Mansfield Park

I guess it all comes from trying to condense a huge book into 1 1/2 hours. Though I liked the movie, I was dissatisfied as I watched. The development of these deep and complex relationships was so quick and surface level. Unless you've already read the book, it was too shallow and leaves too much unsaid. If you've read the book, then I guess it's a good reminder of the different scenes and characters...and a reminder of what the story really is. But if you did read the book, did Fanny really look like that? Did you think the realtionships were sufficiently explored? (I know that it can only be done in a representative way in film, but still! ) To be fair, all Jane Austen works have redeeming characters, and I especially liked Edmund.
So, this wasn't my favorite Jane Austen book-to-film. I am still dreaming of Catherine! I want to live that life...not the aristocratic one...the one of her childhood. A simple life in the country with tons of kids, laughing and running free in the outdoors, surrounded by family and good friends, and able to walk everywhere in town! Does it exist now? Oh, and the gorgeous dresses, but for sure that doesn't exist!
Can't wait until the next Masterpiece Theatre!