One word - beautiful!

Rating: 9/10 (10 January 2015)

I honestly don't understand how this film is getting bad reviews, so here's my take on it.
I love Jane Austin films, and I've read Pride and Prejudice many times in the past. I've also watched this film probably around 10-15 times now, which is a sign of how much I enjoy it.
Firstly the story itself is very similar to that of the book, I understand many people have suggested that they've made the Bennetts poor, but that's not how I understood it at all. They were wealthy enough to keep a cook and a maid, which is in keeping with the book. There were other minor differences for example, when Bingley asks Darcy if he has his blessing, this isn't in the book. I thought the setting for the film was beautiful. Very rural and typical England for the time. At some points in the film it seemed very dark, foggy, miserable and then the end scene it brightened up to sunshine (similar to the story I guess). Keira Knightley was by far my favourite in this film, she portrayed Elizabeth fantastically, even if she was a little more forward than the book states. I still got a sense of independence, free will and lots of laughter from her, and Rosamund Pike (Jane) also. Matthew Macfadyen who portrayed Mr. Darcy also did a superb job. He looks the part, and played the part wonderfully, portraying Darcy as a superior, wealthy gentleman who slowly falls in love with Elizabeth, against his better judgement. I even got the impression he was annoyed at himself for it! The props and costumes are wonderful and to detail for the time period. I think all the characters look fantastic, and the soundtracks fits the film also. I actually don't have any negative comments for this film.
It truly is a lovely film to watch, although I do admit, no film will ever do the book justice, but this definitely is by far the best adaptation of Pride and Prejudice around.