Masterpiece Theatre: Northanger Abbey | 
 enlarge | Director: Jon Jones
Actors: Jj Field, Felicity Jones
Studio: WGBH Boston
Category: DVD
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Rating:  77 reviews
Sales Rank: 928
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 86 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: WG42199
UPC: 783421421899
EAN: 0783421421899
ASIN: B000Z27HLS
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: January 22, 2008
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Product Description
In Austen s gentle parody of gothic fiction Felicity Jones (Meadowlands) plays romance addict Catherine Morland. Invited to a medieval country house that appeals to her most lurid fantasies she forms a close friendship with the younger son on the estate Henry Tilney (JJ Feild The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton) but their budding romance is mysteriously cut short. Adapted by Andrew Davies.System Requirements:Running Time: 90 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/WGBH BOSTON Rating: NR UPC: 783421421899 Manufacturer No: WG42199
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 Very well done! November 27, 2008
Melily (California, USA)
Okay, I'm a big Jane Austen fan. I watched this movie before I read the book, because I expected the movie would disappoint me, and I knew I would be constantly comparing if I watched it after reading Ms. Austen's masterpiece. However, reading the book afterwards, I was pleasantly surprised by how close to the book the movie really is. The only differences are, of course, the imagined dream sequences and proposal scene, and slight variations towards beginning and towards the end. I thought the dream sequences were very clever and worked with Catherine's character. As to the other liberties taken, they were minor and/or accurate with what I think Ms. Austen would envision. Of course, the book is the ultimate way to experience the story, but I loved this adaption as well. For one thing, it's wonderfully cast. I can't think of a single person that doesn't fit the character they play. JJ Field and Felicity Jones are absolutely perfect! I strongly recommend at least renting or borrowing this adaption. It's one of my favorites!
Northanger Abbey Review November 1, 2008
Susan Webb (USA)
I think this movie was very good!
The acting was great and Catherine acted extremely well.
I haven't read Austen's novel in a very long while, so I cannot say how exact the movie is to the novel. However, there are some comical parts and the ending is truly a happy one.
Overall, I was pleased to see another of Austen's novels come to life.
Masterpiece Theatre: Northanger Abbey October 18, 2008
Cathi Gross (Oxnard, CA)
I really enjoyned Masterpeiece Theatre's Northanger Abbey. I loved the way they captured Catherine's dramtic imagination, and they really caught the horribleness of John Thorpe and his sister Isabella. The actor who played John Thorpe was not good looking either. So there is no way you could possible like this person. He played his part well. At first I wasn't sure if I liked the actor who played Henry Tilney, but he was such a good actor that his looks grew on you and you really ended up liking him.
Anyway, I really enjoyed this movie and felt it stayed true to Jane Austin's version of the story "Northanger Abby"
 Interesting September 7, 2008
Mrs. DeeZ (Florida)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
For someone who has not read the book, the movie was very interesting with an unexpected twist! And as always, Jane Austen delivers a happy ending!
Excellent Entertainment August 30, 2008
Lotus (Oahu, Hawaii)
I thought the story was interesting from beginning to end. The actors were convincing and showed great depth of character. I didn't want it to end and I wish there was a sequel.
It was well worth the price I paid. I was not familiar with this particular story and I was so pleased with the ending.
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