 | Laura W. |
7 out of 9 people found this review helpful
I only watched about 45 minutes of this teleplay. This version is a bit dry, and far better versions of Pride and Prejudice exist. The A&E version is my fave. Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Amy C. |
7 out of 9 people found this review helpful
I watched this movie after viewing both the wonderful A&E and newest Keira Knightley version of P&P. I also read the book. Unfortunately, I was disapointed with this movie and I didn't even finish watching before I sent it back to Blockbuster. The dialogue wasn't in the same order as the book, which threw me off because I kept saying to myself, no, Eliza says that part in chapter 4, not now! And I expected a prettier Jane and a less wooden Darcy - I know he's supposed to be stuck up but at least in Colin Firth's version you can see a slow melting of the character's iciness/prejudice towards Eliza and the way he falls in love with her seems more believable. Perhaps, as reviewer Lisa N suggested, if I had watched this production before the others I may have enjoyed watching it...but I didn't, so thats that. Anyway, P&P in any movie/tv version is highly recommended! Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Cynthia B. |
5 out of 7 people found this review helpful
This is the program that introduced me to Jane Austen. I have since seen every version of all her stories. This is by far the best!!! At least for me.
It is subtle, delicate, witty and biting. Don't be put off by the soap opera quality of the filming. It is not full of bright colors or fast paced like the A&E version. But for people who would like to give it a chance it is as close to the spirit and feel of the novel as any film will ever come. And I've read P&P twice. Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Keith W. |
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful
Why are the British so British.
Good if you need to doze off. Was this review helpful? Yes
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| Sally R. |
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful
It was okay, but the first side of the DVD did not work well. I was disappointed but I have wanted to see all the different movies. Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Fatima Z. |
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful
Ok love period flicks. I love the costumes which made me so intrested in watching this lovely film. Was this review helpful? Yes
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| Emily S. |
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful
If you've read the book, you may enjoy this movie. The performances were decent and it is more true to the novel than other versions may be (such as Kiera Knightley in 2005), but the 1995 version with Colin Firth is also very true to the book, and has much more chemistry between Darcy and Elizabeth as well as a higher production value. Was this review helpful? Yes
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| Donna F. |
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful
After seeing many versions of Pride & Prejudice, this was a big let down. The acting was terrible, the only one who was like his character Mr. Darcy was the actor who portrayed him in this film. Colin Firth did a MUCH better job and that movie was much, much better.
Don't waste your time renting this movie!!!!!!!!!!!!! Was this review helpful? Yes
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| Lisa N. |
2 out of 4 people found this review helpful
If you saw the A&E version of this movie you may be disappointed by this production. Although, the details are about the same there was just something about the characterization in the A&E version that this movie did not have. If you were not spoiled by the A&E version, this one will be great. The plot and details are quite like the book. If you had not got the chance to read the book, you may want to. The book is excellent! Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Catrina R. |
2 out of 4 people found this review helpful
David Rintoul plays Darcy, a rich Gentleman who
is besotted by every match making mama and her
eager daughters who want to snatch him away. He is entranced by Elizabeth, who, despite her silly mother and awkward family connections, is intelligent and level headed, one who is not overly swayed by grandeur, titles or wealth. He fights off the attraction and although initially repulsed by his proud stature, she begins to see him in a new light.
It seems that Jane Austen was feeling out the different types of pride and prejudices (prejudgement) of the upper class of society of her day. It is an excellent read and although the movie is somewhat slow, it does capture the imagination. I really didn't like the casting much but then it may be because the characters were played so well that I honestly grew to dislike the rascals. However David played Darcy so well that I would watch it again and again, just to see his performance. Thank you David!!! Was this review helpful? Yes
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