Lost in Austen (2008) Director: Dan Zeff
Based on book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Available on DVD and on YouTube
Official site: Lost in Austen - itv
Rating: 5
Inspiration: In a Jane Austen mode after reading Prada and Prejudice by Mandy Hubbard. My review here.
Description from imdb:
Amanda, an ardent Jane Austen fan, lives in present day London with her boyfriend Michael, until she finds she's swapped places with Austen's fictional creation Elizabeth Bennett.
My thoughts:
In-a-word(s): "From the talking comes the love." -- Amanda Price
I absolutely enjoyed this swap story where the main character, Amanda, switches places with a literary character. Although at first Amanda bumbles around in the Austen world, she manages to hold her own. The story has a believable quality to it which makes it that much more fun to watch. Definitely a must-see for Austen fans.
Surprisingly: Wickham's character is made quite appealing in this story! Just as delicious as Darcy!
Surprisingly: Wickham's character is made quite appealing in this story! Just as delicious as Darcy!
Memorable quote from imdb:
I know I'm giving you all a spoiler with this picture and quote, but I couldn't resist -- just as good as Colin Firth!
Amanda Price: [after Mr. Darcy emerges from the water] I am having a bit of a strange post-modern moment here.
Mr. Darcy: Is that agreeable?
Amanda Price: Oh, yes. Yes.
Lost in Austen trailer:
I watched this when it was on TV! Amazing! Really loved it! "It's enough to make you want to park a bloody jumbo!" Haha! :)
ReplyDeleteI thought this was a cute story. I love when she asked Mr. Darcy to do that walking out of the water scene :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed it. I too found it to be a lot of fun (and pretty funny)!!
ReplyDeleteI thought this was so much fun! (just watched it this weekend)
ReplyDeleteBTW: My review of this movie was my first movie review. I was trying to figure out the equivalent of movie ISBN and publisher. I see I should have listed format (DVD) and director. Thanks.