Londoner Amanda Price (Jemima Rooper) is a fanatic for Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. She reads it over and over again. The modern world is unsatisfying. Her uncouth boyfriend drunkenly proposes to her. Elizabeth Bennet walks through a hidden door traveling from the Austen literary world into Amanda's bathroom. At the second time, Amanda walks through the door while Elizabeth stays behind and the door gets locked. Amanda pretends to be Elizabeth's friend as the story of Pride and Prejudice unfolds. The story goes wrong and Amanda struggles to set things right.
Jemima Rooper is a great brassy fish out of water. She's a terrific comedic actress. I don't think this is only for fans of Pride and Prejudice. Although a passing knowledge of the characters would be helpful. A deep fandom may actually hinder enjoyment because this is more like an alternate universe. It's great to have a Hex reunion with Christina Cole. I would have liked to have Elizabeth stay in the entire story especially if she's played by Gemma Arterton. This is a fun romp for fans of all kinds.
Jemima Rooper is a great brassy fish out of water. She's a terrific comedic actress. I don't think this is only for fans of Pride and Prejudice. Although a passing knowledge of the characters would be helpful. A deep fandom may actually hinder enjoyment because this is more like an alternate universe. It's great to have a Hex reunion with Christina Cole. I would have liked to have Elizabeth stay in the entire story especially if she's played by Gemma Arterton. This is a fun romp for fans of all kinds.