Beautifully done

Rating: 10/10 (19 February 2006)

I don't know what that other guy was talking about, this was by far the best adaptation of an Austen book, let alone Pride and Prejudice which has been done what 7 or 8 times? The cinematography is breathtaking, the characters all developed and nuanced, the costumes seemed to be more realistic, and the 18th century attitudes intact. The ensemble of this film should be very proud as well, because every scene was cohesive and masterfully acted. Keira Knightley should win the Oscar for this film, her performance was one of the best of the year for any female in film. I loved the dialogue, it stayed very true to the spirit of Austen. Having read this book twice and being very familiar with 18th century literature, I was impressed at how closely Knightley resembles Austen's Lizzie. Really, this movie was wonderfully I only wish there were more done like it.