Jane Austen writes long (and sometimes boring) novels of the social mores of another time . . . if you don't like period pieces that dwell on how society worked way back then, and it's effect on interpersonal relationships, you're probably NOT going to like most adaptations of Jane Austen's work. I, personally, LIKE Jane Austen's work, and most adaptations of it, tho I'd be the first to admit I have NOT seen them all.
Some I'd highly recommend The Age of Innocence (1993), Ethan Frome (1993), Sense and Sensibility (1995), Mansfield Park (1999), The House of Mirth (2000) and Pride and Prejudice (both the 1980 and 1995 versions), I even liked the Gurinder Chadha's Indian version, Bride and Prejudice (2004), tho I did NOT like the 1940 version with Greer Garson and to be honest, I didn't much care for The Reef, aka Passion's Way, (1999) in spite of liking many of the actor other works.
I would recommend this mini-series. It had almost all of Austen's great characterization, brought to life by quite a talented list of actors. Absolutely gorgeous cinematography with beautiful shots of England. And a depressing, if realistic view of life in the Regency period of English history.
One interesting fact I found was that "The Buccaneers" was Edith Wharton's last novel, and she never finished writing it. It was finished (and published) by another author.
All in all, I think that this was a splendid adaption of The Buccaneers.
Some I'd highly recommend The Age of Innocence (1993), Ethan Frome (1993), Sense and Sensibility (1995), Mansfield Park (1999), The House of Mirth (2000) and Pride and Prejudice (both the 1980 and 1995 versions), I even liked the Gurinder Chadha's Indian version, Bride and Prejudice (2004), tho I did NOT like the 1940 version with Greer Garson and to be honest, I didn't much care for The Reef, aka Passion's Way, (1999) in spite of liking many of the actor other works.
I would recommend this mini-series. It had almost all of Austen's great characterization, brought to life by quite a talented list of actors. Absolutely gorgeous cinematography with beautiful shots of England. And a depressing, if realistic view of life in the Regency period of English history.
One interesting fact I found was that "The Buccaneers" was Edith Wharton's last novel, and she never finished writing it. It was finished (and published) by another author.
All in all, I think that this was a splendid adaption of The Buccaneers.