Pride and Prejudice

Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Brenda Blethyn, et al.

Product Description

Based on Jane Austen's beloved novel, the classic tale of love and values unfolds in the class-conscious England of the late 18th century. The five Bennet sisters -- including strong-willed Elizabeth (Keira Knightley) and young Lydia (Jena Malone) -- have all been raised by their mother (Brenda Blethyn) with one purpose in life; finding a husband. When a wealthy bachelor takes up residence in a nearby mansion, the Bennets are abuzz. Amongst the man's sophisticated circle of friends, surely there will be no shortage of suitors for the Bennet sisters. But when Elizabeth meets up with the handsome and -- it would seem -- snobbish Mr. Darcy, the battle of the sexes is joined.

• Format: DVD
• Language: English
• UPC: 025192807220
• Release Date: January 2006
• Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Publisher: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
• Director: Joe Wright
• Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Brenda Blethyn, Donald Sutherland, Jena Malone, Judi Dench, Tom Hollander, Rosamund Pike, Talulah Riley, Kelly Reilly
• Runtime: 2 hours, 7 minutes
• Number of Disks: 1
• Other Video Info: Multiple Formats; Color; Dolby; NTSC; Subtitled; Widescreen; AC-3
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

At first, they walk through the motions.

I guess I am spoiled by the Colin Firth version or presentation. In this presentation, they plow through, talk fast, and spend more time making faces. However, the wide long shots of the countryside are impressive (especially on Blu-ray). I have seen some of the houses in the TV production “Great Houses of Britain.” However, Donald Sutherland is a good contributor to Mr. Benet. Oh, Great Scott, forget about what I said in the first paragraph, as the presentation finally picks up as everyone gets over the initial deceptions. So do not give up on this movie too early. Finally, we get the highs and lows that we planned on. It is not the easiest thing to tell the story, as by the time you view this presentation, you should already be familiar with Jane Austen. If not, we do not need to give too many things away. To say that the Bennet family, of all daughters, will lose their meager estate at the passing of the father. Only a male can inherit property. So, it is time to marry off the daughters. As the story unfolds, you will understand the title of the story. The main focus is on the banter between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, surrounded by others who are also posturing. Is there an opportunity that all will be well in the end, or will the whole thing unravel? For people not acquainted with Jane Austin, you will see that she is not an obscure writer of only a handful of novels, but someone who was taken from us too soon. Screenplay by Deborah Moggach. We have not heard the last from her yet.

Well done!

I really liked how they did this version, it is done quite well & well cast. I do think u have to know the story already to get the flow, and suggest reading the book. But it is a good story, I wish it had been a series with same actors so they could have gotten into the characters more. Buy the movie AND the novel.