Pride and Prejudice - The Special Edition (A&E, 1996)
starring: Colin Firth, Jennifer Ehle, David Bamber, Crispin Bonham-Carter, Anna Chancellor
directed by: Simon Langton
directed by: Simon Langton
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In early nineteenth-century England, a spirited young woman copes withthe romantic entanglements of her four sisters, and her feelings for a brooding gentleman.
Genre: Feature Film-Drama
Rating: NR
Release Date: 25-SEP-2001
Media Type: DVD
Amazon.com essential video:
Jane Austen's classic novel of 1813, Pride and Prejudice, still wins the hearts of countless schoolgirls with its romantic story of Elizabeth Bennet and her Mr. Darcy. Now, the 1996 BBC miniseries is winning over adults, with its faithful adaptation, gorgeous scenery, and superb acting.
The essence of the story is the antagonism between Mr. Darcy, a wealthy single man who believes Elizabeth to be beneath him, and Elizabeth, who upon being insulted at a dance by the aloof Darcy refuses to associate with him in any manner. Austen evokes incredible tension with the wit and flirtation of the two characters, and director Simon Langton (who also directed Upstairs Downstairs) successfully translates the repartee and conflict in this six-hour miniseries. Dialogue, for the most part, is painstakingly replicated, except when fleshing out and smoothing for modern sensibilities was necessary. Darcy, for instance, is drawn out, giving his personality significantly more depth. The acting sweeps you away to Regency England: Jennifer Ehle (of Wilde) is convincing as the obstinate Elizabeth, who, despite her mother's attempts to marry her off, spurs the attentions of Darcy. And Colin Firth (of The English Patient) will have women everywhere longing for a Mr. Darcy of their own.
For those who have been on an Austen binge--enjoying such excellent adaptations as Sense and Sensibility and Persuasion--this miniseries will round out the ultimate Austen video library. For those new to these romantic period pieces, this version of Pride and Prejudice will have you hooked and longing for more. One caveat, however: plan to watch it in an entire day, because very few have the self-control to not watch all six hours in a single sitting. --Jenny Brown
Beyond Pride and Prejudice
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In early nineteenth-century England, a spirited young woman copes withthe romantic entanglements of her four sisters, and her feelings for a brooding gentleman.
Genre: Feature Film-Drama
Rating: NR
Release Date: 25-SEP-2001
Media Type: DVD
Amazon.com essential video:
Jane Austen's classic novel of 1813, Pride and Prejudice, still wins the hearts of countless schoolgirls with its romantic story of Elizabeth Bennet and her Mr. Darcy. Now, the 1996 BBC miniseries is winning over adults, with its faithful adaptation, gorgeous scenery, and superb acting.
The essence of the story is the antagonism between Mr. Darcy, a wealthy single man who believes Elizabeth to be beneath him, and Elizabeth, who upon being insulted at a dance by the aloof Darcy refuses to associate with him in any manner. Austen evokes incredible tension with the wit and flirtation of the two characters, and director Simon Langton (who also directed Upstairs Downstairs) successfully translates the repartee and conflict in this six-hour miniseries. Dialogue, for the most part, is painstakingly replicated, except when fleshing out and smoothing for modern sensibilities was necessary. Darcy, for instance, is drawn out, giving his personality significantly more depth. The acting sweeps you away to Regency England: Jennifer Ehle (of Wilde) is convincing as the obstinate Elizabeth, who, despite her mother's attempts to marry her off, spurs the attentions of Darcy. And Colin Firth (of The English Patient) will have women everywhere longing for a Mr. Darcy of their own.
For those who have been on an Austen binge--enjoying such excellent adaptations as Sense and Sensibility and Persuasion--this miniseries will round out the ultimate Austen video library. For those new to these romantic period pieces, this version of Pride and Prejudice will have you hooked and longing for more. One caveat, however: plan to watch it in an entire day, because very few have the self-control to not watch all six hours in a single sitting. --Jenny Brown
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- Nice updated version of this classic production
A well done and much needed update to the previous DVD edition.The Blu-ray version is visually impressive.Highly recommended.
Rating: - A TRUE FAVORITE!!
I cannot say enough good things about this movie. If you are not into old-fashioned romances and Jane Austen novels/movies - this won't be for you. But if you enjoyed Sense and Sensiblity, Emma, etc - you'll love this one too. It's long so save time for a movie marathon, but it's worth every penny. The Amazon price is really good too, compared to purchasing it at a specialty movie store. This one, in my humble opinion, is SO MUCH BETTER than the more recent Pride and Prejudice version with Keira ... Read More
Rating: - What can I say?
What can I say?This is simply one of the BEST (if not THE best) series I have ever had the privilege to watch (I've probably seen it 75 times).It is said that a fine piece of art can be looked at over and over, and still you see things you never noticed before.The story and the depth of the characters, their relationships, are extraordinary.The acting is awesome--the characters seem so real.The production and sets have been painstakingly created to live true to the time period.This movie ... Read More
Rating: - The best movie Ever!
I Love this movie. If only they could make all movies that are based on books as true to the book as this one... The movies might be 5 hours long but it would be worth the entertainment
Rating: - Excellent New Release
This is a spectacular new BluRay HD release with a fabulous, sharp picture and great color.This makes the viewing experience twice as good.Great performances, cinematography, and dialogue.ONLY get this BluRay version!
- Nice updated version of this classic productionA well done and much needed update to the previous DVD edition.The Blu-ray version is visually impressive.Highly recommended.
- A TRUE FAVORITE!!I cannot say enough good things about this movie. If you are not into old-fashioned romances and Jane Austen novels/movies - this won't be for you. But if you enjoyed Sense and Sensiblity, Emma, etc - you'll love this one too. It's long so save time for a movie marathon, but it's worth every penny. The Amazon price is really good too, compared to purchasing it at a specialty movie store. This one, in my humble opinion, is SO MUCH BETTER than the more recent Pride and Prejudice version with Keira ... Read More
- What can I say?What can I say?This is simply one of the BEST (if not THE best) series I have ever had the privilege to watch (I've probably seen it 75 times).It is said that a fine piece of art can be looked at over and over, and still you see things you never noticed before.The story and the depth of the characters, their relationships, are extraordinary.The acting is awesome--the characters seem so real.The production and sets have been painstakingly created to live true to the time period.This movie ... Read More
- The best movie Ever!I Love this movie. If only they could make all movies that are based on books as true to the book as this one... The movies might be 5 hours long but it would be worth the entertainment
- Excellent New ReleaseThis is a spectacular new BluRay HD release with a fabulous, sharp picture and great color.This makes the viewing experience twice as good.Great performances, cinematography, and dialogue.ONLY get this BluRay version!
