Beautifully photographed, awfully acted, storyline lacking

Rating: 4/10 (4 November 2006)

I found the movie to be lacking in major components of the story. For example, we are never given into seeing the relationship between Wickham and Elizabeth develop and deteriorate. We don't see the wildness of behavior from Lydia. We don't see the strength of character of Elizabeth. Mr Collins is lacking the absurdity of his character. Keira Knightley's acting is just going through the words. She doesn't have the conviction of the character. She's somewhat flat and uninviting.
On the plus side, the movie was BEAUTIFULLY photographed and set. The scene in the dance hall was wonderfully arranged.
If you want a beautiful and intelligent adaptation of the tale, see the BBC version with Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth.