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List Price: $12.98 | | Label: Universal Studios
Salesrank: 12526
Released: February 28, 2006 |
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MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
One of the greatest love stories of all time, Pride & Prejudice, comes to the screen in a glorious new adaptation starring Keira Knightley. When Elizabeth Bennett (Knightley) meets the handsome Mr. Darcy (Matthew MacFadyen), she believes he is the last man on earth she could ever marry. But as their lives become intertwined in an unexpected adventure, she finds herself captivated by the very person she swore to loathe for all eternity. Based on the beloved masterpiece by Jane Austen, it is the classic tale of love and misunderstanding that sparkles with romance, wit and emotional force. Critics are calling it "Exhilarating. A joy from start to finish" (Carina Chocano, Los Angeles Times).
Description of Pride and Prejudice (Full Screen) (2005):
Literary adaptations just don't get any better than director Joe Wright's 2005 version of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice. The key word here is adaptation, because Wright and gifted screenwriter Deborah Moggach have taken liberties with Austen's classic novel that purists may find objectionable, but in this exquisite film their artistic decisions are entirely justified and exceptionally well executed. It's a more rural England that we see here, circa 1790 (as opposed to Austen's early 19th century), in which Elizabeth Bennet (Keira Knightley) is one of several sisters primed for marriage, with an anxious mother (Brenda Blethyn) only too desperate to see her daughters paired off with the finest, richest husbands available. Elizabeth is strong-willed and opinionated, but her head (not to mention her pride and prejudice) lead her heart astray when she meets the wealthy Mr. Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen), whose own sense of decency and discretion (not to mention his pride and prejudice) prevent him from expressing his mutual affection. They're clearly meant for each other, and as Knightley's performance lights up the screen (still young enough to be girlishly impertinent, yet wise beyond her 20 years), Austen's timeless romance yields yet another timeless adaptation, easily on par with the beloved BBC miniseries that has been embraced by millions since originally broadcast in 1995. Individual tastes will vary as to which version should be considered "definitive," but with a stellar supporting cast including Judi Dench and Donald Sutherland, this impeccable production achieves its own kind of perfection. --Jeff Shannon
Pride and Prejudice (Full Screen) (2005) Reviews:
Pride and Prejudice 
2009-11-08 - I'm a 23 year old male who does not enjoy chick flicks as much as an action movie. I had seen parts of the old Pride and Prejudice and as such was not excited when my wife received this movie as a wedding gift. However, I agreed to watch it with her. Much to my surprise it held my interest the entire length of the film. It was warm and occasionally humorous. All in all a very well done classic. While still not my favorite genre, I do recommend this movie as a must see.
Just enjoy it
2009-10-26 - Well, I have read many "1 star" reviews. I understand why they think this movie worths only one star. But, it's a movie, an adaption. There will be never a perfect adaption. If we always try to pick up the faults on a literature adaption when watching it, I doubt who can really enjoy it. I just want to let my brain flow with the characters, sit back and relax. I think this movie does a fairly good job on making the story entertaining and romantic. If I want to study each character and the details of the era, I will pick up the book and enjoy its originality.
Charming; Clever Dialogue
2009-10-18 - Jane Austen's famous novel brought to life again with beautiful cinematography filmed on location in the United Kingdom. This is the 2005 movie version about an elegant young gentleman (Mr. Darcy - played by Matthew McFadden) who was proud and the beautiful young lady (Elizabeth - played by Kiera Knightly) who was prejudiced. They spend most of their time hating each other until they find out they discover they love each other.
It is charming, ancient romance story and interesting dialogue opens a window on the mores, culture and class distinctions of that time and culture (England near the end of the 18th Century).
The cast is superb, Kiera Knightly, Matthew Macfadyen, Donald Sutherland, Brenda Biethyn, Judi Dench and many others.
A Question of Superiority 
2009-10-15 - Pride & Prejudice: Two Movies
Jane Austen's novel, Pride & Prejudice, is set in rural, early nineteenth century England. It centers around Elizabeth Bennet, fun-loving and analytical, the second daughter of five. Though her family lives in what today seems a mansion, and her father is a gentleman, they are considered poor in the society in which they live. Mrs. Bennet thinks of little else than having her daughters married to the finest, richest men, she contrives to know of and meet. When two such men (jovial and friendly Mr. Bingly, and distant and proud Mr. Darcy) enter the community, the Bennet household is sent into an uproar of chatter and anticipation. Pride and prejudice on both sides, however, threaten to spoil the blossoming prospects.
One adaptation of the classic was made in 1995, by A&E and the BBC, with Colin Firth (as Mr. Darcy) and Jennifer Ehle (as Elizabeth Bennet). In this version, the photography is on a grand scale, with picturesque scenery. Many of the lines leap from the pages of the book, the story and messages are accurately depicted, and the acting is superb. Also not to be forgotten, is the beautiful, sometimes lively, sometimes serene, musical score, which sweeps the viewer into its mood.
Taking a more modern approach, the 2005 adaptation (the one on this page) casts Matthew Macfadyen as Mr. Darcy, and Keira Knightly as Elizabeth Bennet. It also stars Judi Dench as Lady Catherine de Bourg, aunt of Mr. Darcy. The photographic angles in this version were contemporary, as opposed to the traditional drawing room style of the BBC. This version takes much more liberty with the customs and propriety of the times (characters walking miles through the countryside in their nightclothes, or bursting into rooms with no announcement). All of the actors had big shoes to fill, but Knightly, Macfadyen, and Dench did a good job at casting new, and well-executed light on their characters (where the script allowed for it). Most of the other actors/characters, however, I don't think filled those shoes hardly at all. The costumes, music, and sets in this were all much shabbier than those in the 1995 version. I think this script would be difficult for a newcomer to the story to follow, especially regarding introduction of characters. Also, in trying to make the script different from other versions, the characters simply changed their minds, instead of growing and learning throughout the narrative, and the lessons of the story were lost for the most part.
All this said, I prefer the 1995 adaptation, because: it adheres to the story and times; the music, landscape, and costumes are elegant; the acting (in my opinion) is superior. Pride and Prejudice - The Special Edition (A&E, 1996)
Love in the life of Austen 
2009-10-01 - If you like to watch movies that are full of love, chaos, nature, english accents, ballroom dancing and horse and carriages then this is a good movie to see. When I stumbled upon this movie I was entranced; I am now a Jane Austen fan.
Watching Pride & Prejudice, for the first time, I can't help but want to steer the characters in the right path and want to be Elizabeth Bennetts friend and help her along in finding love with dear Mr.Darcy.
