Lovely Film

Rating: 10/10 (7 December 2005)

I loved this new adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. The cinematography was lovely, and I think they did a good job of putting this book on film in just over two hours.
I'm a big fan of the Colin Firth/Jennifer Ehle version, but I have to say in many ways I think that Ms. Knightly and Mr. McFaddyn really shine in this version, and in most ways, I like their performance better. I'm laughing now as I imagine all my friends gasping collectively, as they know I'm a huge Firth fan. But I really do like Matthew's portrayal better of Mr. Darcy. And Keira embodies Elizabeth.
Big kudos for the supporting roles, too. Mr. Collins was especially a delight and Judi Dench never disappoints.
I also LOVED the score.
Go see it--you *can* like the 1995 *and* 2005 versions!