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71 out of 100

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6.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

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  • Starring: Frances O'Connor, Jonny Lee Miller
  • Summary: Rozema's progressive interpretation of Jane Austen's novel finds Fanny Price (O'Connor) as a poor relation who at the age of 12 is "rescued" to begin a life in Mansfield Park, the estate of her aunt's husband. Fanny's beauty and bold intelligence become apparent as she attracts suitors and becomes troubled by the class system and the fact that slavery was the source of much of the family's wealth.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    This is an uncommonly intelligent film, smart and amusing too, and anyone who thinks it is not faithful to Austen doesn't know the author but only her plots.
  2. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Peter Stack
    100
    Intelligence and beauty -- and teasing romance -- shape Mansfield Park into a gorgeous, enchanting experience.
  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Ken Fox
    60
    An engaging bit of entertainment.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
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  1. [Anonymous]
    10
    Wonderful!
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