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How sad is this?

Admirable film.

This is a tender, generous movie that likes its characters and presents them as real people, full of flaws and strengths.

A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

In the early 1800's, Catherine Moreland (Felicity Jones) has grown up as the oldest girl in a family of ten children. Her father is a clergyman, so the Morelands are respectable but far from extremely wealthy. Once a tomboy, Catherine, now 18, has become interested in clothes, hairstyles, Gothic novels, and finding a husband. With a vivid imagination, Catherine often daydreams of being the heroine of a Gothic intrigue. Back in the real world, their wealthy neighbors, the Allens, propose to Catherine's parents that she accompany them to Bath for a holiday, Cat is very glad that her parents say yes. Once there, the beautiful but rather naïve young lady meets a handsome man, Henry Tilney (J J Field) almost by accident. It is soon clear that Catherine likes the looks and charm of Mr. Tilney and visa versa. However, the Tilneys are rather above the Morelands in social realms and Mr. Tilney's father, in particular, may be a controlling, dour gentleman. Meanwhile, Catherine makes friends with another beautiful lass in much the same monetary position, Isabella (Carey Mulligan). The two become quite close but, alas, Isabella may be more capricious and worldly than Catherine, interested only in making a good match. When Isabella confides that she is engaged to Catherine's brother, James, Miss Moreland is glad. But, when the young couple finds that cannot marry for two years, due to when money may be available, Catherine is astounded to see her new-found friend flirting with other men. But, oh wait, joy of joys, Catherine is invited to visit Northanger Abbey, the stately home of the Tilneys, to further a friendship with Henry and his sister. This imposing family castle gives rise to further Gothic daydreams about the "lost wing", where Mrs. Tilney passed away some years before. It also comes to the elder Mr. Tilney's attention that Catherine may not be an heiress and "good enough" for his son. Will there be a future for the obviously in love Catherine and Henry? This adaption of Austen's supposed Gothic send-up is quite, quite beautiful. First, the cast is terrific, with Jones a perfection as the lovely but unsophisticated Miss Moreland. Field, too, is great, while Mulligan shines in an early role. All of the other cast members, less well known, are quite fine, too. Then, the sets are breathtaking, the costumes of the finest standard and the cinematography very gorgeous to behold. In truth, the Gothic angle is played up a good deal here while Austen's novel is more focused on the characters ups and downs. Then, too, Miss Moreland is a departure from the wit and verve of Elizabeth Bennett, being more naïve and trusting while retaining a sweet enthusiasm for life that is very fetching. All in all, while this viewer wished the production was longer, this is an excellent watch for those who want quality historical dramas.

I Love BBC Dramas and films,they are so brilliant with great sets,acting,costumes and background scores.I am a period films n Dramas fanatic,I have seen so many of them and all of them are a delight to watch and my favourites.Northanger Abbey is another feather in the cap for BBC as it is a great TV film though I wish it was a little longer because I loved the film and the chemistry between Felicity Jones and J.J field.BBC just are so good at adapting the novels that even if you haven't read the book it will still be a enjoyable watch.I haven't read any Jane Austen books but I have watched all the miniseries and films based on her novels,they are just so brilliant and enjoyable.Northanger Abbey is no different and the story was very good and the acting by the main lead and Mr Tillney sister was really good.The costumes were beautiful so was the jewellary and sets,dances.BBC just do a fantastic job in recreating the Victorian era ,love u BBC.

This is a really lovely TV/film version of this book, and of course... the script is by master adapter Andrew Davies. He is just magnificent. Carey Mulligen (Bleak House, The Amazing Mrs. Prichard) is a young actress who really understands period drama, and can bring her full self to it without seeming modern. She is excellently cast as the "bad" friend of the lead. Catherine Walker gives us an excellent interpretation of the "good" friend, and JJ Field gives us the most charming Henry Tilney. He is handsome and smart and fun and good. (The stuff of a girl's dreams, as he is supposed to be.) Despite the short running time length, everything is here that needs to be here, and the costumes in this are gloriously beautiful, and tell us a lot about the character. We have only to look at the neckline of Isabella & Eleanor's dresses to know all we need to know about them. Felicity Jones as our lead Catherine is just perfect... all the right notes. I did enjoy the version done in the 1980s?... even though the fantasy sections were very modern pop-punk with music by "art of noise." It worked... but this current one will be much more enjoyed by the purists. ENJOY this masterful adaptation!

loved this movie! J Field and felicity Jones did an awesome job and have brought back romance to a movie..clean and tastefully done. henry's character was witty and you can't help being drawn to him and Catherine's character is complete innocence...unfortunately for me, i watched it too many times,,thank you for such a romantic, witty, and innocent movie..look forward to seeing more work by these actors, although in Canada we don't seem to get as much as i would like..good luck to these very talented actors. i would have loved to see more of the countryside of the movie, apparently it was filmed in ireland,would have loved to see more od the beautiful buildings such as woodston.