Best Film I've seen in years

Rating: 9/10 (24 February 2006)

I adored this movie. It was funny, dramatic and romantic in all the right places. I adored the book and the truth was that i was definitely hesitant to go and see a Hollywood version of this film, especially when i found out that Keira Knightly was going to play Elizabeth. I was very pleased to be wronged for once. I have nothing but praise for the actors, Keira Knightley especially. She brought to life one of my favorite characters and was so convincing that when i imagine Elizabeth i imagine Keira. Matthew MacFadyen makes an awesome Darcy, he is at least Colin Firths equal. Brenda Blythen play's Mrs Bennet to perfection and Donald Sutherland play's Elizabeth's doting, yet sarcastic father perfectly. The set was so much better than the 1995 version, the set than was immaculate but if you've ever read the book Austen describes the Bennett home as a farm. That is exactly what the set designers have done and it is amazing. All the sets are amazing and i actually liked these costumes they are better than the empire lines. The only thing i have against this film is that they type-casted Jane as a blonde, i would honestly like to know where they got the idea that Jane is a blonde. Apart from that i really adored this film and would recommend it to anyone. It is one of the best movies of 2005 and very enjoyable film.