Pride And Prejudice (DVD, 2011)

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Actor: Keira knightley. Actor: Keira Knightley. Adaptation of the classic novel by Jane Austen starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen. When wealthy Mr Bingley (Simon Woods) and his friend, the dashing Mr Darcy (Macfadyen), arrive in a small Hertfordshire town, Mrs Bennett (Brenda Blethyn) sees it as the perfect opportunity to marry off her eligible daughters.

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This version of Jane Austen's fiercely beloved novel has the daunting task of living up not only to the classic book, but also to the excellent 1995 miniseries of the same name. Yet 2005's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE is up to the task, thanks to lively pacing, a witty script, an excellent cast, and clever direction from British newcomer Joe Wright. The surprisingly still-relevant story follows the five Bennet sisters as they deal with suitors and love, as their mother desperately schemes to marry them off advantageously. Sweet-tempered beauty Jane (Rosamund Pike) develops feelings for the equally amiable and extremely wealthy Mr. Bingley (Simon Woods), but forces conspire to keep them apart while Lizzie (Keira Knightley) finds herself first appalled by, but gradually drawn to, Bingley's aloof, intelligent, and socially awkward friend, Mr. Darcy (Matthew MacFayden). The movie, at just over two hours, is forced to cut and condense a number of the book's subplots, and at times it tries to heighten the drama of certain scenes. But, for the most part, it's as faithful to the spirit of the original as time and cinematic convention allow. The tremendous supporting cast includes Brenda Blethyn as Mrs. Bennet and Donald Sutherland as her wry, withdrawn husband; Jena Malone as teenage twit Lydia; Judi Dench, effortlessly haughty and imperious, as Lady Catherine de Bourg; and Tom Hollander, who steals every scene he's in as the ludicrously pompous and awkward Mr. Collins. The movie's script, adapted by Deborah Moggach, manages to be proto-feminist without becoming anachronistic and, like the novel, it is incisive about the class politics and gender inequalities of the day.

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ProducerEric Fellner, Paul Webster, Tim Bevan
EAN5050582794915
eBay Product ID (ePID)102187055

Product Key Features

Film/TV TitlePride and Prejudice
ActorClaudie Blakley, Donald Sutherland, Tom Hollander, Talulah Riley, Jena Malone, Keira Knightley, Brenda Blethyn, Rosamund Pike, Judi Dench, Matthew Macfadyen
DirectorJoe Wright
FormatDVD
LanguageEnglish
Release Year2011
Run Time127 Mins
GenreDrama, Period

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CertificateU
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
ReviewsRadio 1 - Unmissable, New York Times - A sumptuous screen adaptation of Jane Austen's 1813 novel that gathers you up on its white horse and gallops off into the sunset., Los Angeles Times - A joy from start to finish. If this one doesn't inspire a rush on bookstores, nothing will., Chicago Sun-Times - One of the most delightful and heartwarming adaptations made from Austen or anybody else., Daily Mail - Beyond any doubt the romantic comedy drama of 2005, Harpers And Queen - A triumph, Harpers And Queens - A triumph
AuthorJane Austen
Consumer AdviceContains very mild innuendo
Movie/TV TitlePride And Prejudice
Sound sourceDolby Digital
ScreenwriterDeborah Moggach

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  • Ideal title for the two people involved Darcy and Elizabeth realising their faults and getting together at the end

    This is the GB release (same as the original release date some years earlier) which is an excellent film with great performances all round by the cast. The USA version has a few more additional minutes at the end which completes the film in a more satisfactory way. Some poetic license from the book about the order of the incidents but no harm done in my view very enjoyable. Still like to get my hands on that USA release version playable in the UK though

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  • convincing acting, great photography

    Extremely well acted throughout, and not over-acted. Great photography. Not too much background music (which normally serves as a distraction against poor acting and direction). A very accomplished film, totally engaging and never boring.

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  • Great

    A good DVD I love period dramas and this one ticks all the boxes

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  • Austen at its best

    Extremely well acted and scripted

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  • Good film

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  • Movie

    It is a very nice story.

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  • Pride and prejudice

    Excellent

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  • Great DVD

    Very likeable DVD, entertaining

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