This really looked like a movie that was made for PBS. Although I think, in fact, that it was made for A & E. This movie came out in 1995, and at that time I would have never watched it. This movie is incredibly true to the book. It is even paced like the book. If I had not been well versed with this story, I would never have known where this movie was going. But I think that any fan of Pride and Prejudice would really really like it. And I think there are a lot of Pride and Prejudice fans out there.
I saw the 2006 Pride and Prejudice first, so I have to make some comparisons. Colin Firth really portrays pride, much better than that guy in the the 2006 Pride and Prejudice. He is very moody and unlikeable. He’s really quite perfect. I think the Elizabeths are about the same. I think Keira Knightly was a little more haughty and offended, which is something I thought was fitting. The 1995 Elizabeth was more knowing, understanding, but still full of prejudice. And Mr. Bennet was really witty in this film (its so amusing I can’t leave it out!). Between the two movies, I can’t clearly pick a winner. I like both a lot.
I watched this miniseries twice and loved it both times.
Tags: jane-austin, movies, pride and prejudice