Bewitching

Rating: 10/10 (18 March 2006)

(See the movie before you read this.) Just as Mr. Darcy was bewitched by Elizabeth, I was bewitched by this movie. IMO it's close to perfect. Kira Knightley is radiant, bewitching, enthralling and completely delightful, and all of the other significant characters are "spot-on" as well. Some of the cinematographic devices used, such as the isolation of Elizabeth and Darcy during the second ball are simply inspired. I love this movie!!!
Many movies set in this period are dry and force you to concentrate to follow the dialog. This is just not true of this movie. It moves along at such a sprightly pace that you wonder how two hours could have passed when it's over.