Product Details

• Actors: Jemima Rooper, Gemma Arteron, Elliot Cowan, Hugh Bonneville, Florence Hoath
• Directors: Dan Zeff
• Format: Color, Dolby, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
• Language: English
• Subtitles: English, Spanish
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT
• DVD Release Date: April 14, 2009
• Run Time: 180 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (392 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B001PJRAUS
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,851 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • #88 in Movies & TV > DVD > Fantasy
• Learn more about "Lost in Austen" on IMDb

Editorial Reviews

Amanda 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 Helpful Customer Reviews

159 of 173 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The twists & turns far flung from Jane Austen's original are fun & LOL entertaining! February 15, 2009

By Christina Boyd VINE™ VOICE

Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase

I first started hearing about this at a favorite fanfiction sight. I ended up buying a Region 2 DVD from England and buying a multi-region DVD player just to satiate my curiousity. I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED. The premise of modern day Pride&Prejudice fanatic, Amanda, finding herself swapping places with Elizabeth Bennet is right out of a sci-fi, paranormal flick-- but once the story gets rolling in Regency England, the pace is fast and one better not blink! The quick, cheeky conversations, and the twists & turns far flung from Jane Austen's original are entertaining and LOL funny. Elliot Cowen as Mr Darcy is outstanding. I think Jane Austen herself would have cast him! He had just the right amount of haughtiness, pride, arrogance, distain and finally tenderness. He gave me chills when he gave Amanda a proper set down at Netherfield; so believable. The escape from Austen's usual canon was surprisingly refreshing and the play with characters was delightful. If you are expecting Austen's masterpiece P&P, this is not it. However, my Austenite sensibilities were not in anyway offended by this blatant & somewhat contrived story. Not wanting to give anymore away, let's just say that the entire ensemble was perfectly cast. It is all done in good humour and very tongue-in-cheek. But I must admit, that had I been in Amanda's shoes, I am certain I would have behaved better! And yes, I'll probably pre-order the Region 1 DVD, too!

73 of 85 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Light-Hearted and Addictive March 3, 2009

By Janeite VINE™ VOICE

Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase

I heard about this show and watched it online (sidereel.com) expecting to hate it, but I must admit that it sucked me in and forced me to watch it! Was it the handsome Elliot Cowan sizzling around as Darcy, the spunky if misguided heroine, or the unpredictable plot twists caused by a modern Austen fan bumbling through the world she'd only dreamed of? I can't be sure, but I have to say that I couldn't wait to see where the story would go next. Is it ridiculous? Absolutely. Will you feel foolish trying to describe it to your seriously literary friends? Believe it. Will you be embarrassingly hooked on it and want to see it again? Maybe. Whenever I engaged my brain I felt like I was watching some pretty crazy fan fiction, but nonetheless watch it I did. While some may find it a hack job that butchers their favorite book, it seemed to me more of a musing on the idea of what would it REALLY be like to be in this world so many of us like to read about. I will admit I wasn't crazy about the ending, but I don't want to put up a spoiler. So my final analysis is that I didn't really admire it but I did enjoy watching it. UPDATE: I ordered the dvd from Amazon and am pleased with my purchase. I did find the dvd at a local bookstore, but the price was double Amazon's, so I recommend getting it here, folks. The dvd contained two extras: an interesting "making of" feature and a trailer. I did notice that the dvd version was edited differently than the version I saw on sidereel, namely the loss of a scene where the heroine sings the 60's pop song "Downtown." That was a bummer. I can't say what else may be different, but apparently this version isn't exactly the same as what was broadcast in the UK.... That being said, it's a good buy for a fun movie that comes in at about 3 hours, so that's two movie nights at my house! (The dvd version is not separated into episodes.)And the movie looks much lovelier on my tv than it did on my little computer screen. The colors and sets are very nice, and Elliot Cowan is a very handsome Darcy indeed! Read more ›

57 of 69 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful addition for Austen fans! January 14, 2009

By M. Campbell

Format:DVD

I watched this on Oxygen, and it is delightfully done and thought provoking. The tired-of-her-modern-world protagonist yearns for the world of Jane Austen, when she inadvertently goes through a portal in her bathroom to find herself not only back in time, but in the imaginary world of Pride and Prejudice. This is a wonderful addition to anyone hungry for more Austenmania.

33 of 42 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars My hubby actually watched this with me! January 17, 2009

By Florida Gurl at Heart

Format:DVD

Elliot Cowan is giving Colin a run for his money!!! This series is a look at what it would be like if a modern-day Austen-ite were to live the fantasy. It's hilarious and sweet, my husband actually watched the entire 4 episodes with me (it was broadcast as 4 parts on Ovation). We both thoroughly enjoyed it! I am even spending the extra coin to buy my own copy. Did I mention how HOT Elliot Cowan is in this? Thanks for the wet t-shirt scene, it is now burned into my mind! LOL

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars You Really Otter See This. October 24, 2011

By gixxer

Format:DVD

I've seen this, and it is good. There y'go. Colours nailed firmly to the mast. I know I will agree with all the 5-star reviews, and I know I will just shake my head in disbelief at the one-starrers.

I am, however, inordinately diverted by the antic caperings of the haters. After you've read a couple, you can almost recite the next one on autopilot. Miss Price being repeatedly slated as being vulgar is particularly mystifying. She was just normal. Anyone would think a chavvy ladette had rushed the stage clutching a half-empty bottle of cider...

I also have a particularly soft spot for those who miss the point completely. Bless.

This was an excellent, witty take on P & P. All the right elements were there, and all the right references even to the Firth / Ehle BBC version (a rival network, at that). The music was spot on. Also, if you are a Brit, there was the extra amazement factor of ITV, of all things uncorking something with anything resembling class. A rare thing indeed.

The acting was all top drawer with everyone stealing scenes all over the place. Hugh Bonneville was especially larcenous.

The scripting and delivery of the language also worked well. Everyone has seen the BBC one and you could feel instantly at ease with the rhythm and vocabulary. It worked because it was instantly understandable, and you felt it was authentic. (Well BBC authentic... That's all that matters.) If they had fouled the script up, then the whole thing would have just collapsed in a heap.

I can do no more than recommend this unreservedly. If you do end up hating it, you were probably predisposed to doing so, in which case why did you bother?... If you objected to them playing ducks and drakes with the plot, I think you were probably aiming to buy the real thing, and picked up the wrong DVD box. Read more ›