Actually pretty good except for one scene...

Rating: 6/10 (16 August 2007)

This is much like the 1940s version in that it does not try to portray the characters in their time period but more through the prism of the time of the audience. The balls are more rave-like than formal; the father softened and much closer to his daughters; Mr Collins more nerdy than unctuous; Elizabeth more girlish and less worldly; the romance just happening rather than developing. The pace is a little fast - it is a bit hard to keep up but the key elements are all there. The second ball scene in particular is used to excellent effect to quickly develop the characters.
Personally, I did not like Kiera Knightley's affected laugh, and I found her to be a very shallow Elizabeth - but that's just my taste. One scene, however, which nearly ruined the movie was the almost kiss in the gazebo. It was completely out of place and out of character and just very lazy scripting. It broke the illusion for me.
If you want a thorough, more true to the book experience - the 1995 version can't be beat but this is a pretty good update especially for those who wouldn't normally have the patience for Austen.