Pride and Prejudice

Rating: 2/10 (16 September 2005)

I went to see a preview of the film last night and I have to say, as a without comparison film it was a pleasure to watch But ....and it's a big but the BBC's adaptation was by far the superior! On Costume, Character and the general X factor! I understand it was filmed with a tad more realism with regards to costume and a dangerous lack of make up but for those whom have seen the BBC version, I hope they agree that the most important factor in the film that was missing.....was the character development. Even in the first scene it was clear Darcy liked Lizzy where as the BBC clearly portrayed the friction and chemistry between them immediately. Of course TV has more time to provide the viewer with intimate touches and intense glances and the 'Mr Darcy' from Jenny Ehle could never be recreated.......on the whole the BBC had it right all the long...Lyme hall will always be my Pemberly and Colin Firth forever more my Mr Darcy!