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DARCY NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD
This is the definitive version of Austen's great novel. Nobody could ever top Firth, he is the perfect personification of Darcy, he prefectly shows the arrogance, that covers a deep insecurity, you fall for him as Elizabeth does. I thought the casting in general was perfect, the women that plays Lady Catherine is fantastic, as is the lady that plays Elizabeth's social climbing mother, she nails the part. I enjoyed watching the new Keira Knightly version and it was fun rating that films characters against the ones in this version and though the new version is very good, frankly this version is the benchmark. If you love Austen or just enjoy top notch acting and great period films then you will love this A&E version...absolute great film

Always a Pleasure!
There's nothing better on a cold winter day than curling up on the couch and watching Pride & Prejudice. This version is the best. Colin Firth IS Mr. Darcy as far as I am concerned. ;)

Excellent, In Every Way
As a lifelong and devoted admirer of Jane Austen's works, I resisted watching this version of Pride and Prejudice for years. For one thing, I had heard there was a nude scene with Mr. Darcy (actually, he's just modestly stepping out of the bath) and I figured they'd vamped up the book. When my cousin insisted it was true (enough) to the book, I finally rented it. I liked it so much that I then bought the DVD, the soundtrack, and the book about the making of this series--incredibly, made for television. It is impeccable in its execution--a few words and scenes are edited, but only most judiciously, as Mr. Collins might say. On the other hand, it is not overly reverential, which sometimes wrings the life out of book adaptations. It is absolutely beautiful in its scenery, costumes, hair, settings, and so on. The acting is magnificent, even if the girls seem a little plumpish. I never thought I'd see a P&P to compare to the Laurence Olivier-Greer Garson version, but this one is equal, and certainly more visually appealing and period correct. Not to slight the older version; it is still a necessity, even if the costumes are ghastly and the settings pure Hollywood. I was surprised that Colin Firth could "replace" Olivier, but he does a fantastic job, making the role his own. No one could outdo Mary Boland as Mrs. Bennet, but the actress here does a fine job. Lizzie is inspiring and real. (Greer Garson seemed a little old, though she delivers better in the proposal scene with Darcy.) They all seem contemporary and fully believable. English acting. Incomparable. Unctuous Mr. Collins is a delight; Lady Catherine oustanding. Bingley: Excellent! And Wickham in his regimentals: no wonder he had everyone hoodwinked. This adaptation captures all that is good about the book and hands it to you on a plate. Absolutely delicious.

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