January 8, 2020 by Vic
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totally thrilled. anything JA is a joy!
looking forward to it in spite of some of the commentary while it was airing in the UK
denise
Ages since I read the fragment of Sanditon, but the DVD arrived a few days ago, and I’ve already watched the first four episodes and am thoroughly enjoying it. Whether it is pure Austen is a moot (English meaning) point – it is a very “modern” theme, although like the railways, it was happening in Jane’s time. I am a bit fed up with all the background music and particularly disliked the music in Episode 2 (the Ball) – this is a thoroughly English setting, so why the Irish sounding jigs? I also think Charlotte’s hair could have been more in tune with the setting. Apart from that, I’m loving it.
Without access to tv programmes I will not be watching it, but I might buy the DVD sometime in the future if the story is completed
No, Vic, I will not be watching it. This production is so NOT Jane! Don’t mess with Jane!
I agree with you, Jean.
This could be a new era in Austen interpretations, Vic. The ,”New Realism.” I thought of that description. Remember where you first heard it!! Ha! Ha!
Goodbye twee ,”what did Darcy do next,” spin offs.
I am having a very difficult time getting through even the first episode.
It bothers me that Miss Hayward doesn’t wear her hair up at her age…which is what would have been done. The mannerisms aren’t quite there – the characters either seem flat or over-the-top. The dialogue and plot are quite risque in parts as well, yet Jane Austen readers know she wouldn’t have sex or nudity in her book.
I’ll keep slogging through it. It may be ok if I just treat it as a Regency mini-series but I had such high hopes about it. This is not Jane Austen. Sigh.
Amen. Watched 20 minutes and had to turn it off. Possibly the assertive behavior, and somewhat more open attitude towards a middle class woman working in the trades might be seen in the Victorian period, but not the Regency. This seemed a bit more Elizabeth Gaskell or George Elliot than Jane Austen to me. It is beyond annoying when adaptations are so unfaithful to the author.
It makes me sad that Jane Austen’s name is attached to this production. It is poorly done and historically inaccurate. I am truly surprised that Masterpiece Theater would be associated with this miniseries and associating it with Jane Austen.