Overcondensed and not true to the book

Rating: 1/10 (4 March 2006)

I thought this film was atrocious. This version has completely changed the personality of all of the main characters, (in particular Mr Bingley, who appears mentally deficient). The dialogue is inane, and doesn't gel, as huge sections of the plot are left out. It has also been partially modernised, creating a hideous pastiche, mixing 21st century speech with Georgian. Occasionally the odd piece of original text is thrown in, but in such a way that all sense and context is removed from it. Huge liberties are taken with the plot, and the scenery is changed for no reason. There is no subtlety, or suggestion, instead everything is spelled out to make it completely obvious. I'd suggest watching the BBC dramatisation, if you wish to see a version that has stayed faithful to the book.