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Pride & Prejudice (2005)

Keira Knightley , Matthew Macfadyen , Joe Wright (IV)  |  PG |  DVD
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  • Actors: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Rosamund Pike, Jena Malone, Carey Mulligan
  • Directors: Joe Wright (IV)
  • Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 5.1), Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Studio: Universal Studios
  • DVD Release Date: February 28, 2006
  • Run Time: 129 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,777 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000E1ZBGS
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #682 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Pride & Prejudice" on IMDb

Special Features

  • A Bennet Family Portrait - An intimate look at each of five vibrant Bennet sisters and their parents.
  • Jane Austen, Ahead of Her Time - The history of a revolutionary storyteller and a very private woman.
  • Behind the Scenes at the Ball - A behind-the-scenes look at this lavishly stunning new version of the classic romance
  • HBO First Look: Pride & Prejudice, A Classic in the Making - Complete with talent and filmmaker interviews, this feature takes an extensive look at the making of the film
  • Commentary from director Joe Wright

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Literary adaptations just don't get any better than director Joe Wright's 2005 version of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice. The key word here is adaptation, because Wright and gifted screenwriter Deborah Moggach have taken liberties with Austen's classic novel that purists may find objectionable, but in this exquisite film their artistic decisions are entirely justified and exceptionally well executed. It's a more rural England that we see here, circa 1790 (as opposed to Austen's early 19th century), in which Elizabeth Bennet (Keira Knightley) is one of several sisters primed for marriage, with an anxious mother (Brenda Blethyn) only too desperate to see her daughters paired off with the finest, richest husbands available. Elizabeth is strong-willed and opinionated, but her head (not to mention her pride and prejudice) lead her heart astray when she meets the wealthy Mr. Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen), whose own sense of decency and discretion (not to mention his pride and prejudice) prevent him from expressing his mutual affection. They're clearly meant for each other, and as Knightley's performance lights up the screen (still young enough to be girlishly impertinent, yet wise beyond her 20 years), Austen's timeless romance yields yet another timeless adaptation, easily on par with the beloved BBC miniseries that has been embraced by millions since originally broadcast in 1995. Individual tastes will vary as to which version should be considered "definitive," but with a stellar supporting cast including Judi Dench and Donald Sutherland, this impeccable production achieves its own kind of perfection. --Jeff Shannon

Product Description

One of the greatest love stories of all time, Pride & Prejudice, comes to the screen in a glorious new adaptation starring Keira Knightley. When Elizabeth Bennett (Knightley) meets the handsome Mr. Darcy (Matthew MacFadyen), she believes he is the last man on earth she could ever marry. But as their lives become intertwined in an unexpected adventure, she finds herself captivated by the very person she swore to loathe for all eternity. Based on the beloved masterpiece by Jane Austen, it is the classic tale of love and misunderstanding that sparkles with romance, wit and emotional force. Critics are calling it "Exhilarating. A joy from start to finish" (Carina Chocano, Los Angeles Times).

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I loved this movie and have watched it over and over. Barbara A. Johnson  |  529 reviewers made a similar statement
It is beautifully acted and filmed and the musical score is wonderful. M. Macdonald  |  396 reviewers made a similar statement
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673 of 760 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm a Firth/BBC fan, and I still loved it! January 11, 2006
Format:DVD
Okay, I am a rabid Frith and BBC fan of the miniseries, but I was very impressed with this adaption and found it refershing in it's grounded, youthful take on the story.

For starters, there is a very grounded nature to the presentation of the story. Some Austenites got their knickers into a twist because they thought it made the family and their circumstances too drab looking. But I loved it! The Meryton Assembly basically sets the stage for this grounded approach-the dancing looks a little heavy footed, the girls look sweaty, and you can't help but think that someone needs to open a window cause it looks awfully sweaty! But at the same time,it made the story come alive, like you were a fly on the wall, peeking in on Lizzy and Darcy and the rest of the gang.

Lastly, I loved the youthful take on the story. I LOVE Firth and Ehle as the '95 leads. They had this chemistry and sensual tension that was electric! But their take was definitely from a mature standpoint-like the way I'd act now as a 33 year old woman. Whereas Macfadyen and Knightley? Theirs is a more youthful, innocent, first love take that I just took to. Great chemistry, Lizzy's a little less cocksure, Darcy's a bit more unbalanced by this attraction, and it felt right in terms of age and stage of development with the actual characters in the book.

Great adaption, brisk storytelling, and a wonderfully irreverent tone by a fun director who knew it was a good idea to knock the pedestal off from under our Lizzy and Darcy, and let them be seen in a more grounded light. And ps-I thought Macfadyen, even though he doesn't have that big of a part, was a great Darcy!
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121 of 136 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great and Fun Version January 14, 2006
Format:DVD
First, to all of the Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth lovers (of which, I am one), we will always have that remarkable masterpiece. Therefore, we should be able to judge any new versions freely. Having said that, this version is great!

This movie is quite shorter than what we're used to for P&P adaptations and at first it seemed to me that the dialogue was rushed, but after the first 15 minutes it either slowed down or I ceased to notice it, until Darcy's proposal scene anyway, but it worked quite well there.

This film is also much more of a comedy than the two BBC versions. There were minor changes with dialogue but none of the changes lessened any of the characters or the spirit of the story. Instead, it probably enhanced the feelings the audience shared with the characters. In fact, I think that everything left out of the two previous BBC versions were added to this one so you still get something new from the same story.

One major change is the loss of Mr. and Mrs. Hurst. In a two-hour movie there just isn't enough time to do their characters justice. The rest of the cast is so marvelous though that we barely notice they're missing and it makes the movie flow more naturally.

The actors chosen are wonderful in their parts. I didn't think I'd be able to accept Keira Knightley as Elizabeth but after the first five minutes I was completely taken in by her. She pulls off Elizabeths witty dialogue like, well... Elizabeth and just as Jennifer Ehle added some distinctive traits to Lizzie, so does Keira. She wonderfully manages to show us Lizzie's love of a good laugh without making it seem as though she was a giggling loony and every time she smiles, we smile with her.

I won't critique all the performances but I have to add that Donald Sutherland really does a spectacular job as the head of a household of silly women. The last scene with him and Lizzie had me in tears.

Not to say that this movie was perfect, what adaptation can be without some faults or silly alterations? None are too serious though. The first is at the Meryton ball, when Darcy, Bingley and Caroline walk in, everything stops. The music, the dancing, all conversation and the crowd parts to offer them a path. I thought for a second the crowd had mistaken Mr. Bingley for royalty. It just seemed a bit over the top. But it passed quickly enough. The other was actually Darcy's proposal scene which was done in the rain. I thought it silly that he would follow her outside in such weather to propose, but one can accept that in view of the other changes that turned out so well.

I give this movie 5 stars because I wouldn't want to miss it and I don't think any P&P fan should.

All in all, if you have a good sense of humor and aren't afraid to laugh, like Elizabeth, you will just enjoy the story as it is played out. Remember, afterwards you can always put Jennifer and Colin Firth back in the DVD player.
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255 of 307 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoy for what it is--not Firth but wonderful! January 13, 2006
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OK, I'll admit it: I've gone to the theater to see this 6 or 7 times already--I've lost count; I'm thrilled that the DVD is coming out sooner rather than later.

No, this is not the much-loved 1995 multi-hour A&E version. And no, MacFaydan is not Firth, and Knightly is not Ehle. And some liberties were taken with the original storyline (sometimes a bit disconcerting like Lady Catherine's night time visit?? and Bingley entering Jane's sickroom, even before knocking?? "simply not done" in those days!).

But I very much agree with the positive reviewers below --this version is MOST enjoyable on its own. The scenery, photography, and music are gorgeous (you must buy the CD!). Darcy and Elizabeth are still wonderfully Darcy and Elizabeth. It was a little disconcerting at first to see so much mud, livestock, and plain gowns--but you get past that fairly quickly. And it seems maybe a bit more realistic for country gentry.

BTW--if you're a P&P addict like me, don't miss Pamela Aiden's Darcy trilogy--it tells the entire story from Darcy's viewpoint and fills in a lot of what I think is missing. Also, if you have wondered what might have happened after the wedding and like a "spicier" novel, read Linda Berdoll's "Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife" (Austen meets Bronte and Sandra Brown).
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good movie
I'm writing this review because I'm required to do so. I liked this movie. It was well portrayed. It kept my interest through the whole movie.
Published 16 hours ago by Melissa
5.0 out of 5 stars Fav book and now one of fav movies
This is one of my favs books and movies. Other than the stuttering of "I love you" where you can almost feel the dumb at the end, the acting is the best!
Published 1 day ago by Crystal King
5.0 out of 5 stars Pride and Prejudice
Absolutely wonderful movie. Both Keira and Matthew did a super job. Donald Sutherland was very entertaining True to Jane Austin's classic novel.
Published 1 day ago by Laurie J. Chapman
5.0 out of 5 stars Romance
This movie is just the right amount of romance and comedy. I enjoyed it so much that I have watched to 4 times now.
Published 1 day ago by rachel spande
5.0 out of 5 stars n/a
It was a good DVD and I had no problems with it.
I liked the after the film to see they were excellent too.
Published 2 days ago by CHERYL
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Jane Austin movie
I thought this was a good rendition of this movie. The actors were all really good and it is a nice movie to watch now and then when the mood strikes.
Published 2 days ago by Leann Gilbreath
1.0 out of 5 stars Cut Down Story
Although this movie is good as far as it goes, the story has been cut down to fit into a typical 2 hour movie theater time slot. Read more
Published 4 days ago by AmKiwi
5.0 out of 5 stars A great adaptation
I love this version of the novel. I feel like it does justice to the original book without getting too bogged down in using Austen's actual dialogue (which some versions do,... Read more
Published 4 days ago by Devon Frala
5.0 out of 5 stars great story
I love stories from this era. It was heartwarming to see a shy aristrocrat fall in love. It is typical of mother's with all daughters to marry them off as soon as possible -... Read more
Published 4 days ago by Brooklyn Born
4.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
Good movie, but I prefer the Colin Firth version. I wanted to see the difference between the two. If you like, good for you.
Published 4 days ago by J. P. King
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Mr. Bennet deserves scorn
Maybe he assumed his daughters could make a living on their own - which may have been unlikely for women in that time, but maybe it's commentary on the fact that women shouldn't have to depend solely on their fathers or potential husbands.
Oct 5, 2008 by Nathan L. Baker |  See all 14 posts
"You have bewitched me" & "I have no idea"
"...starting with including the ENTIRE dialogue and doing a scene-by-scene exact re-enactment in an 8-hour miniseries or something..."

Yes, that would be comprehensive, "but rather less like a ball".
Mar 1, 2008 by Craven |  See all 19 posts
last scene of the movie
It's after they're married, it's at Pemberly, it's a casual, private moment of happiness at home.

A little cheesy, yes, but it's nice to see "behind the scenes" of the formal society of the previous 2 hours.
Dec 19, 2006 by Zhimbo |  See all 17 posts
Is the book similar to the movie?
Please read the book which is much better. Also, please see the A & E mini-series. It is a wonderful adaptation of the book. Much better than the Kiera Knightly version which leaves out part of the plot.
Apr 11, 2010 by Sean's Mom |  See all 7 posts
confusion about ending
No kiss in the original book. And though the American 2005 version strays a bit from the novel, the scene you remember does not exist.
The scene after the run in the rain is the first proposal. They get worked up, he leans in to kiss and doesn't. She is shocked and disappointed by his... Read more
Jun 24, 2011 by S. Conway |  See all 6 posts
Is this the US release with the alternate ending?
The 2005 Pride and Prejudice ends with Mr. & Mrs. Darcy after they are married overlooking a lake. Hope this helps.
May 15, 2010 by shinergirl |  See all 5 posts
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