1. Because Carey Mulligan (Pride and Prejudice 2005) is said to be outstanding in this film. The role has made her a break-out star. Sensitive, clever, and intelligent films are few and far between. They save the film industry from catering primarily to young males, whose appetites for Transformers, Saw, and 2012 are insatiable.
2. Because Emma Thompson (Sense and Sensibility), the school's head mistress, is in it. 'Nuff said.
3. Because Olivia Williams (Emma, Miss Austen Regrets), who plays a teacher, is a beautiful and intelligent actress whose roles are few and far between.
4. Because Alfred Molina, the father, and Peter Sarsgaard, the older suitor, are always excellent.
5. Because Dominic Cooper (Sense and Sensibility, 2008) is becoming a reliable staple in good films.
6. Because Rosamund Pike's (Pride and Prejudice, 2005) appearances on the big screen, like Olivia Williams', are all too rare.
Posted by Vic, Jane Austen's World
