Historical inaccuracies and mangled dialog.

Rating: 1/10 (21 May 2006)

I love the book. I -adore- the book. When it comes right down to cases, no movie will ever be as good. But did this move have to be -so- bad?
The historical inaccuracy for costuming and setting was impossibly jarring.
The utter impropriety of all the characters in so many scenes was pitiful.
The loss of Jane Austen's classic words for obtrusive synonyms and paraphrasing was acutely painful.
The giggling left me wanting to throttle something.
Darcy left me bored, Bingley was a dolt, Mr Bennet a mumbling fool, Mrs Bennet far brighter and nicer than she should be. Lizzy was shallow, Jane hardly 'reserved and shy'. Lydia and Kitty had nothing to them - I frankly couldn't tell them apart until Lydia's elopement. Charlotte far more emotional than she should be. Mr Collins was much too wooden. Caroline Bingley lacked screen presence. Mr Wickham was totally without charm. I will concede Mary Bennet was nicely portrayed in her few scenes. Lady Catherine was let down only by script - the acting was lovely. Anne de Bourgh looked too healthy though!
It had some moments and as anonymous piece of costume drama, it would do tolerably. As an adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, it has nothing to recommend it.