Where is Colin, Where is Hugh? Who Cares When There is Matthew!

Rating: 10/10 (14 November 2005)

First off, let me say that I did love the miniseries with Colin Firth, but he was always not my complete perception of Mr. Darcy. He just didn't have enough character development for me in the series. But in the new film, Matthew MacFadyen's Darcy is layered with emotions and character traits that all shadow and highlight his face throughout the film and make for a more exciting and more endearing Mr. Darcy than we have ever seen on screen before. I loved this film and it is now my favorite movie of the year. I also noticed that throughout the Darcy and Elizabeth scenes there were more oohs and aahs heard in the theatre than there were when I visited the diamond floor at Tiffany's in New York. Women love this movie! Count me as a new obsessed fan too. Keira Knightley is witty, sassy, charming and perfect in the role of Elizabeth and Matthew MacFadyen can do no wrong as Mr. Darcy. He is prideful,passionate, shy,loving and everything good all rolled into one hot,sexy package. Congratulations to Joe Wright for getting it right and to all the casting agents because this ensemble was perfect in every way. I can't wait for the DVD and from the reaction of the packed audience, I think it is safe to say that Mr. Darcy will appear in many more veiled mists in the minds/dreams of millions of women across the world for years to come.
P.S. for those who did not get the kiss ending...Call me just another American, but I like me some sugary sweet happily ever afters way better than the starch, diet ever afters.