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Masterpiece Theatre: Mansfield Park (2007)

Billie Piper , Blake Ritson , Iain B. MacDonald  |  NR |  DVD
2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (134 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Billie Piper, Blake Ritson
  • Directors: Iain B. MacDonald
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: PBS
  • DVD Release Date: January 29, 2008
  • Run Time: 90 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (134 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000Z27HMW
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,548 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Masterpiece Theatre: Mansfield Park" on IMDb

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In one of Austen's most complex plots, Billie Piper (Doctor Who, The Ruby in the Smoke) stars as Fanny Price, who goes to live with prosperous relatives at Mansfield Park. Fanny navigates a labyrinth of intrigues and affairs among the occupants of the house, while her cousin Edmund Bertram (Blake Ritson, Inspector Lynley Mysteries) remains her stalwart confidant. Also starring Jemma Redgrave (Bramwell) as Fannyís observant aunt.

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250 of 267 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Could have been better...... December 18, 2007
Format:DVD
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen fans have yet to find an adaptation of "Mansfield Park" that truly does justice to the novel. "Pride & Prejudice" and "Persuasion" have their share of successes, with the 1995 versions and the recent versions having (for the most part) become instant classics and fan favorites. But not so for poor "Mansfield Park."

I wanted so badly to love this version, especially with all the press hoopla surrounding the casting of Billie Piper (Dr. Who). The 1980s version starring Sylvestra Le Touzel remains the most faithful adaptation of the book, but has become outdated, is slow moving and tends to drag in places. The 1990s version starring Frances O'Connor is an anathema to Austen purists. This is Mansfield Park in name only, and is a slap on the face for true fans of the book. In short, Janeites were ready for a new and improved adaptation of "Mansfield Park."

Sadly though, this new version falls short of expectations. If you have not read the book, then you will probably like it. If you have - and especially if you count yourself as an Austen purist - then there are many aspects of this version that you may find irritating (or worse..).

I dislike starting my reviews on a negative note, but I was disappointed with this one. Among the shortcomings are as follows (warning - SPOILERS):

- Casting of Billie Piper and Maggie O'Neill. Personally, I find Billie's blonde hair and dark eyebrows very distracting and far too modern for a period piece. Ladies in the Regency era tied their hair back in a bun but the filmmakers totally disregarded this and left Billie to run around like a wild child instead of a proper Regency lady.
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87 of 97 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Mansfield Park--An Unintentional Comedy of Errors January 29, 2008
Format:DVD
As an Austen scholar, I was bracing myself for something that would take liberties with the novel, but it seems that the screenwriter must surely have read only the Cliff notes. Even then, the early part's first-person narrative made me wonder if s/he had picked up her abbreviated version of Jane Eyre instead. An estate called Mansfield Park is indeed involved, but that's about as close it gets.

Even such a massive rewrite might have been tolerable with some accurate historical research, but there are SO many funny mistakes in the representation of both the characters and the period that it was hard to believe this production could appear on (the program once known as) Masterpiece Theatre.

One could hardly determine which was longer and bounced more--Fanny's full and unbound hair or her full and nearly unbound cleavage, as the charity-case companion races shrieking and laughing through the estate. Nor should you look for the novel's complacent, drowsy, plump Lady Bertram (for whom so many have a secret affection); the beautiful but miscast Jemma Redgrave presents an elegant, intelligent mother with sharp insight.

But there's worse. When Henry Crawford drags Maria behind the curtain and declares himself her lover as they grope and grab, I nearly gagged; and when Edmund sits next to a sprawling Fanny after the picnic (no ball) and tells her how lovely she looks, I did gag. Plus, Fanny's absolutely central visit to Portsmith is axed. I don't mind streamlining when the end product is smooth and historically and literarily accurate, but this production was jumpy and jumbled.
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63 of 72 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars disappointing January 27, 2008
Format:DVD
While Mansfield Park is not the most appealing of the Austen novels, it deserved a better effort than this latest version. Most fans of Austen have read the original books, so we understand much of the manners, custom and dress of the times, and have certain expectations. Other reviewers have pointed out the problems, and I agree with them. I also could not get past Fanny's appearance (which was more like a bar maid than even a servant) to have any empathy for the character. I did not understand the director's decision to dress everyone else in the piece for the period and not the main character. Keeping every scene in one spot and mostly in the same room might have been cost effective but hardly does justice to the richer world that Austen was so adept at portraying. Although I own most DVD versions of other Austen productions, I know I will not want to see this again. My recommendation is to watch it on PBS or rent it before you buy.
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64 of 78 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars A decent adaptation of Mansfield Park January 9, 2008
Format:DVD
Of the three iTV 90-minute films done this year, Mansfield Park is my least favorite:
Persuasion and Northanger Abbey were just much better done (even with their faults & foibles). As always, there is not a great adaptation of Mansfield Park available: the 80's version is fairly true to the book, but that Fanny is not my favorite in casting: the 90's version is too modernernized, and this one again, just ends up missing the mark. For one, the story is too much condensed, with so much being left out, that I was almost shocked, for one, to have met Mr Rushworth within the first 4 minutes of the film.

The casting of Billie Piper worked out somewhat: she does a good job of being active of mind and body, but never quite gets the tone of humbleness and quiet servitude which should also accompany this, in the person of Fanny Price. Her blond hair hanging loose and wild (it's never up in a proper Regency hairdo) is far too unrealistic for me, to what would have been expected of a young Regency woman, poor dependent or not (I'm sorry, but her hair would have always been up or pulled back! EXCEPT maybe when she's in her own bedroom). Blake Ritson as Edmund is fine casting, as well as Hayley Atwell as Mary Crawford, Joseph Beattie as Henry Crawford, and Jemma Redgrave as Lady Betram. I found the whole story a bit rushed and stilted, and it seemed to be a whirlwind: if I, avid reader of Jane Austen, had trouble following the storyline, how much more so would someone who had not read the book?
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2.0 out of 5 stars Scenes missing
I watched this production, broken up on Youtube, and wanted something I could watch straight through. I found that the DVD had at least two scenes missing early on. Read more
Published 3 days ago by J. Duray
5.0 out of 5 stars Another good version...
Jane Austen's works are so adaptable to many directors/actors interpretation and visions of production in this modern age. Read more
Published 16 days ago by CJ Swindell
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely movie.
This arrived almost a week early so I am absolutely thrilled with it. Watched it this afternoon an thoroughly enjoyed it., I love period pieces.
Published 1 month ago by rosemary
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie!
I had originally saw the 90's version of Mansfield Park and loved it, but then I heard about this more recent redo of the story and ordered it, and so very glad I did! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Rachel Jacobs
1.0 out of 5 stars Mansfield Park 2012 DVD
The first reviews for this movie do not apply to this 2012 DVD. They apply to the 2008 DVD with Billie Piper. I cannot view this movie because I live in the US. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sister Barbara
4.0 out of 5 stars If you haven't read the book...
I have not read this novel, but am a fan of Jane Austin. I truly enjoyed this film for what it is. It was a low budget film, and it shows. Beside that, the casting was great! Read more
Published 2 months ago by rebecca wiser
2.0 out of 5 stars Not the best version
I love Mansfield Park, and Fanny is one of my favorite heriones from Jane Austen, the first version, was my favorite, with Jonny Lee Miller as Edmund, I never imagined Fanny a... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lois Metlika
3.0 out of 5 stars Not as amazing as I hoped
If you are not familiar with the plot line of Mansfield Park, it is the story of Fanny Price. A poor cousin who is sent to live with her wealthy Aunt and Uncle. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Amy M.
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite version!
I have seen 3 different versions & this one is my favorite, for actors, directing style, locations, etc.
The other versions are a bit creepy...
Published 4 months ago by Aleah Cronk
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and flirty.
This is a real treat to see how the heroine is constant even when there is little hope of her love being returned, another beautiful Jane Austen novel made into a movie.
Published 5 months ago by Lachelle Hassen
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None of the movie versions of Mansfield Park quite captures the book or has the appeal of the other Jane Austen movies. For sticking closest to the book the 1983 mini-series is good but incredibly dull. For adding the sparkle but straying in places from the book Patricia Rozema's 1999 version... Read more
Apr 27, 2008 by Emily Ragsdale |  See all 3 posts
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According to Wikipedia the drama ran for 2 hours including commercial breaks on ITV in the UK and it was 90 minutes without the breaks. The American DVD which I have lists its running time as 86 minutes, although my DVD player shows it as being only 84 minutes. There is a version posted on... Read more
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