A wonderfully happy movie

Rating: 10/10 (5 March 2006)

Well, let me start off by saying that anyone who says this is a horrible re adaptation of Jane Austens novel is crazy. I have read the book and seen the BBC series and enjoyed them both. This movie though did something the novel and mini series didn't....it filled me with joy. Just thinking back to watching the movie for the first time makes me happy, and I think any movie that does that can't be all bad. Yes the script may not have kept every line just the same, and some phrases maybe wouldn't have been said in public. But in their house, the Bennets are just like any other family, they have drama and fights and there is jealousy, but they love each other. I enjoyed that aspect of the movie very much. Also, the casing was superb. Keira Knightly made a perfect Elizabeth Bennet and Mathew Macfayden was a wonderfully new fresh face for Mr. Darcy. Even though they left out some of the scenes I loved in the book and the BBC series, I truly believe anyone will enjoy this movie. Everyone should at least watch the movie, even if you haven't read the book. But I guarantee that after you watch the movie you will want to read it.