The Fallen Pride of the Critics

Rating: Null/10 (12 January 2006)

Pride and Prejudice 2005 is a very good film, to put it simply. It is British in every possible way. Perhaps the script has adapted itself a little more than fans would like, it does not mean that the film lost it's 17/18th century English-ness.
Before the film's release, many people expressed grave prejudices over the trailer, stating that it's too sexed up, and over Hollywood-ized. These people include critics and prominent writers. Die-hard fans of Jane Austen books were unable to see Keira Knightley play Elizabeth well. Basically, most of the reviews came before the show itself.
That is a common problem with film today, and after watching Pride and Prejudice, it is easy to see why there are no more "sexed up" comments, because the movie is not sexed up at all. There is a genuine British conservative-ness in Pride and Prejudice, and most of the lovers hardly even touch each other throughout the film.
Sexed up? No way. Pride and Prejudice is a cinematic experience not worth missing. With beautiful cinematography, consistent editing, and a very convincing performance all around (especially by MacFayden, who plays Darcy), Pride and Prejudice is a testament to how pre-release hype of negativity can be so utterly embarrassing.
8/10