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Pride and Prejudice
An adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel about sisters trying to make their way in 19th century England. Elizabeth Bennett (Keira Knightley) is the second of five sisters from a well-off but lower class family. Their mother is anxious to marry them off to wealthy young gentlemen, but when they meet Mr. Darcy (Matthew MacFadyen), an eligible, wealthy young man, his arrogance makes him undesirable, especially to Elizabeth, who is the target of his rudest comments. When her older sister Jane... more
Pride and Prejudice Movie Reviews
- CandriasReviewed at 08:45AM on 7 Nov 2005A Pretty Good Abridged Version Of The BBC Classic - Firstly, this is a male perspective! I have actually seen the full 6 hour BBC version too and from what I have seen this is a fairly good abridged version of the story. Most of the characters and events seem to be... more
- Sarah6Reviewed at 10:52PM on 21 Oct 2005Pride And Prej Fix - I'm a huge fan of the 7-9 hour version of this classic. Initially, I thought they were taking things a bit fast. However, the scenery makes up for it. The scenery is so atmospheric. I came away just as, if not more... more
- duncaneReviewed at 11:42AM on 22 Nov 2005At The Risk Of Parrotting Everyone Else - I thought this was an excellent abridged version of the orginal BBC version. The story was well preserved and remained in the spirit of the Austen novel. I think the only thing that is lost in this version is the... more
- DebQReviewed at 07:29PM on 20 Oct 2005Bride And That's Just It - Yet another remake of a classic. But having never read the book nor seen the series - this was a new experience for me. All these 17th century sisters wanting to be a bride - OFCOURSE this is a real chick flick - but... more
- ApteryxReviewed at 02:39PM on 26 Jan 2006Chicflic Or Polemic - Im not sure whether the reviewer hasnt read or doesnt understand Jane Austens works or the historical period but the story is about a genteel, educated but impoverished family (definitely not lower class) who, in the... more