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Pride And Prejudice : Complete BBC Series - 10th Anniversary Edition [1995]
starring: Jennifer Ehle, Colin Firth, David Bamber, Crispin Bonham-Carter, Anna Chancellor

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Audience Rating: Universal, suitable for all
Binding: DVD
EAN: 5014503102326
Format: Anamorphic, Box set, PAL
Label: 2 Entertain Video
Manufacturer: 2 Entertain Video
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: 2 Entertain Video
Region Code: 2
Release Date: September 12, 2005
Running Time: 327 minutes
Studio: 2 Entertain Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1995
Sales Rank: 33

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.co.uk Review:
In spite of the quality of the more recent Keira Knightley-starring big-screen interpretation, it’s the mid-90s BBC mini-series of Pride and Prejudice that’s still regarding by many as the definitive telling of Jane Austen’s classic.

Featuring, as many swooning admirers will already know, Colin Firth in a career-topping performance as Mr Darcy, Pride and Prejudice is the timeless tale of seemingly impossible romance. On one hand, there’s the wealthy, single Mr Darcy, and on the other is Elizabeth, a woman Darcy believes is beneath him. Across six sumptuous hours of this classic mini-series, their story then slowly bubbles, aided by some excellent supporting performances. Nods must go to the likes of Jennifer Ehle, Susannah Harker, Anna Chancellor and Julia Sawalha, to highlight but a handful.

It’s not just in front of the camera where Pride and Prejudice scores, though. The production values are absolutely outstanding, with this really a watermark for BBC costume drama production. Add in Simon Langton’s diligent direction, and this is one of those rare occasions where everything seemingly effortlessly falls into place, with outstanding end results.

Over ten years since it was first broadcast, the particular take on Pride and Prejudice remains as vital, moving and compelling as it was first time round. And if it’s ever topped, it’s going to take something really, really special to do it… --Jon Foster

DVD Description:
Regency romance, full of pace, style, wit and passion. Filmed in the stately homes and country mansions of old England, with a first-rate production team and a cast of Britain's finest character actors, this really is unmissable. Starring Colin Firth, Jennifer Ehle, Allison Steadman and Julia Sawalha

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Synopsis:
The bicentennial production of Jane Austen's novel is given the most lavish treatment yet, in this acclaimed television mini-series. PRIDE AND PREJUDICE stars Jennifer Ehle (POSSESSION) as Elizabeth Bennet, a witty and headstrong young woman in 19th century England. When she meets the standoffish Mr. Darcy (Colin Firth), they initially clash, but there may be something deeper behind their animosity. Firth (BRIDGET JONES' DIARY) sets the standard for period film heroes with his portrayal of Mr. Darcy, a character sure to make both minds and hearts race. The classic novel of manners, society, and love includes much of Austen's rich commentary on human nature, and features extensive, gorgeous location shooting in and around historic English country homes.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- NOT the best version of P&P.
After all the hype surrounding the charming Mr Firth and Miss Ehle, I looked forward to seeing this newer version of P&P, only to be sadly disappointed. In comparison to the excellent 1980's BBC version adapted by Fay Wheldon (why oh why have they not released it on region 2?)there were many aspects of this more recent production that made me cringe. The strength of the 80's production lies chiefly in the superb casting of ALL the characters and the fine balance found between the many connective relationships - and here lies the weakness of this newer version. Some key characters are played with attitudes or behaviour which seemed a little too modern, and lacking in the necessary 'manners' of the time - a major oversight considering that P&P ... Read More:

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- Just marvellous!
Don't even think twice about acquiring this, it is an absolute marvel of an adaptation.
Jennifer Ehle's performance as Elizabeth Bennett is breathtaking, as is Colin Firth's Mr. Darcy.
The role of Mr. Collins has been cast, and acted, to perfection, as has the whole Bennett family.
This is a truly unforgettable production, and cannot be missing from your collection if you are an ardent Austen fan.

Rating:

- Unremarkable, I preferred the film version
Having watched the film version of this, I thought I owed it to myself to watch the series, which I was told was better because it had more time to go into detail and develop the characters. However, I was severely disappointed. I preferred the film version. I'm sorry to say I STILL haven't read the book (I will, I promise!) but I've got a good enough idea of what happens, and I think they did a good job of cutting out any unnecessary parts for the film version. I felt this version dragged, and the characters were nowhere near as well cast. I'm a huge Colin Firth fan, and I eagerly awaited the wet white shirt scene - which was admittedly very nice - but in the rest of it he was very samey. Just giving his customary haughty stare and not much ... Read More:

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- Not Jane Austen
'Pride and Prejudice' is the most famous - but by no means the best - of Jane Austen's novels. Like all of Austen's other works, it is a brilliantly observant, ironic and satirical depiction of society as it was in the early nineteenth century. This is inter-weaved with intricate character studies, gripping romances and some surprising plot twists.

The romance here concerns the delightful Elizabeth Bennett and the somewhat haughty Mr Darcy. However, the main focus of the story is the development of Elizabeth's character. As the narrative progresses, she becomes astonished by the behaviour of those around her, as well as that of herself.

This six-part serialisation, originally transmitted in 1995, is the most well known ... Read More:

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- The Best Adaptation of Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" - Believe Me!
Before I ever knew about Jane Austen and her novels, I'd watched BBC "Pride and Prejudice" - when I was a teenager. I have to say that I fell in love with whole story; I adore Ms. Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy slow bubbling romance; the Bennet family made me laugh. I even had a crush on Colin Firth then. LOL... Anyway, I love everything about the series; so much so that I took up reading Jane Austen's novels.

A few years ago, I finally bought the DVD of this BBC Series from Amazon.Co.UK, and proudly added it to my movie collection.

I saw the Hollywood re-make of Pride and Prejudice, but that didn't do justice to Jane Austen's novel. The BBC's version is 10X better. I've always say that the British have always been very ... Read More:

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