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Title: Yep, 1980-ish
Review: The movie is OK, I suppose, if you read the book and want to now watch some images to go along with that book. And that is the crux of my criticism; given the dated production, one can only watch this movie and not partake in it.More specifically, compared to today's productions of Austen, Dickens, etc. from the BBC and elsewhere, this production is rather bland.The lines are delivered as if they were being read, passion is reserved to the level that one wonders if it exists that all. There is no heated exchange, no believable human interaction, the scenes are devoid of the dirt and chaos of reality.In total, compared to today's productions, there is no "suspension of disbelief".The best I can say about this production is perhaps it would have gotten four stars back in 1980 when he was released.For now, I'll keep it on a shelf while I live the most recent realistic renditions of Austin, Dickens, and the other classics.Regards,
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