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Pride & Prejudice - 2005
starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew MacFadyen, Brenda Blethyn, Donald Sutherland, Tom Hollander
directed by: Joe Wright

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Audience Rating: Universal, suitable for all
Binding: DVD
EAN: 5050582391251
Format: Anamorphic, PAL
Label: Universal Pictures Video
Manufacturer: Universal Pictures Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Universal Pictures Video
Region Code: 2
Release Date: February 06, 2006
Running Time: 121 minutes
Studio: Universal Pictures Video
Theatrical Release Date: 2005
Sales Rank: 446

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.co.uk Review:
Rightly winning wide acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic, this latest take on Jane Austen’s classic Pride & Prejudice is a real, all-round triumph. The age-old story still holds real resonance, and it follows the tale of five sisters dealing with love, and the many trials and tribulations that brings.

There are so many delights to director Joe Wright’s take on the story, and his direction is a strong place to start. In spite of having to condense the tale to fit a movie running time, he nonetheless injects a real energy and intelligence to his retelling, and he’s served supremely well by his cast. Backed up by strong support by the likes of Brenda Blethyn and Donald Sutherland, it’s Keira Knightley in the lead turn who’s a real surprise here. Her performance is a real joy, and very much at the core of the film’s success.

The film inevitably draws comparison with the superb 1995 BBC adaptation, and while arguably it doesn’t quite scale the same peaks, it’s to the credit of the filmmakers that their version still holds strong. For this is a tremendously enjoyable drama, and one that should continue to find an audience for a long time to come. An excellent film.--Simon Brew

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- Beautiful vision
At the time of writing, I am the 315th to review this DVD, so here's my twopennyworth. There is no need to relay the story, for if you don't know it by now ...

There is an amazing long opening take in this film. In fact there are a number of several long takes. On a technical level, there are a number of fresh and exciting scenes to ponder, such as Lizzie twirling on the farmhouse swing as the seasons pass around her. Or the window-work of Lizzie's own home as the family settles down to its night-time occupations room by room. Or Lizzie staring in the mirror at the home of Mr Collins as day turns to night. And here Mr D'Arcy arrives and leaves his letter, departing in the half-light. In the commentary that accompanies the DVD, Joe ... Read More:

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- Disappointing
Having watched the BBC serial and been an avid fan since it was produced, I was intrigued to watch the film. However, it was really disappointing. The most frustrating thing about it, is it doesn't stay true to the book. There are so many parts which are totally inaccurate. It does get better as it progresses with some beautiful scenes, although these are totally fabricated to appeal to the viewer, rather than tell the true story.

Rating:

- Brilliant!!!!!
how can people possibly say this is better than the bbc version??!! having seen both many times i can safely say that this movie is a real treat, with all characters (except maybe georgiana and mr collins) played true to the novel. keira knoghtley gives a great performance as the spirited heroine and matthew macfadyen- the true darcy! he gives a subbtle performance that melts the heart. we are left with feeling that darcy really has brought down his barriers and is no longer the rather popous chap we thought he was. the supporting cast ddo a great job too- brenda blethyn, donald sutherland and rosamud pike all give great performances. soundtrack is great too - dario marianelli never fails to disappoint. such a good film :)!!!

Rating:

- absolute hogwash
I'm not going to mention the acting etc - it was utter tripe but everyone else has already said that. And the casting was truly uninspired. But it was the screenplay itself that really deserves the full wrath of mankind for its woeful inadequacy.

Everyone knows that condensing a full size novel into a relatively short film is not an easy task. It will require considerable imagination and lateral thinking. Now Emma Thompson's Sense & Sensibility isn't like my fave film ever but she had clearly spent a considerable amount of time and thought working out what was essential to the story and what wasn't, what ideas worked well in both media and what could be scrapped/replaced. This attention to detail resulted in a film that worked ... Read More:

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- Never like a book
Well what can i say after reading some of the other reviews i had to right my own, some say it is not like the book well i say when are films ever like the book they are taken from. You have to take this film as it is, a lovely romancic story, which it is. But most of all it has inspired me to read the book, and other Jane Austen books, which i had only took a fleeting look at before. I would say watch the film, as it is well worth it, but never expect it to be like the book.

DVD : Pride & Prejudice - 2005