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Summary: Good-I love it!
Review: This excellent BBC film is a wonderful example of love in 19th century England. Colin Firth is spectacular-I wonder how he can frown that long! Jennifer Ehle shines as the outgoing Elizabeth. I would reccomend you read the novel "Pride and Prejudice" before seeing the movie, as you might get a little confused on who is who. Altogether, this performance is spectacular.
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Summary: WARNING: A review of the format not the story
Review: I adore the adaptation, the actors, everything. I would love to give this the 5 stars it deserves, I own the miniseries on both the 6 VHS set and this special edition DVD. For convenience sake, the DVD is well, easier; no more waiting to rewind and plugging in a new tape every hour. However, if this is your reason for upgrading, I say burn it from your tapes.This DVD is such low quality, you realize from the first scene the degredation, you can barely see Netherfield when Bingly and Darcy first consider the property. The cuts between episodes are choppy and startling at times, the music does not always align correctly. I ignored a similar review when buying mine, thinking that I am not such a stickler, or film buff that I will notice so much, and I admit here I was wrong. I now cherish the Netherfield ball because for some reason the color and sound of that scene is far superior to the rest of the film. Even with the low quality sacrificed, still they could not fit it all on one disc with extra features on the second? This DVD is deplorable; and I truly wish the reformatting was entrusted to one of the many fan'atic's, of this otherwise near perfect film, who would have done it credit. I can only hope a remastered version will be released.
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Summary: Best adaption of a Jane Austin novel I have ever seen!
Review: I confess, that I absolutely loved the novel Pride and Prejudice. If allowed, I could go on and on about it. However, often when screen versions are released elements are left out, added, the plot is changed, etc. And, from my experience, the screen versions rarely turn out to be as good as the novel. But this version of "Pride and Prejudice" is a definite exception, in my opinion. When you read a novel without first seeing any screen version, like I did, sometimes you have a notion of what you think the characters and places will look like. And how many times have you then watched the movie and thought the characters were not at all the way you "pictured" them? But the casting, the setting, the plot, the portrayal of the characters of this version all seemed to live up to, not just my expectations, but also the novel itself - I think, more so then I had even hoped for. I think this may be one of the very best screen adaptations of a novel ever done. Even if you have never read a Jane Austin novel, or seen a movie based on one of her novels, I still recommend this mini-series as a wonderful romantic comedy, complete with plot twists and turns you may very well not see coming. This is one of my favorite movies, period. I highly recommend it.
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Summary: I Didn't Understand, So I watched it again
Review: I first watched the movie on PBS. I didn't fully understand who some of the characters were and how they fit into the picture. I bought the movie so that I could watch it again. I now understand what was going on. I know things back then are not the way they are now, except the fact that most of the time money is everything. How did we get from there to here? Some standards have gone down the trash. The ladies and gentlemen all talk so proper. Lizzie is so stubborn. But her mother got to me the most. I found her nagging voice very irritating and the way she could change her opinion of other people so quickly so she does not look stupid to her family and friends. Mr.Darcy is proof that you can change the first impression you give other people. But it also helps you to see that if you never tell anyone how you feel, how will you ever know how they feel. And most of all I did get that warm and tinglely feeling at the end of the movie.
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Summary: Uniformily Charming!
Review: The film itself is utter perfection. It gets better every time I watch it! However, I have to give this DVD only 4 stars because the quality leaves something to be desired. I don't mind the widescreen transition; it's the color of the film that bothers me. A former owner of the 6-tape collection, I know how the colors of this movie are intended to look, rich and fall-like, and to accomodate this new DVD I have to turn my contrast way down so as to not be blinded by the washed-out whiteness of the movie! I don't know why they would mess with colors, and that's my only qualm with this DVD.
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Summary: Don't get caught without this...
Review: I am a big beleaver in reading the book after you've seen the movie or you will just be disappointed by the movie. In this case I disagree with myself. I love this movie. The cast is excellent. I could not see anyone else playing these roles as well. If you don't know who Colin Firth is or you do but don't know why - this is the movie for you. This is the movie that made every woman who saw it fall in love with him. I've owned this movie since it was available on video. I have watched so many times that I find myself repeating lines from it in my everyday conversations. It is a must have for any Austen fan or those that like a Romantic Drama.
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Summary: A new Jane Austin fan
Review: While in the rental store, I chanced upon this movie. I was surprised to find that I truely enjoyed it from beginning to end. So much so, that I purchased this title for my movie library. I've watched this move over thirty times, and each time I find some facial expression, or comment, that I'd not noticed before. This movie wonderfully protrays the period, with it's overt and covert suggestions toward love. I truly enjoy watching Colin Firth. He protrayed Mr. Darsy like no one else ever has. This, movie is highly recommended, and ranks within the top 10, as far as love stories go. A+ for the BBC.
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Summary: worth your time
Review: when people hear that i have actually watched a six hour miniseries of pride and prejudice, they think i am nuts, but honestly this one is worth it. it really is true to jane austen. while at times the acting is not exactly the most superior, it is still really great. even if you haven't read the book, it's still worth it, although i would recommend reading the book first (obviously). although minor things every here and there are changed, it really is not too drastic. the premise of the miniseries is the famous love story between elizabeth bennet (prejudice) and mr. darcy (pride). their pride and prejudice prevents them from being together. it also has a lot of social satire. but really, the characters in the movie are exactly as i pictured them in the book. colin firth is mr. darcy all in all. i really couldn't think of anyone better. i also must say mrs. bennet was great comic relief throughout the movie. but although its six hours, it never lags. and it does go a bit quicker than reading the whole book again. gives me a little "boost" :-). but honestly, its good. i highly recommend it to almost anyone. if british movies are not your thing, don't bother.
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Summary: Better Than I Could Have Imagined
Review: This is the best miniseries, indeed the best movie, that I have ever seen. Prior to seeing Pride and Prejudice, I was neither a fan of Colin Firth nor of Jane Austen. Now, I find that I cannot get enough of either. Firth, as Mr. Darcy, is brooding and quiet, yet likeable and handsome. Ehle, as Elizabeth Bennet, is brilliant. Their facial expressions, the long glances between them, and Austen's marvelous dialogue...I highly recommend this movie for anyone who likes romance, period pieces, Jane Austen, BBC productions. It's well worth the price.
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Summary: First and Last Impressions
Review: I cannot say enough good things about this film. As a movie buff and English teacher I can honestly say that this is the finest film adaptation of any classic novel ever made. The screenplay is remarkably faithful, the costuming and settings are breathtaking, and the casting presents the strongest and most consistent ensemble I have ever witnessed. All this coming from someone who has never seen a good film version of any novel to the extent that I no longer thought it possible. Ladies beware, Colin Firth as the definitive Darcy will make you swoon. Jennifer Ehle, as Lizzy, has stolen my heart. Please don't tell my wife but I have never been so deeply in love with any actress. Her inspired interpretation of Elizabeth Bennet does Austen's brilliant satire great credit. No one has ever rendered Austen's sardonic character studies more vividly than Simon Langton's production. Persuasion was wonderful, Sense and Sensibility was remarkable, but this rendition of Austen is absolutely sublime. Without a doubt one of the best things I have ever seen on the silver screen. An absolute MUST for all Jane Austen fans.
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