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India Press Store - Sense & Sensibility Collector's Set (Sense & Sensibility 2008 / Miss Austen Regrets / Persuasion 2007)
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List Price: $49.98
Our Price: $34.86
Your Save: $ 15.12 ( 30% )
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Manufacturer: BBC Warner
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Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Warner Brothers
EAN: 0883929011476
Format: Box set
Label: BBC Warner
Manufacturer: BBC Warner
Number Of Items: 3
Publisher: BBC Warner
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2008-04-08
Running Time: 267
Studio: BBC Warner
Theatrical Release Date: 2008-02-03
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Summary: Love Jane Austen
Comment: The novels of Jane austen are timeless, and I love them. The British remakes of these books and films are wonderful. All three of the films were well done. I have other Persuasion and Sense and Sensibility movies. The new ones are comparable to these older ones. I am more partial to the Persuasion with Cyrian Hinds in but the newer one did wonderful credit in itself. Thank you BBC
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Summary: Persuasion
Comment: I have seen (I believe) every screen adaptation of Jane Austen's novels and loved them all, but the 2007 adaptation by the BBC starring Sally Hawkins is my favorite. I thought this film was impeccably done. The acting, directing, costumes, art direction, pacing - all impeccable.
I have been surprised by the many reviewers who didn't like the running scene or the kiss. I felt both were perfectly done, and here's why: a good story is one of conflict and resolution. Poor Anne, called upon repeatedly to be the dutiful daughter, went through one frustration after another while trying to re-connect with Captain Wentworth - her personal story was repeated conflict with no resolution. By the end, when she had made up her mind that no amount of persuasion would prevent her from breaking free of the social roles imposed on her, she literally RAN from them and to the man she loved... it was an act that was at once bold, out of character, and wrong for her times. It showed the depth of her need. I thought it was a stroke of directorial (or screenplay?) genius, and the powerful piano accompaniment was perfectly suited to it.
As far as "the kiss" : Hey, she waited eight years for that kiss, she wasn't going to just rush through it. Would you? I thought it was one of the most tender moments I've ever seen on film.
If you've ever been involved in a love that was tentative and unsure, and you remember that desperate yearning, that aching that you felt before things were ultimately resolved, then you will be moved to tears by the last five minutes of this film.
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Summary: Delightful movies
Comment: I watched Sense and Sensibility and Persuasion on PBS, but had missed the showing of Miss Austen Regrets. When I saw that all three were in one package for a great price, I jumped at the chance. This is my favorite version of Sense and Sensibility and I really enjoyed Miss Austen Regrets. I thought it would be more of a documentary, but it was quite engaging - along the lines of Becoming Jane. There is an audio version of a documentary on the DVD as well. It is at least an hour long. There is a good amount packed into one package!
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Summary: Must-see!
Comment: We're huge fans of the A&E production of "Pride & Prejudice" so we were thrilled when we learned that the same producers had created this collection. It is everything we were hoping for-- superb acting, breathtaking settings and a riveting Jane Austen storyline.
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Summary: Wonderful product, great price.. As always
Comment: This is a lovely gift set at an excellent price. The shipping is of course free with super saver shipping.. Even so, items always arrive promptly. When I'm looking for quality with a good price and security I can rely on I always shop amazon. -Claire-
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Editorial Reviews:
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1) Sense and Sensibility From acclaimed writer Andrew Davies (BBCs Pride and Prejudice starring Colin Firth) comes this enchanting new adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel about love and marriage. Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve when she falls in love with the charming but unsuitable John Willoughby ignoring her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behavior leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Elinor sensitive to social convention struggles to conceal her own romantic disappointment even from those closest to her. Will the sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find personal happiness in a society where status and money govern the rules of love? 2) Miss Austen Regrets A biopic unraveling the secrets of the elusive author based on Jane Austen's actual letters and diaries. 3) Persuasion Anne Elliot fell deeply in love with the handsome young naval officer Frederick Wentworth at the age of nineteen. But with neither fortune nor rank to recommend him Anne was persuaded to break off her engagement. Eight years later Anne has lived to regret her decision. She never stopped loving Wentworth and when he returns from sea with fortune and rank she can only watch as every eligible young woman in the district falls at his feet.Running Time: 269 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/BBC UPC: 883929011476 Manufacturer No: 1000037335
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