Amanda's ordinary existence is changed forever when she discovers Elizabeth Bennet (Gemma Arterton) alive in her bathroom and ends up replacing her in the very 'real' fictional world of Austen's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. An all star cast bring Austen's classic characters to life in a cleverly modern context; with Hugh Bonneville as Mr Bennet and Alex Kingston as the irrepressible Mrs Bennet.

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This title has English subtitles only.


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117 of 126 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars DVD Warning, 11 Oct 2008
By S. Wilson (UK) - See all my reviews
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I watched the ITV production and loved this Kooky tale combining the "Life on Mars" format with to the "Pride and Prejudice" story, I loved the idea and have watched my Sky Plus copies over and over again.

But, I've just bought the DVD and found that a crucial scene is missing. In the 2nd episode, the part where Amanda Price sings "Down Town" in the drawing room at Netherfield Park and where it first shows Mr Darcy's attraction to Amanda, has been totally cut out. The DVD edition shows Amanda, Mr Darcy, Mr Bingley and Caroline Bingley sitting around the table having dinner and Caroline Bingley challenging Amanda to entertain them, and then cutting straight to the them applauding Amanda, but not actually showing what she has just done. I was incredibly disappointed as this is a crucial scene in this whole adaption, plus, the comments made thereafter don't make sense!
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59 of 63 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Give it a chance, 25 Sep 2008
By P. Maslin "Cush" (UK) - See all my reviews
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I ignored the first couple TV episodes thinking 'utter rubbish, how can they interfere with P and P'? I was urged by friends to watch the third and loved it! Thankfully I caught up online, it was joyful and my loyalty to the Colin Firth Darcy although not surpassed was tinged with respect for Elliot Cowan's interpretation. This production made me smile and cry, don't view it as an Austin purest but as a slant on a much loved story, just enjoy.
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Against my "better?" judgment!, 20 Sep 2008
By Mrs. C. Shepherd "not far from Pemberley" (Stockport UK) - See all my reviews
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When I first read about "Lost in Austen" in Radio Times I thought it sounded like an amazingly silly idea. I decided I probably wouldn't bother to watch it. Thank goodness my curiosity got the better of me, I am thoroughly enjoying it and can't wait to see how they get the story back on track---if indeed they do! The overall look of the production is classy and colourful,with some very intriguing new takes on these much-loved characters, especially Mr.and Mrs.Bennett and Lady Catherine. Jane Bennett's decline after her disasterous marriage is heart-wrenching, almost too heavy for the light-hearted comedy of so much of the production. As a life-long Jane Austen fan, "Lost in Austen" has proved to be a very pleasant, unexpected surprise!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Jane Austen meets "Life on Mars"
I have a relative, a devotee of Jane Austen and in particular the gold-standard BBC "Pride and Prejudive", who refuses to watch this. I think she's missing out. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Iain S. Palin

5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining
Missed this series when it was on TV. Really enjoyed this on DVD. Even my fiance who usually doesn't share the same taste in TV as me was sidetracked from Mafia Wars on his... Read more
Published 27 days ago by Dingbat

5.0 out of 5 stars Life on planet Austen
Actually not a review, but just a little report about the DVD I received. It was not sealed, so first I thought "Oh no, I got a returned item which doesn't contain the Downtown... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lupo

5.0 out of 5 stars lost in austen
very quick service, look is a good quality, didnt watch it yet cuz no time
Published 1 month ago by Ma Kot

1.0 out of 5 stars If you are an ardent lover of P&P....please don't watch this, you will be ashamed of this :(
Dear All P&P followers,
If you are an avid Pride and Prejudice reader/watcher then my advice is please, please please do not even think about watching this! Read more
Published 1 month ago by C. Davis

4.0 out of 5 stars LOVE this dvd
I simply love this film. The humor is great. If you like me love "pride and prejudice" you will appriciate the humor in "Lost in austen"
Published 1 month ago by J. Jeppesen

4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Austen Romp
I wasn't sure what to think of this Lost in Austen Series but found it an engaging drama quite different from the other dramas on tv albeit similar to the Ashes to Ashes format of... Read more
Published 1 month ago by kdog

4.0 out of 5 stars Hands off Lizzie's Dracy!
I was very reluctant to watch this latest "adaptation" of P&P. A modern day girl switches places with Elizabeth Bennet? Just the very idea offends. Read more
Published 1 month ago by JAWJ

5.0 out of 5 stars A rare treat
'Lost in Austen' is one the funniest programmes I have seen in a long time. Taking the Pride and Prejudice story it shows a modern girl becoming entangled in the plot and finding... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Judith Worham

5.0 out of 5 stars Amusing Mini-series about an Austen fan who changes places with Elizabeth Bennet
This was a highly amusing four-part TV series in which a great fan of Jane Austen, Amanda Price (played by Jemima Rooper) finds herself trapped in the world of "Pride and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Marshall Lord

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