Breathtaking film

Rating: 10/10 (21 June 2007)

In the 2005 edition of this timeless tale of hate and love, Keira Knightley shines. She portrays Elizabeth Bennet with the right amount of balance, giving some and taking some in each scene. She was well deserving of her Oscar nomination. It is by far her best performance. Other characters, such as Dame Judi Dench in her subtly cruel role as Lady Catherine de Bourg and the cute Jena Malone as melodramatic, hopeless romantic Lydia Bennet also pull off their parts well. I can't bash any of the acting in this movie.
I was in bed with pneumonia when I first saw it, therefore I got a little lost in between plot and language, but I rented it again. Right then and there, it shot up to, if not close to, my top ten favorite movies list. It is a must see for everyone, whether you are a fan of romance or not. You will be completely immersed in its beauty as well as the sharp and crisp language.
I know there has been some heated IMDb debate about what version of Pride and Prejudice is best. I have not seen the older versions, so I cannot speak from that standpoint. But please, if you are wary about renting it because it may not compare to your favorite P&P, don't listen to your conscience. It is totally worth the 2 hrs, 5 min spent watching.