Shorter than the BBC version, but still true to the book. Some excellent casting, other than Mr Bingley who we thought very weak. Lavish balls, evidently a much higher budget for extras than the BBC had; all in all, very enjoyable.Quote-right

this is absolutely worth consuming. it’s a beautiful love story. i was delighted throughout. the scenery was gorgeous. the costumes were wonderful. the woman beautiful, and yes macfadyen is no firth but he was marvelous. i have not read the novel so was completely unaware of what was going to happen. watching this, at first, i did not like mr. darcy. i felt he was arrogant and proud. i could not understand how everyone wanted their own mr. darcy only to fall madly in love with him by the end. it reminds me of a time where manners,(a thing i love), were so important. the love story is lovely but i was more intrigued by the relationships within the family, especially with all the sisters. to me, the family dynamic was the most enjoyable. it was magical, i wanted to disappear into this fairy tale.

For an avid fan of the novel, this movie strays too far for my taste.

Characters and events were left out. The main leads were more open about expressing their feelings in the end, and at a certain point Elizabeth was just plain rude to Darcy at a ball – which probably works better in a 2000’s movie, but I couldn’t help but thinking ’that’s not at all how they’d be like’. Perhaps there is just too much material in the novel to be crammed into a movie. Maybe that’s why the BBC’s 5 hour long mini-series is so much better than this adaptation.

On the characters:

Darcy had an overly melodramatic look in his eyes the whole time, while it should have been just plain arrogant. Keira’s Elizabeth was ok though (minus the rudeness, but that’s just script), Catherine De Bourgh was great. And it certainly was very interesting to see another take on some familiar characters as Mr. Bingley and Mr. Collins, the director gave them their own interpretation which was good/refreshing to see.

I watched this movie with my best friend, who is also my official P&P co-fan, and we both loved it. I don’t think there needs to be a constant comparison between this version and the 1995 BBC adaptation. They are obviously both very different, and I don’t think one is better than the other, they both have their qualities and problems.

I love this version. First of all, I am in complete and total awe before the soundtrack. I bought the CD the day after watching the movie, two weeks ago, and I listened to it a whooping 50 times since. It really serves the story and the “Postcard to Henry Purcell” piece gets me everytime, especially when I think of the dance at Netherfield.

Keira Knightley : I am not objective. I adore her. She is the prettiest actress alive and has such liveliness that it makes Elizabeth shine just like she has to. I was a bit sceptic before putting the DVD in the player about a non-Colin Firth-Mr. Darcy, but Matthew Macfadyan convinced me – a Mr. Darcy essentially need the ability to look at Lizzie in a moving way, and that he did. They had a great chemistry together.

The DVD itself lacks a bit in extras, but the menus are pretty and the video quality is quite good. I watched it twice already and plan to see it many, many more. The sole problem with that movie is that my boyfriend believes it is quite too feminine for him! Please, help me convince him ;)

I liked the 1940’s Pride & Prejudice directed by Robert Z. Leonard. It starred Greer Garson & Lawrence Olivier. The characters are easy to fall in love with and the story is a lot lighter and funnier. These and other remakes don’t compare in my opinion.

I am on a romance high after watching this movie. Makes me love love.

It is simply enchanting!!!

Watch the bonus material…it’s wonderful as well!

A terrific movie. I love period pieces and this is one of the best I’ve seen in a long, long time. Very well directed, nice sets and costumes, great score. Definetly worth a look-see.

Though i would not rate this movie as well as the miniseries of the same title, this movie is certainly an excellent one and takes an original look at the book (also of the same title). While there are a few changes and fast forwards it was overall another very pleasant foray into Austen’s world. The music is excellent and the scenery beautiful. The tone is also unique. Definitely worth consuming.

wow…I have just finished watching it and this movie is absolutely worth consuming!!! Such nice camera shots, the play of actors, the scenery, the lovely countryside…It really grabbed me:)Now I want to read the book and I will do it , moreover I’ll read it in English as I think some part of the book is lost in translation.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there was a thousand Mr. Darcy’s swarming the earth?

Unfortunately, there aren’t.

Great movie though!

I really liked the camera shots (they did some subtle, quick movements to enhance surprises or emotions), the scenery, and I thought Mr. Darcy was portrayed really well!

On an airplane. Oh dear

Liz and I saw it at the Hollywood. big male cat in the window, new make-up at Shoppers, pumpkin muffin