Not funny

Rating: 1/10 (5 October 2005)

I'm afraid I didn't make it through the first half-hour of this film. Sadly, none of the satire, irony and characterisation that is present in the book and the 1995 adaptation was present.
The humour was simple. I was appalled by the portrayal of Bingley; making 'cheap' situation jokes which were not in the book. Bingley was too nice, not stupid. A group of young teenagers who were sitting behind me found it highly amusing, so I must deduce that they have never read the book.
I couldn't stand Mr Bennet, he is not as quick witted as he was in the book, and his deep monotonous voice began to grate.
I thought Mr Collins was rather good.
Kitty and Lydia were spot on.
Keira Knightly smiled far too much and I began to grow sick of her cheesy teethy grin.
I won't get started on Darcy, all I can say is that I didn't fancy him; enough said.
The scenes were very nice, although the Bennets never cooked their own meals. In fact, Mrs Bennet makes a point of it. I'm also sure that they were not farmers... not very 'gentlemanly'.
Massive fans of the book and the 1995 adaptation will not like this film and I would strongly suggest that you resist the temptation to see it at the cinema and rent it out on DVD.
I think it was a good way to get our money calling the film 'Pride & Prejudice', as it has little semblance of the true essence of the book.