Pride and Prejudice Director: Simon Langton Cast: Colin Firth, Jennifer Ehle

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  • DVD Release Date: 09/26/2006
  • Original Release: 1995
  • Rating: Not Rated

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Limited Edition Features: The classic 5-hour adaptation on 2 discs ; Behind-the-scenes making-of documentary featuring cast & crew; Text cast & crew biographies and Jane Austen bibliography; Exclusive To This Version: Delux gold-embossed, cloth slipcase; 120-page illustrated companion book; Bonus DVD featuring new interviews and Jane Austen Biography episode

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Disc #1 -- Pride and Prejudice [10th Anniversary Limited Collector's Edition]
1. A Man of Good Fortune [9:54]
2. A Strong Constitution [11:29]
3. Party at Lucas Lodge [11:15]
4. Jane Takes Ill [7:10]
5. An Accomplished Woman [7:02]
6. A Man Without Fault [5:17]
7. Mr. Collins [10:40]
8. Mr. Wickham's Tale [7:22]
9. Wholesome Conversation [5:30]
10. The Netherfield Ball [5:34]
11. Dinner Music [6:29]
12. A Marriage Proposal [6:26]
13. Surprising News [9:20]
14. Mr. Wickham's Engagement [11:40]
15. A Proper Wife [10:50]
16. Lady Catherine de Bourgh [6:01]
17. Most Severe Critic [3:16]
18. Another Proposal [12:39]
Disc #2 -- Pride and Prejudice [10th Anniversary Limited Collector's Edition]
1. Mr. Wickham's Past [7:16]
2. Mr. Darcy's Letter [12:38]
3. Appearance of Goodness [12:05]
4. Summer Travels [10:31]
5. Chance Encounter [4:22]
6. A Good Opinion [4:01]
7. Dinner at Pemberly [9:30]
8. Dreadful News [:21]
9. Tainted by Association [10:06]
10. No Glad Tidings [9:49]
11. So Well Concealed [5:38]
12. Express From Mr. Gardiner [6:33]
13. Mr. and Mrs. Wickham [4:57]
14. A Mistake in Pride [7:41]
15. Mr. Bingley Returns [7:42]
16. Lady Catherine's Sentiments [13:33]
17. A More Gentleman-Like Manner [7:57]
18. This Man and This Woman [5:35]
Disc #3 -- Pride and Prejudice [10th Anniversary Limited Collector's Edition]
1. Casting & Music [10:05]
2. Rehearsals & Shooting [9:35]
3. Make up & Wardrobe [10:46]
4. Favorite Foods & Scenes [11:00]
5. Balls & Themes [9:39]
6. Lasting Success [7:18]
7. Credits [1:04]
1. A Commercial Success [8:08]
2. For Love or Money [8:38]
3. A Dramatic Decision [8:24]
4. Second Chances [6:16]
5. All Things Jane [6:07]
6. Universal Theme [6:20]
7. Credits [:20]

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Editorial Reviews

Transforming Jane Austen's intricate, subtly satiric novels into suitable screen fare is not an easy accomplishment, but this five-hour BBC version of her most-loved work makes the transition from page to screen brilliantly. The courtship rituals between the daughters of a country gentleman and their widely varied suitors are hampered by excesses of both pride and prejudice; most particularly, the courtship of the snobbish but eminently wealthy Darcy (Colin Firth) and the delightfully independent Elizabeth (Jennifer Ehle). Ehle perfectly captures Elizabeth's lively sense of humor and keen intelligence, while Firth persuasively portrays a man whose surface reserve masks violent emotions. While the essential plot has elements of soap-opera cliché, Pride and Prejudice is anything but. Its clear-eyed observations of human frailty and folly and its straightforward romanticism make this impressively mounted miniseries a touching, comedic and naturalistic melodrama, satisfying to both longtime fans and Austen novices. Amy Robinson, Barnes & Noble

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The best movie adaptation ever of one of my all time favorite booksby christmas_baby

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December 19, 2009: I watched this series when it originally was shown on A&E and have watched the DVD numerous times since. My recent purchase was a gift.

Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors. I've read all of her books multiple times and have seen every movie adaptation of her books. In my opinion, this is the absolute best primarily due to the casting and the screenplay.

I've seen very few of the cast in other movies. However, even though they are not as well known as the cast in the most recent version of P&P, they are almost all superior in their roles. When I reread the book now, the voices I hear in my head for Mr. Collins, Mrs. Bennett, and many of the other characters are those from this movie. And I can't even begin to describe how perfect Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehrle are. Most of Darcy's feelings and attitudes have to be conveyed via facial expressions and body language rather than with dialogue, and Firth is superlative at doing so. Keira Knightly may look more like she's 20 than Ehrle does, but Ehrle's portrayal does a far better job of capturing Elizabeth's character and spirit.

The two problems I have with most adaptations is that they cut out significant portions of the book in order to fit within the time limits of a movie and/or they make unnecessary changes that cause the movie to be very different than than the original book. Since this was a miniseries, the time restriction wasn't an issue. While not word for word the same, this is a faithful adaptation of the spirit of the book. The changes that were made seem to be those that were necessary to best tell the story cinematically.

I'd give this DVD 10 stars if I could.

This review was written about the DVD Wide Screen edition.

The best Pride and Prejudice film everby gailfus

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December 14, 2009: Unlike too many film settings of classic novels of the past 20-30 years, this version of Pride and Prejudice strives to remain true to the book. Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle are, in my opinion, the best Darcy and Elizabeth they could have chosen, and the settings and true-to-book dialogue complete the whole. I believe Jane Austen would have been very happy to endorse this A&E production as it keeps intact, for the most part, her command of wit, irony and sarcasm.

This review was written about the DVD Wide Screen edition.


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What Parents Need to Know

About Pride and Prejudice

Parents need to know that, despite a lack of objectionable material, this made-for-television miniseries' extended length, antiquated language, and subtle themes make it dead boring for younger kids. Even older kids may find the stuffy cinematography and formal, stiff manners of Georgian England a turn-off. But for lovers of literature, especially that written by Jane Austen, this adaptation of her novel is a treat.

Families Can Talk About

Families can talk about what happens when a book is translated into a film or TV show. Is it possible to get every nuance of a book into a film? What sort of changes might be necessary in order to hold audiences' attention, to keep from confusing them with too many characters, and to telegraph what characters are thinking, when they don't speak their thoughts aloud? Also, students might use this video as a study aid, as it is quite true to both details and the spirit of the novel.