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Special Features
- Newly remastered widescreen print
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- Jane Austen Biography/ Bibliography
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Jane Austen's classic novel of 1813, Pride and Prejudice, still wins the hearts of countless schoolgirls with its romantic story of Elizabeth Bennet and her Mr. Darcy. Now, the 1996 BBC miniseries is winning over adults, with its faithful adaptation, gorgeous scenery, and superb acting.
The essence of the story is the antagonism between Mr. Darcy, a wealthy single man who believes Elizabeth to be beneath him, and Elizabeth, who upon being insulted at a dance by the aloof Darcy refuses to associate with him in any manner. Austen evokes incredible tension with the wit and flirtation of the two characters, and director Simon Langton (who also directed Upstairs Downstairs) successfully translates the repartee and conflict in this six-hour miniseries. Dialogue, for the most part, is painstakingly replicated, except when fleshing out and smoothing for modern sensibilities was necessary. Darcy, for instance, is drawn out, giving his personality significantly more depth. The acting sweeps you away to Regency England: Jennifer Ehle (of Wilde) is convincing as the obstinate Elizabeth, who, despite her mother's attempts to marry her off, spurs the attentions of Darcy. And Colin Firth (of The English Patient) will have women everywhere longing for a Mr. Darcy of their own.
For those who have been on an Austen binge--enjoying such excellent adaptations as Sense and Sensibility and Persuasion--this miniseries will round out the ultimate Austen video library. For those new to these romantic period pieces, this version of Pride and Prejudice will have you hooked and longing for more. One caveat, however: plan to watch it in an entire day, because very few have the self-control to not watch all six hours in a single sitting. --Jenny Brown
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Jane austens classic novel about the prejudice that occurred between the 19th century classes and the pride which would keep lovers apart. Studio: A&e; Home Video Release Date: 11/25/2003 Starring: Colin Firth David Bamber Run time: 300 minutes Rating: Nr Director: Simon Langton
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautifully restored Blu-Ray
Since our whole family enjoys this wonderful adaptation of the beloved classic and we were disappointed by the DVD release, with its washed colors, we pre-ordered the Blu-Ray set...
Published 1 day ago by M. Vajiac
5.0 out of 5 stars
great series
We really enjoy watching the Pride and Prejudice series, It is so true to the book and the performances are just right.
Published 11 days ago by Raeleen Neal
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Pride and Prejudice
LOVE,LOVE this movie! makes a person believe tat you dont hav to come from the same social statis to find LOVE!
Published 16 days ago by Missi1010
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
What can I say about this movie that hasn't already been said. A movie that doesn't disgrace the novel! And of course... Colin Firth is gorgeous!
Published 17 days ago by S. Bronisz
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Pride & Prejudice (restored edition)
i have watched this so many times & love it, acting is brilliant -one could almost be there with them. sure i will watch it over & over , can't get enough . regards patricia smith
Published 18 days ago by patricia
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the Best Ever!
As far as I am concerned, there is no other film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. True to the book and in full blown Austenian style, this film is more than worth the time...
Published 18 days ago by Melissa Townsend
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely Wonderful!
There are very few movies that we can watch over and over again, but this is one of them! When there is nothing else one and we want to veg out as a family, someone will usually...
Published 26 days ago by N. Morse
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Good Perfromances and True to Book
Not a lot to say other than this production had the time to develop the characters better and did not leave out major and important elements of the story as the recent and popular...
Published 1 month ago by PRAnderson_
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Masterpiece
Love this period drama, so much that I now have three versions - Original DVD, remake of the DVD, then 1st Blu-Ray re-mastered version.
Published 1 month ago by Beewax
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[About the Blu Ray Transfer]
This is easily one of the best restorations I've ever seen come to Blu Ray. I A/B'd the old DVD and this restored Blu Ray, back and forth, when we first got the latter.
Published 1 month ago by F. Kelly
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