Pride and Prejudice - The Special Edition (A&E, 1996)
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Movie Reviews of Pride and Prejudice - The Special Edition (A&E, 1996)
Movie Review: 1996 vs 2006
Summary: 5 Stars
2006: Given the time constraints of a movie, this version does not develop the characters very well which is the cornerstone of Janes' writing, the spoken word does not follow the book, the characters are not as mannerly as they are written in the book, major parts of the book are missing (ie., the Bingley sisters, many of the piano performances by Elizabeth are missing, some of the balls are not in this version), the English dialect is not constantly spoken. I given this version 3 stars.
1996: Given the luxious length, this version does develop the characters very well, is true to Janes' book, is stellar in the use of manners of the day, major parts of the book are not missing including the best part of the whole series which is Janes' performance at Penberly on the piano - she and Mr. Darcy actually make love just looking at one another - yummy performance, and the English dialect is spoken throughout. The Bingley sisters are present and a major part of the movie as well as Elizabeths' mother which is so excellently played!! I would say Jane herself would be so proud of this version that I would given it 10 srars if I could but for now we'll give it 5 stars
Movie Review: Love the movie with slight exceptions
Summary: 4 Stars
First of all, I thought this was a great movie, and was extremely faithful to the book - I even followed along with the book ocassionally to see just how close they were and there were very few times when they did not match up word for word. The movie took a couple of liberties here and there (such as the scenes with Lydia and wickham), but mostly just to add to the movie - it did nothing to take away from it. Until watching this, the only version I had seen was the recent one with Keira Knightley. While I thought that one was decent enough, I felt they changed too much of it. That being said however, I much preferred Keira Knightley's performance of Elizabeth Bennet - it just felt more passionate to me, Jennifer Ehle was too subdued in my opinion - she just didn't have that same spark as the original character in the book and didn't draw me in as much. I realize it's all a matter of character interpretation and personal taste as to which actress you'd prefer - that's just my opinion. Also, while I love Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy, and I think he was a great casting choice, there were certain parts in the end that he could have been softer, and less stern - again though, that's just my interpretaion of the character. Overall, this A&E version is excellent, I thought they did a great job casting the male roles and thought they had a much better casting for Lydia Bennet than in the new movie version. This version is certainly less "flashy" I guess you'd say, than the movie, but I much prefer this version for its faithfulness to the story. I didn't have any problems wiith color or sound either.Movie Review: Pride and Predjudice
Summary: 5 Stars
The absolute best movie overall I have ever seen. No vulgarity PERIOD. Colin Firth was perfect in every facial expression and executed every action perfectly. Everyone in this film was so good.
I never ever expected to see such excellence in a film. For the first time in my 66 years of life I wanted to know everything about the producers, directors, cameramen, stuntmen, or in other words absolutely every single person involved. It was SUPERB!!! WONDERFUL!!!!!
But!!----Most of all----IT IS PROOF POSITIVE----that wonderfully entertaining clean films can be done today with SUCCESS.
Movie Review: COLIN FIRTH...what more need I say?
Summary: 5 Stars
I love the book by Jane Austen, which I recommend reading as well, and who better to tell this wonderful story than the sexiest British man alive: Colin Firth. Everyone in this version of the movie plays their parts perfectly (especially when compared to the book). It is the first time that seeing the movie after reading a book did not ruin the book for me but rather cemented it in my mind and flowed with my own imagination of the events. WONDERFUL!!!!Movie Review: additive
Summary: 5 Stars
There is no other production of this story so authentic and enchanting as this one with these stars. I watch this movie several times a year. It transports me to a time and place I love and the way Colin and Jennifer interact with each other is so believable that you honestly feel the tranformation of their affections. His facial expressions of frustration, pain, pleasure and adoration of being in her company need no dialogue and her responses are equally passionate and honest. Every one of the supporting actors are perfectly cast.