Yar, you be here: Pride and Prejudice - The Special Edition > Customer Reviews

Pride and Prejudice - The Special Edition Customer Reviews (154 - 156 of 229 Reviews)

The best filmed version of an Austen novel
Together with Emma Thompson's wonderful "Sense and Sensibility", this is the best film verison of an Austen novel. Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth are absolutely perfect in every way as Elizabeth Bennett and Mark Darcy. This is six hours long, but so addictive that Austen fans will be grateful for every second. Don't bother with other verisons. Hollywood's 1940 version is ghastly, just like nails on a chalkboard to Austen fans, although the Mr. Bennett isn't too bad in that. The 1980's PBS verison isn't good, but, fortunately, very forgettable. The only strong point of that verison is the depiction of Mrs. Bennett, presenting her in a kindly and realistic light. But this Ehle-Firth verison is a must for Austen fans, or any fan of romantic movies.

Excellent
Classy movie. Jane Austen is brilliant in her sense of humour, accurately portrayed by all the characters. Excellent example of character, honour, and goodness. This is what children should be brought up on, not the drivel that Hollywood puts out now.

Can it get much better than this?
I absolutely adore this production. Jennifer Ehle's winning smile and superb acting, Colin Firth's fittingly tormented hero/suitor personality and the magnificent settings and backgrounds make this a must have for the Austen fan. The only "problem" I have with this edition is that when I'm in the mood to watch it, I get hooked immediately, and then I have to spend nearly 6 hours watching the entire thing because I can't stop. Yes, the mother's voice is annoying, and the youngest daughter is far from pretty but otherwise the production is well cast and very, very enjoyable.
Definitely 5 stars!
Linore Rose Burkard, author, Before the Season Ends
[...]

Previous Page

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77

Next Page