Classic Tales Brought To The Silver Screen

This is the first television version of Jane Austin's classic tale. The film's script was actually based more off of the Broadway play than a direct adaptation of Austin's book. While there are changes in the story-line, I can't find myself complaining too much because Laurence Olivier and Greer Garson bring home a top performance.

Over the years there have been several more films made, telling this same tale of 'pride and prejudice.' Some are closer to the bk than others, but all of them provide us with different angles and glimpses of these dynamic characters. Each movie lends different interpretations of the characters and their actions. Thus, I find that I enjoy something different about each film adaptation.

The only thing I don't really care for in this film is the ending!? It is too short and why may I ask do I want to see that zany mother again, when the main characters I've been pulling for through the whole movie are finally together...I ask you?

This is the latest version of Austin's tale. Macfadyen brings a different Darcy to the story, but it gels well with the story. When I read Amanda Grange's Mr. Darcy's Diary, I couldn't help but see facets of Darcy that can be found in the this version, the 1940 version and in the WONDERFUL BBC 1995 version starring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle. (I couldn't find that one on here but it is one of my favorites.)

The soundtrack to this film version is wonderful as well. I checked it out from my library and added it to my 'buy' list.

I will say there are times in the film that some might find the audio hard to understand.

If you've seen The Lake House... this is the story that Reeves and Bullock are discussing on the porch during Bullock's unwanted birthday party.

Even if you can't stand the nosey character of 'Emma,' Mr. Knightley is well worth your time. Paltrow and Northam do a good job of bringing their characters to the screen.

I saw this movie on PBS a few months back, and while there are a few aspects to the film that are lacking and while it, like the other versions of this story, do not stay completely true to the original story-line, this is fun movie to put in and watch.

Watch this for nothing else other than for an introduction to a great story line and to see Alan Rickman bring in an award worthy performance. The acting was a bit stiff as were the costumes...at least that's what Grant's character would leave you to believe. Rickman brings the character of Col. Brandon off the pages of time and onto the silver screen perfectly. I can't wait to read Grange's 'Col. Brandon's Diary' when it releases in the US.