Pride and Prejudice

Rating: 10/10 (12 February 2006)

My vote may seem excessive, but the movie owns up to it.
Several years ago I saw the 1995 version with Colin Firth, and since it was a BBC presentation, they turned it into a mini series split up over a few days. I did not get the full extent of the story because I was younger and I hadn't seen it all in one shot. Then the new one came out and looked more promising than the previous, and I was compelled to see it.
I did, and 4 times later, I saw the 95 version again. It did not compare to the emotional suspense that the newer version had included, and I found that the lessened dialogue was beneficial to the overall impact of the movie. The actors were fabulous, and Kiera Knightly did an outstanding performance alongside Matthew McFadyen, who was just as mysterious as Colin Firth in his role. The cinematography was MUCH improved, and the fact that it was condensed made for better viewing without needing to interrupt the movie.
In general, the love is more evident in the newer one, and I recommend it wholeheartedly!