| Pride & Prejudice | 
| Director: Joe Wright (iv)
Actors: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Rosamund Pike, Jena Malone, Carey Mulligan
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (893 reviews)
Sales Rank: 133
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 129 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: MCAD28072D
UPC: 025192807220
EAN: 0025192807220
ASIN: B000E1ZBGS
Release Date: February 28, 2006
Theatrical Release Date: November 23, 2005
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Description
One of the greatest love stories of all time, Pride & Prejudice, comes to the screen in a glorious new adaptation starring Keira Knightley. When Elizabeth Bennett (Knightley) meets the handsome Mr. Darcy (Matthew MacFadyen), she believes he is the last man on earth she could ever marry. But as their lives become intertwined in an unexpected adventure, she finds herself captivated by the very person she swore to loathe for all eternity. Based on the beloved masterpiece by Jane Austen, it is the classic tale of love and misunderstanding that sparkles with romance, wit and emotional force. Critics are calling it "Exhilarating. A joy from start to finish" (Carina Chocano, Los Angeles Times).
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Literary adaptations just don't get any better than director Joe Wright's 2005 version of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice. The key word here is adaptation, because Wright and gifted screenwriter Deborah Moggach have taken liberties with Austen's classic novel that purists may find objectionable, but in this exquisite film their artistic decisions are entirely justified and exceptionally well executed. It's a more rural England that we see here, circa 1790 (as opposed to Austen's 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. They're clearly meant for each other, and as Knightley's performance lights up the screen (still young enough to be girlishly impertinent, yet wise beyond her 20 years), Austen's 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
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The Overture Theme truly elevates this film beyond faults... January 8, 2009
having just a passing knowledge of the P&P book I could never figure out why this film was called P&P...never saw ANY incident of either, rather justifiable emotions...was annoyed with the Lizzy wardrobe, geez, Jane had decent gowns, why the brazen slipnot stitch overkill??? The dialogue was too sharp for a female even in this era and too witty for believability...what were the duties of all these people in even overseeing the workers, farming, cleaning, even Mr. Bennett just played with orchids and dragonflies, although loved Sutherland in the role...just rich people worried about balls n who has how much quid per year...and one last gripe, the bust of Darcy was exquisite but the back side looked hideous, did they run out of money for the most important piece in the gallery??? pithy items aside, I really fell in love with this film even tho the music score was limited and threaded simply throughout, the majestic mountain and the meeting at sunrise scenes remain in my heart n soul...they seemed very real and deep and poured through my body, wonderful feeling that compares to very few moments in film, my life, or imagination. Kiera is abs stunning except when she starts yelling after the Darcy proposal, her jaw looks too harsh and oh yes, the makeup at sunrise was waaay overdone...personally, that hottie that married the youngest did not ever get enuff screen time IMHO ...
 One of the great love stories January 7, 2009
This item was a gift. It is one of the best all time love stories. It is a great movie. Best all time love story
 So disappointing January 4, 2009
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
I was actually looking forward to see this movie. The result was bottomless disappointment. My honest opinion is there is just no way to shorten a book so considerably and then expect it to be anything else than lacking! There is only one true Darcy: Colin Firth. I won't even get into Ms Bennett ... My advice, if you love Jane Austen: Buy the set with Colin Firth, do yourself a favour here!! I know it is very long but I'm not kidding, it is so worth it!!! Don't waste time and money on this poor remake! I would have given no stars at all but that was not possible ...
Love this Movie! January 4, 2009
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am in the minority here and have not seen the Colin Firth version. (I suppose I will have to soon after reading several good reviews) I am addicted to watching this movieand have seen it so many times that I cannot imagine anyone else but Matthew MacFadyen in the roll for Mr. Darcy and Keira Knightley as Elizabeth. Matthew MacFadyen is very hot!! I could just feel and see the passion he had for Lizzie. The scene when it was raining and Mr. Darcy was expressing his love and Elizabeth was rejecting him. Mr. Darcy looked so hurt - yet you could tell he wanted to kiss her. And also at the end of the film when they were kneeling and he kisses Lizzie several times calling her "Mrs. Darcy"....his voice is so deep, his kisses were so gentle, so sweet...I wish I could trade places with Lizzie!!
 3 stars because it is a good movie December 30, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
this movie does not have a steady picture. it makes me dizzy to watch it. super bad quality.
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