Review of Pride & Prejudice (2005) by Aaron A — 11 Jul 2011
Butler: A Mrs. Bennet, a Miss Bennet, a Miss Bennet and a Miss Bennet, sir.
Caroline Bingley: Oh for heaven's sake, are we to receive every Bennet in the country?
Synopsis: Mrs. Bennet is all atwitter in hopes of marrying her daughters to prosperous gentlemen callers, especially when a wealthy bachelor moves nearby.
What subtlety the film lacks in comparison to it's cinematic predecessor Sense and Sensibility, it more than makes up for with it's hypnotizing beauty. I dare say that no-one could resist the sumptuous visuals of this picture were it the blu-ray version. The cinematography is crisp, clear and gorgeous, the landscapes and architecture inspiring, and the art design is incredibly dense and detailed. I'm not sure if all of it is period accurate or just a product of Joe Wright's direction, either way, I'm sold.
The rest of the film doesn't disappoint either, though i'v never read any Jane Austin novel, I would be a fool not to appreciate the wonderful victorian language that her novels provide. Sure, it can sometimes be hard to follow the quick, antiquated banter from time to time, but the message is almost always understood thanks to other visual queues; and such complex language only adds to the film's replay value.
Though it lacks the subtlety of Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice is an intelligent, funny, and quite beautiful adaptation. Highly recommended.
This review of Pride & Prejudice (2005) was written by Aaron A on 11 Jul 2011.
Pride & Prejudice has generally received very positive reviews.
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