One of the Most Delightful and Beautiful Romances I Have Ever Seen

Rating: 10/10 (8 October 2006)

In Georgian England, Mrs. Bennet (Brenda Blethyn) raises her five daughters Â– Jane (Rosamund Pike), Elizabeth (Keira Knightley), Mary (Talulah Riley), Kitty (Carey Mulligan) and Lydia (Jena Malone) with the purpose of getting married with a rich husband that can support the family. They are not from the upper class, and their house in Hartfordshire will be inherited by a distant cousin if Mr. Bennet dies. When the wealthy bachelor Mr. Bingley and his best friend Mr. Darcy arrive in town to spend the summer in a mansion nearby their property, the shy and beautiful Jane falls in love for Mr. Bingley, and Lizzie finds Mr. Darcy a snobbish and proud man, and she swears to loathe him forever. This is the beginning of their wonderful love story.
On the cover of the DVD "Pride & Prejudice" it is highlighted that it is "the best film of the year". I dare to say that this movie is one of the most delightful romances I have ever seen, and a perfect movie in every aspect. The story is intense, picturing a period of England history with a strong fight of classes and rules of society and people being categorized in different categories, trying to climb to upper classes through marriage. The screenplay is very well written and shows this period in a very consistent way. The direction of Joe Wright is simply stunning, and the long sequence of the ball is one of the most perfect I have ever seen in a movie. The top-notch performance of the cast is amazing, and the gorgeous Keira Knightley has my respects as an excellent actress, and not only a pretty face on the big screen. I am impressed with the exponential progress of the career of this British actress, who was nominated to the Oscar for her performance in the strong character of Lizzie. The Art Direction, Costume Design and Music Score deserved also the nomination to the Oscar. I have just included this movie in the list of my favorite movies ever. My vote is ten.
Title (Brazil): "Orgulho e Preconceito" ("Pride and Prejudice")