Review of Pride and Prejudice (1940) by Jdrally — 01 Jan 2006
I have been so excited to see this movie and I was utterly appalled by it. Lizzy is played like schoolyard brat who, judging by wardrobe and stature, looks as though she just escaped from a concentration camp.
Darcy has the acting skills of a box of hair. Donald Sutherland's portrayal of Mr. Bennett was completely without wit and he sounded, and looked, rather like a wounded hound dog throughout. All of the supporting characters where totally bizarre.
And the giggling... at one point I quite wondered if Knightly's choice was to play Lizzy as though she suffered from Tourets Syndrome. If you haven't, see the BBC version as soon as possible.
This review of Pride and Prejudice (1940) was written by Jdrally on 01 Jan 2006.
Pride and Prejudice has generally received very positive reviews.
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