Note for hetero guys seeing this "Chick Flick"

Rating: 6/10 (5 December 2005)

I went to this film on a date and since she is a really nice and interesting person, I didn't want to disappoint. This is the classic Jane Austin "Chick Flick" but I have some good news for you. There are a few things to enjoy if you are a hetero-sexual male and not really into this type of historical knight-in-shining-armor story.
First, Keira Knightly (Elizabeth Bennett) is unbelievably hot. I mean like out of control I just stared at her in every scene. She was a babe in "Love Actually" but here it's just right over the top. It was hard to actually keep track of the dialogue when she is on screen because I'm so focused on her. Second, Tom Hollander who plays the bumbling Mr. Collins is a genius. The guy reminds me of a sort of Victorian Adam Sandler trying to pick up women. And when Keira Knightly isn't on screen he steals the show and gets you through some slow parts. Third, there are some great outdoors scenes in England's Peak District where hills in the north of England really make me want to do some serious hiking. And my girl even agreed to do some camping with me since I was being so sensitive as to take her to Victorian romance. Fourth, did I mention how hot Keira Knightly is? So suck it up, buy some popcorn and Raisinettes and take your girl to the movies. She'll appreciate your sensitivity and the evening won't be a total loss.