My most favorite movie of all time is the Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth, 1995, Pride and Prejudice British Television Drama. This is a six part portrayal of the Jane Austen classic. I finished viewing it for the upteenth time this past weekend. I must admit I prefer it to all other versions of Pride and Prejudice, including the Mormon version, the Keira Knightly version, or older versions I have seen.
As I watched, I tried to figure out why I like this presentation so much. I think it is the feisty nature of Miss Elizabeth Bennett. However I must admit, the mother of the family intrigues me as well. Her attitude I find humorous, and human. The father also is humorous, but in a different way.
I am thrilled with the reaction of Elizabeth Bennet to the first marriage proposal from Mr Darcy. When she reacts to him with a flat refusal and says that nothing would tempt her, even if he had "behaved in a more gentlemanly manner." And then to watch people change thrills me. Bot Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy change, and the most beautiful love blossoms in the end.
I think the real reason I like this so much, is because it always leaves me feeling good in the end. After watching this movie, that happy buzz stays wit me for a few days.
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Have you seen Lost In Austen? It isn't a replacement for P&P but all lovers of P&P will truly enjoy Lost in Austen. It airs on PBS once in a while but is also available on Netflix.
ReplyDeleteI have caught parts of it but never watched it all the way through. If it is on Netflix I will have to watch them all some day.
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