A Favorite

Rating: 9/10 (29 August 2015)

Even though Pride & Prejudice is a typical 18th century romance story, modern filmmaking keeps the audience glued to the screen. In a sense, the film was created as an action picture, not with the intention of wowing audiences with flashy effects, but engaging them with the same type of intensity. The brilliant creators of Pride & Prejudice composed some of the best cinematography Hollywood has ever seen. In addition, audiences see some of England's most regal estates. These century-old mansions are so magnificent; today, one may need an admission ticket to get a peek inside. Another equally important aspect of the filmmaking is the attention to detail. No matter what is happening in the scene, the audience's eye always has something entertaining to view.
The characters in Pride & Prejudice are what make the film the ultimate love story. Audiences will be swept off their feet as each character takes them on an amazing journey of conflict and emotion. What I find so captivating is the complexity each one possesses. Every unique personality helps the audience fall head over heels for the plot line.
The believability and realism of Pride & Prejudice comes from the brilliant actors who portray these marvelous characters. They all deliver a unique, consistent performance that makes the story so appealing and real. Much of the delight of watching this movie comes from Keira Knightly, who plays Elisabeth Bennet. In many ways, she is perfect for the iconic, beloved heroine. Her less famous co-star, Matthew Macfadyen gives a most outstanding performance as one of the greatest romantic heroes of all time.