Two stubborn people ... mad at each other or mad for each other?

Rating: 10/10 (12 November 2005)

Beautifully filmed, fine attention to detail, subtle musical score, excellent performances, very moving. The hand held camera work is engaging in the festive ballroom scenes and engages the viewer. The lighting is exceptional--from dark candle-lit interiors to the brightness of full sun, the lighting is Oscar worthy. It really brings the reality of 19th century England closer to one's reality and imagination. The film has a somewhat different interpretation than previous versions of the classic novel. Keira Knightley's smile is very engaging. Matthew MacFadyen's performance as Darcy is brooding and understated, but manages to convey the depth of his feelings. I commend the direction by Joe Wright. The English countryside looks lovely as usual. Judy Dench is good, but her presence in every period English movie is beginning to seem a bit cliché. I enjoyed the movie from beginning to end. Best film I've seen this year.