Comments on: Classic Romantic Moment: Northanger Abbey’s Mr. Tilney and Catherine Banter At A Ball

By: Andréa Ilha

Andréa Ilha — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 21:13:39 +0000

Olá!

Sou uma brasileira de quase meio século de vida que nunca tinha assistido a uma adaptação de Jane Austen. Há poucos dias, tive a alegria de conhecer algumas, bem como tive o imenso e incomensurável prazer de assistir a esta adaptação. Depois, fiquei pensando: o que há de tão bom no tal Mr. Darcy? Assisti a duas versões de “Orgulho e Preconceito” e não consegui entender toda a paixão que ele desperta. Para mim, a paixão acendeu (e segue acesa!) pelo doce, meigo, lindo, charmoso e encantador Mr. Tilney! Que homem adorável! Os sorrisos! Os olhares! E o beijo fofo, tímido, atrapalhado e delicioso que acontece no final!

Sem dúvidas, para mim, este é o personagem mais lindo das adaptações que tenho visto, e todos os homens do mundo deveriam ser totalmente Mr. Tilney, por quem valeria a pena ser a mulher mais ingênua e boba, e deixá-lo brincar e rir à vontade.

Eu suspiro com vocês!
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By: T. Daly

T. Daly — Mon, 02 May 2022 23:51:19 +0000

In reply to Faith. Agree! I know I recommend it to everyone! JJ Feild is a favorite of mine and Catherine and Henry are my favorite JA couple!

By: pancake_bacon

pancake_bacon — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 23:47:00 +0000

I might have come to this post late, but I pretty much lived through the same reactions as Amirah watching JJ Feilds’ wonderful nuances as Mr Tilney. I felt like pausing the screen for all those delightfully teasing/smirky expressions, so thanks ever so much for doing that for us on this post. The other appealing tease-y moment is when Catherine Morland apologizes to the Tilney siblings for the “kidnapping” and Henry throws it back to her face in the most adorable way possible!

By: Ruth

Ruth — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 00:35:00 +0000

Fantastic film. At least the stars are the right age. Alot of Jane Austen films have actors who are too old to play the parts. Henry and Catherine are great together. Some people say these films don’t adhere to JA’s words but after all they say adapted from etc. I love that these adaptations are spiced up ever so slightly. If Jane Austen could have published all her true thoughts I am sure these scenes would have been there but in that time she dare not. Wish we had some men now with the wit and manners of that time.

By: Rissi

Rissi — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 20:08:00 +0000

I adore this film! It’s been way too long since I watched it, but I remember thinking it the cutest Austen adaptation I’d seen. 🙂

By: Amirah Yasin

Amirah Yasin — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 04:03:00 +0000

In reply to Faith. Glad that you agree =) it's so lovely of a film! And do I agree about his face!

By: Faith

Faith — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 00:42:00 +0000

I love this movie! You definitely were not getting carried away (though anyone, including myself, could get carried away with Mr. Tilney’s face). This scene is so romantically adorable. It’s sad that more people don’t know of this great Jane Austen classic.

By: Amirah Yasin

Amirah Yasin — Sun, 11 Oct 2015 19:28:00 +0000

In reply to Karon. I really, really need to read it! He was one of my favorites as well! I just picked one from the movie, though I agree there were many to choose from :)

By: Karon

Karon — Sun, 11 Oct 2015 15:04:00 +0000

This is one of my favourite movies. JJ Feild was perfect with his mischievous smiles and his teasing comments. Henry Tilney is one of my very favourite JA heroes. I’m surprised that you were able to pick only one romantic moment between he and Catherine because there were so many. If you haven’t, I recommend you read the book. Tilney is the master of the subtle compliment.