Pride & Prejudice (Two-Disc
Collectors Edition) starring Keira
Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen,
Brenda Blethyn, Donald Sutherland,
Talulah Riley
A Good Romantic Movie, Not A Hollywood Fabrication
Literary adaptations just dont get any better than director Joe Wrights 2005
version of Jane Austens Pride & Prejudice. The key word here is
adaptation, because Wright and gifted screenwriter Deborah Moggach
have taken liberties with Austens classic novel that purists may find
objectionable, but in this exquisite film their artistic decisions are entirely
justified and exceptionally well executed. Its a more rural England that we
see here, circa 1790 (as opposed to Austens 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. Theyre clearly meant for each other, and
as Knightleys performance lights up the screen (still young enough to be
girlishly impertinent, yet wise beyond her 20 years), Austens 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
This set consists of:
1 Widescreen version DVD
1 Full-screen version DVD
1 Full Soundtrack CD
1 64-Page Production Photo Book (Previously only available in the UK)
Exclusive to this set:
1) The Politics of Dating- find out the differences between modern dating
and dating in Austens time through delightful interviews and film footage.
2) Galleries of the 19th Century-Interactive photo galleries
3) The Stately Homes of P&P-Explore the films beautiful homes and
locations thru this interactive map.
4) P&P Family Tree-Discover more about the family links in P&P.
Special Features (also available on the single DVD version)
-Commentary with Director Joe Wright
-Conversations with the cast
-Jane Austen-ahead of her time
-A Bennett Family Portrait
-HBO First Look: Pride and Prejudice
I bought the Widescreen DVD and the soundtrack when they first came out
but someimtes I wished I had the full-screen version for some of the shots.
The CD was also purchased many times for Christmas gifts and my friends
loved it, so this set would be a great gift for a P&P Fan or for yourself.
Personally, this is my favorite film version. None of the acting is over the
top. Although it is not always accurate it will not dissapoint. I am very
pleased with each actor and how they viewed the character and their
portrayl of each role.
If you enjoyed the movie you will love this Collectors Edition!
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