Skillful Austen adaptation and a deeply romantic period drama.

Rating: Null/10 (24 January 2009)

This film served notice of a new talent Joe Wright. His next film was the outstanding 'Atonement', but we can sense his talent in this version of Pride and Prejudice. The film tries its best to be cinematic (always difficult with Austen), and on the whole does well. The camera constantly moves and architecture is very skilfully filmed, conveying a wealth of information on what the characters are feeling. Keira is annoying initially, but her character slowly grows on you. Macfadyen is a bit bland. The rest of the cast is competent. The film works both as a first rate Austen adaptation, and as a deeply romantic period drama.
Overall 8/10