Utterly charming and beautiful to watch! Loved it!

Rating: 8/10 (27 October 2005)

I loved the 1995 version of Pride and Prejudice and cannot tell you how many times I have watched it, so I wasn't sure how I would receive this new version. I found it utterly charming and just beautiful to watch. I loved how it took a different approach with many scenes from the 1995 version. Joe Wright has directed it beautifully - the opening scenes where it meanders through the Bennet house and the ball at Netherfield are a delight. I thought Keira Knightley made Lizzie her own and Matthew MacFayden as Mr. Darcy is brilliant. I wasn't sure about him at first but he really grew on me at the film progressed. He has very expressive eyes! The rest of the cast are also a delight especially Donald Sutherland as Mr. Bennet. I have to admit that I have now seen the movie twice and I enjoyed it even more the second time. Can't wait for the DVD!