If you love Jane Austen, her humor is lost in this version

Rating: 1/10 (13 December 2005)

Sadly, this movie did not live up to my expectations (which I must admit are low, as I own the 1995 BBC version of Mansfield Park). At least in Mansfield Park, they didn't change the intent of the humor and flavor of Jane Austen, it was only poorly cast. In this version of Pride and Prejudice, the Bennett family was not portrayed in the proper social class; Darcy and Elizabeth would have never met. Darcy would have never fallen for such a low class family. The scenery was exquisite, however it alone could not hold my attention. I couldn't look at Donald Sutherland and not ask myself, "What the heck is he doing in this film?" If you're a Jane Austen fan, I give this movie two thumbs down. Rent or buy the A&E six hour version, which is as close to the book as anything produced to date. Better yet, read the book, which is far superior to anything ever produced!