Review of Pride and Prejudice (1940) by Ellenl — 13 May 2006
I think that this moving interpretation of the novel is brilliant. Though of course this is different from the BBC adaptionof 95, I do not think that the differences detract from its quality. When I see a couple falling in love throughout a movie, even if they do not see it themselves yet, I have to be able to FEEL the chemistry between the characters.
In this adaption the chemistry literally oozes off the screen. I felt their passion, I felt Lizzy and Darcy's pain. Matthew Macfadyen makes a magnificent Darcy, and his interpretation of the character made me fall in love with him also.
Though his faults were evident, his love and passion for Lizzy was even more so. You could see his character evolve on screen, surface and flourish in his love for Lizzy. And because of Kira Knightley's fresh, youthful and witty perfomance you could understand why his character would do so.
Altogether a magnificant film.
This review of Pride and Prejudice (1940) was written by Ellenl on 13 May 2006.
Pride and Prejudice has generally received very positive reviews.
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