little people

Rating: Null/10 (29 October 2001)

this movie did remind me of this song from LES MISERABLES, although not in the physical sense of 'little people'. i have to mention its similarities with PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (yeah it's all in the trivia but please be patient with me^^). Jane Austin's novel was sweet (still among my favourites) but still it was about a higher clan of the society. Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy might be called the 'bigger' people according to their social status. BJ is of a lower caste consisting of ordinary people, and might seem boring due to its simplicity. Yet i like the light-hearted manner of this movie, and i like its simple-mindedness. the way it's brought 'down' the 'noble' feel of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE just tickled my heart^^(but for people with more exquisite tastes, the movie's probably degrading the original idea of the novel - hey, i'm being too serious^^)
casting Renee as Bridget was wise, she did an excellent job! Hugh Grant was a pretty nice Daniel, but he should be given a fuller attention - in the end Daniel simply evaporated, to me this is sorta strange. Colin looked good as Darcy, but as many have pointed out, his transformation was abrupt, and his timing was so 'unnaturally' perfect! (he stepped in just after Daniel was out) besides these i have not much to complain about this comedy, just perfect for laughter and maybe a little bit of thought afterwards if one likes^^