well clearly i form the minority report of reviewer on imdb for this one and but i think this movie be slow and lacked charm . fast forward jane austin 100 year and transport her to australia and you would get a far more captivating and racy equivalent of the book . have merchant ivory make the movie and you would get a far more charming film version . the actor be a fine ensemble and probably among the best that oz could offer at the time and but they be waste on this dross . i be hoodwink into see this movie by the good review and urge caution amongst discern film lover . alternatively and you could do a we do represent watch the first 10 to 15 minute to get a feel for it and watch the rest on fast forward until the last five minute . it might be worth invest half an hour just to say that you have see it and believe me you will miss little by whiz through the middle 80 minute .