A good movie if you don't know the 1995 BBC mini-series

Rating: 7/10 (23 March 2009)

When this movie came into the theaters, I was profoundly pleased with the performance of the lead actors (Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen) and the director alike. I would have voted 8 or 9, then. Compared with food, this was a fine dinner for two with an agreeable wine.
Well, years later, i.e. last week, I happened to watch the BBC mini-series from 1995, and alas, I must say: I was overwhelmed by that piece of art, by its richness in detail, its pure perfection. You get an aperitif, a delicious soup, a four-course meal, each course accompanied by an other exquisite wine, then a plate with a dozen cheeses, finally concluded by tiramisu, cappuccino and a cognac.
Just to make sure that I was not delusional, I read one third of Jane Austen's novel (it's in the public domain so you can legally download it from the Internet). It's nothing short of magic how the BBC version managed to translate the full "Pride and Prejudice" into pictures. This magic is not possible in Hollywood-compatible two hours.
Each version has its legitimacy. It's up to you to decide which kind of dinner you are planning to have.