Pride and Prejudice [Blu-ray]
by Simon Langton
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Actor: Anna Chancellor, Colin Firth, Crispin Bonham-Carter, David Bamber, Jennifer EhleDirector: Simon Langton
Brand: A&E HOME VIDEO
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), PCM Stereo; English (Subtitled)
Format: Color, Dolby, HiFi Sound, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 300 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2009-04-14
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: A&E HOME VIDEO
DVD Reviews of Pride and Prejudice [Blu-ray]
DVD Review: I wish there were six stars...
Summary: 5 Stars
First of all, I'm not reviewing the quality of the DVD, I'm reviewing the movie. Hands down, one of the best productions I have ever seen of any genre. The story is excellent (thank you Miss Austen), and the acting, directing, music, and overall production is outstanding. I watch this at least three times a year ( and as a result have memorized a lot of the dialog). I love everything about this movie and highly recommend it to everyone who enjoys quality entertainment.DVD Review: Great film.
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought this for my sister at Christmas, and she was so happy. It's a wonderful love story.DVD Review: Blu Ray is the definitive version!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've seen the TV version. I've seen the VCR tapes. I've seen the DVD. I now own the Blu Ray. So worth the wait! The clarity, the color and the aspect ratio are simply perfect! If you own no other version, this is a must buy and a steal. If you already have the DVD, get it anyway. you won't be dissapointed!
Enjoy!
DVD Review: Plodding, Dull.Sorry!
Summary: 2 Stars
I'll watch Colin play Darcy in "Bridget Jones". This film moves like watching paint dry. And the actors all seem so stiff and their concerns so trivial. It is a favorite with some in my family so I have been force fed it on a number of occasions. Not for me!
Give me the Keira Knightley version anyday.
DVD Review: Buy the UK Blu-ray for the full 327 min version
Summary: 3 Stars
Great show by BBC. I was addicted to this on TV and then jumped at the chance to buy it on DVD. Luckly for me, Australia got the full 327 minute version. Unfortunatey we have the US Blu-ray edition which is only 300 minutes. If you're a big fan, buy the UK edtion from amazon.co.uk for the lost 27 minutes.
Description of Pride and Prejudice [Blu-ray]
Jane Austen's classic is finally available on Blu-ray!The timeless themes of love and marriage in Jane Austen's superb romantic comedy Pride and Prejudice have captured readers for generations--the novel has sold more than 20 million copies and has never been out of print. Now, A&E and the BBC have brought this beloved classic to life in a compelling production directed by Upstairs, Downstairs' Simon Langton. This stunning production captures all the celebrated beauty of the English countryside and its glorious, stately manors. It features lavish costumes and an exquisite soundtrack from noted composer Carl Davis.
Pride and Prejudice is the story of the lively and rebellious Elizabeth Bennet, one of five unmarried daughters living in the countryside of 19th-century England. In a world where obtaining an advantageous marriage is a woman's sole occupation, Elizabeth's independent manner threatens her family's future. Will her romantic sparring with the mysterious and arrogant Darcy end in misfortune--or will love's true nature prevail?
Blu-ray features brand new bonus materials including a fascinating short film about the technical restoration process.
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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
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 enjoy excellent Austen adaptations such as Sense and Sensibility and Persuasion--this miniseries will round out the ultimate Austen 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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