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List Price: $59.95 | | Label: A&E Home Video
Salesrank: 5702
Released: September 26, 2006 |
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MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
In this epic BBC production of Jane Austen’s romantic classic, Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle star as the fabled lovers Mr. Darcy and Miss Elizabeth Bennet. One of five unmarried daughters living in the countryside of 19th-century England, the lively and rebellious Elizabeth lives in a world where obtaining an advantageous marriage is a woman’s sole occupation. And yet Elizabeth is determined to wed for love. Will her romantic sparring with the mysterious and arrogant Darcy end in misfortune or will love’s true nature prevail? THIS DELUXE LIMITED EDITION COLLECTOR’S SET INCLUDES: *The 5-hour adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel, starring Colin Firth (Bridget Jones’ Diary) and Jennifer Ehle (Possession) on 2 DVDs. *A 3rd bonus DVD featuring a new documentary on Jane Austen from the Emmy Award-winning BIOGRAPHY series and an exclusive 10-year retrospective documentary about the making-of the classic production. *The Making of Pride and Prejudice 120-page companion book detailing the 18-month journey from original concept to broadcast with full color photos, lavish illustrations, and interviews with the cast and crew.
Description of Pride and Prejudice (10th Anniversary Collector's Set) (A&E, 1996):
Jane Austen's classic novel of 1813, Pride and Prejudice, still wins the hearts of countless schoolgirls with its romantic story of Elizabeth Bennet and her Mr. Darcy. Now, the 1996 BBC miniseries is winning over adults, with its faithful adaptation, gorgeous scenery, and superb acting.
The essence of the story is the antagonism between Mr. Darcy, a wealthy single man who believes Elizabeth to be beneath him, and Elizabeth, who upon being insulted at a dance by the aloof Darcy refuses to associate with him in any manner. Austen evokes incredible tension with the wit and flirtation of the two characters, and director Simon Langton (who also directed Upstairs Downstairs) successfully translates the repartee and conflict in this six-hour miniseries. Dialogue, for the most part, is painstakingly replicated, except when fleshing out and smoothing for modern sensibilities was necessary. Darcy, for instance, is drawn out, giving his personality significantly more depth. The acting sweeps you away to Regency England: Jennifer Ehle (of Wilde) is convincing as the obstinate Elizabeth, who, despite her mother's attempts to marry her off, spurs the attentions of Darcy. And Colin Firth (of The English Patient) will have women everywhere longing for a Mr. Darcy of their own.
For those who have been on an Austen binge--enjoying such excellent adaptations as Sense and Sensibility and Persuasion--this miniseries will round out the ultimate Austen video library. For those new to these romantic period pieces, this version of Pride and Prejudice will have you hooked and longing for more. One caveat, however: plan to watch it in an entire day, because very few have the self-control to not watch all six hours in a single sitting. --Jenny Brown
Pride and Prejudice (10th Anniversary Collector's Set) (A&E, 1996) Reviews:
Pride 
2009-11-27 - An excellent rendering of the Jane Austen novel. Well done and very close to what the author, Ms. Austen, intended. Characters are well fleshed out to make this a lovely movie to watch and listen to.
Bluray version is spectacular
2009-11-27 - As everyone knows this is the definitive version of P&P but the DVD quality was shockingly bad with washed out colors. When I heard this was available but only as a UK import (at that time it had not yet been released in the US) I ordered it immediately because I could not wait. I was blown away by the restoration. Many parts of the film are virtually perfect (on the top of the line 52 inch Sony LCD Bravia and OPPO Bluray player). Colors and detail are magnificent and really add to your enjoyment of this classic masterpiece. To be frank, I would have paid $100 for this. The whole thing is not perfect, you can see grain in places but it does not distract too much or take away from your enjoyment of the presentation. The only weird part is that scene at the end when they walk on the dirt path and it goes all washed out and blurry but that is not the fault of the Bluray but rather an artistic choice by the director to make it look dreamy and romantic. I would buy this all over again if they could find the original tape and fix that few seconds.
Go buy this, it is one of the best productions of all time. Forget the latest pathetic Hollywood attempt to recapture this magic.
Outstanding
2009-11-25 - This is what I wanted to see the movie I love to watch ehanced to Blu-ray.
:>)
Finally, what we've been waiting for!
2009-11-24 - It looks like the same reviews appear for all the versions. I'm writing about the blu-ray editions, which have been remastered from the original.
The blu-ray version of this favorite P&P is absolutely gorgeous. It's impossible to exaggerate the improvement in the color and detail. Every minute you'll notice details you never noticed, like embroidery in clothing and colored jewels. My wife and I had watched the DVD version many times, and when we saw this we commented continually on things we were seeing for the first time. I could go on and on with examples, but I'll just say that if you love this series, it's worth buying a blu-ray player just to see it. If you already own one, then buying this version of P&P is a no-brainer. Throw those washed-out DVD's in the trash! New blu-ray extras to boot on the 29-dollar version.
Wow!
2009-11-11 - I've been watching the regular DVD of P&P for years. When I first watched the Blu-Ray version, I was glued to it. Every scene is clear, not muddy. You can see the details in the dresses and, more importantly, Darcy in his wet shirt pops right off the screen! ;o)
