An established Prejudice...

Rating: 7/10 (9 December 2005)

As an avid admirer of Jane Austen and a long time lover of Pride and Prejudice, I was really nervous about how the Keira Knightly version would turn out. I've read the book dozens of times and seen the A&E version about as many.
The new version definitely surprised me. I expected to want to run out of the theater, but instead, I enjoyed it and stayed through the end. Of course, to compare it to the A&E version is completely unfair. As a two hour film, it can't cover everything a six hour mini-series can. Some of the events and the way they happen have been changed for the sake of keeping the audience entertained.
The biggest problem I had with the film is that it presented a very modern interpretation and took itself too seriously. Jane Austen's wit and satirical view of the society in which she lived didn't come across at all. Instead, the film aimed at modern sensibilities and lost the true essence of Austen. All in all, I would say this is a good summary, but if you want a more accurate portrayal, turn to the A&E version or read the book.