Pride and Prejudice is perfection to say the least

Rating: 10/10 (2 December 2005)

I cannot believe I almost passed on Pride and Prejudice. I wanted to see it all along, but I chose other movies instead. This week, the only thing that was new and nearly enticing was the Kid and I. I chose the better of the two.
Pride and Prejudice was without a doubt the best romantic period piece I have ever seen. I tried Vanity Fair and Girl With a Pearl Earring and others in the past but none were as delightful. The others were so stiff and stodgy by comparison. They usually are aren't they? P&P was so beautiful and lively.
Every performer was perfect. Nearly every camera shot was a work of art. Even one of those "line dances" was so artful and absorbing, I nearly didn't notice in one scene that the ballroom was subliminally emptied to imply Elizabeth and Mr Darcy were so drawn to each other that they didn't feel anyone else's presence. When I finally caught on, I thought, "DAMN good camera work and direction!! DAMN good acting!!".
Donald Sutherland was given a chance to show his best stuff ever! He is a great actor but now he has proved he is a GREAT actor! Judi Dench was great as well. Of all the characters, hers was the most distinguishable due to the wickedness and cold-heartedness of her character. She was someone you could easily despise and pity at the same time. Keira Knightley and Rosamund Pike...WOW!!!! I had no idea Keira was such a fantastic actress. Sure we all know she is a beautiful woman, but what a wonderful performance she gave. Rosamund was equally as attractive and will be on my list of talented beauties to watch.
All of the performers were so talented and easy to watch, I had no time to let my mind wander as it often does. But it is not all due to the acting of course. Joe Wright was THE right director for the job and Deborah Moggach succeeded with a succulent screenplay. Thanks to everyone involved for making this move as beautiful as it is.
I have a widely varied taste when it comes to music and movies so I can attend most any style and remain objective and I encourage those with equally varied tastes to see this splendid, heart warming movie without hesitation. True, if you do not want to see this type of romance, you may be best off not seeing it. But you never know what may change your mind and your taste. This one may just be the one to make that change. I give it a 10/10 and I do not feel that is sufficient.