Bride and Prejudice
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Movie Reviews of Bride and Prejudice
Movie Review: A great new twist on an old classic!
Summary: 5 Stars
"Pride and Prejudice" has been one of my favorite books ever since I first read it, and this is a stunning new twist for it. It takes the classic story and adds so much sparkle that it's impossible not to love it! From the very moment it starts, you know you are in for a treat.
Aish does an amazing job; she is a natural star. She alone makes the movie shine. But add her talent to the catchy songs, (who <u>doesn't</u> love "No Life Without Wife?")amazing costumes, and bright colors and scenery, and this movie becomes a definite masterpiece. It is such a different world from the one created in Jane Austen's book, but it is one so vivid and dazzling that you can't help but be enthralled by it.
This movie is great and I would definitely recommend it to anyone! (although be forewarned; you will be humming these songs for days!)
Kelli
Future Star
Movie Review: One of the top ten movies of all time
Summary: 5 Stars
When my wife asked me to see this movie, I didn't think much about watching a movie about weddings. But what it turned out to be is this is one of the best movies I ever saw, and helped me appreciate Indian culture better. (Kinda like the main character, Darcy, of the movie.) Even though there are no suprises here, this movie made me think about the about the theme of the movie, which is class-distinction between "westerners" and "easterners". And any media or movie that helps unite people, and learn about other cultures in the process is a great movie. The Bride and Prejudice DVD brings romance, wit, and emotional force to your home. By the way, if you saw "The New Yorker" review calling this movie a travesty and ridiculous and enjoyable, just completely disregard that kind of review; it's like the weatherman telling you it is going to rain and be sunny on a particular day.Movie Review: Bollywood Meets Jane Austen - It Works!
Summary: 5 Stars
Who woulda thunk? When I watched this movie for the first time, my first thought was, oh my God! It's a freakin' musical! I'm vaguely familiar w/ Bollywood musicals and I had forgotten how much fun they can be. Pride & Prejudice is my favorite Austen story and putting it into a musical really had me worried...but I really loved it! I've had 'No Life w/out Wife' stuck in my head for over a week now. I've watched the movie daily since I got it. You really should watch it w/ the director's commentary to get a true appreciation of what she's trying to do both from American film and Bollywood film perspectives. You find out, for example that she did in fact use a true Indian wedding song at one point sung by a henna painter. I could go on and on. It's a great film - I really loved it (if you couldn't tell)! Maybe more of a chick-flick, but it's a lot of fun either way.Movie Review: Fun and enjoyable!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this movie! If you want to sit down, be entertained, and end up with a smile on your face, then watch Bride and Prejudice. Is it the A&E version? No, but it is an excellent updated and different take of my all time favorite book. Aishwarya Rai as Lalita Bakshi (Elizabeth Bennet) and Martin Henderson as Will Darcy (Fitzwilliam Darcy) are fantastic and have great chemistry together. The supporting cast is wonderful. The songs fit and do not detract from the story. I just wish Chadha had left in the song "Arrogance, Pride, & Vanity." It's on the British DVD, but not the US one. The colors used in the film are breathtaking (not dark like so many movies today). This is a very bright, vibrant, witty, and feel good movie. Gurinder Chadha had me walking out of the theatre with a smile on my face, then ordering the movie and soundtrack ASAP!Movie Review: Bend it like Jane Austen
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is a delight. I'm not familiar with Hindi films, so I cannot compare it to others in its genre, but I was entirely won over by its blending of East and West. For that purpose the selection of theme -- a reinterpretation of the English classic novel by Jane Austen, "Pride and Prejudice" -- was perfect. Every culture has its mating rituals and marriage customs. Those of early nineteenth-century Britain turn out not to be so different from twenty-first century India, especially the maternal desire to arrange for marrying off the daughters. We are all just one big human race after all.
Through this film, I felt a growing admiration of and appreciation for modern Indian culture: the colors, the music, the golden light. The beautiful Indian women and their gorgeous filmy gowns. What a spectacle -- Wow!