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I loved the opening sequence

posted 8 years ago by halomaniac88
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reminded me of pop up books I used to read as a child.

[–] Julie-30 8 years ago

I think it's supposed to.

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[–] sundiva 8 years ago

yeah, that was really nicely done.

[–] Julie-30 8 years ago

It was actually based on Austen's History of England, which she wrote as a child and which was illustrated by her sister, Cassandra.

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[–] sakura_droplet 8 years ago

I didn't know that! It reminded me a little of "Horrible Histories." I felt that it was the movie's way of letting you know right off the bat that this was (intentionally) a comedic film. It was cute and amusing.

"Sweetie, go get mommy's bazooka."

[–] Julie-30 8 years ago

Check this out:

http://www.openculture.com/2014/02/15-year-old-jane-austen-writes-a-satirical-history-of-england.html

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[–] teatat 8 years ago

Thanks for the link - I had read this before but I hadn't seen the illustrations.

[–] sakura_droplet 8 years ago

I can totally see the connection, now. Thank you for the link. That adds a nice (extra) touch to the movie.

"Sweetie, go get mommy's bazooka."

[–] Julie-30 8 years ago

My first viewing of the movie was in the company of several fellow Janeites. We recognized the opening immediately as being lifted from "A History of England." We also howled with laughter at the first proposal. It was priceless.

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[–] teatat 8 years ago

I just saw an interview where Burr Steers talks about the illustrations being based on a cartoonist who drew in that style. (He also talks about cutting the dance scene)

http://collider.com/burr-steers-pride-and-prejudice-and-zombies-interview/