Friday, March 31, 2006 , 8:48 PM
Pride and Prejudice
Ok firstly: I saw this movie ONLY because others were watching it, and I just happened to be in the room. That said, it wasn't all that bad, and brought back happy memories from when I read the book. Ok secondly: I read it ONLY because I was forced to as part of the Year 11
English ciriculum. Ok, glad that's clarified!
Great performances by Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen who fit their roles very well, as feisty Elizabeth and the mysterious Mr. Darcy. They had enormous chemistry and their attraction and tension rightly carried the whole movie. I mean, they didn't even kiss once, but you could feel the love.
One thing I did find strange was, throughout the film, they had these random close up shots of Darcy's hand for no apparent reason. Why??? I mean it was a very nice smooth hand and all. It might've even been digitally enhanced which would explain why they didn't have the budget for the wedding at the end. But what was the significance? He's HANDsome? He wants Lizzie's HAND in marriage? Someone please explain it to me.
Also, guys who watch this might find the giggle-squeals of mother/younger Benett's a tad annoying. I found them, although at times humourous, barely tolerable. I guess they're meant to be that way. But all and all Pride and Prejudice is a classic tale of romance, and that's the reason why people keep producing versions of the damn thing. Hell...there's already been the Miniseries, Bridgett Jones, even the Bollywood version =shiver=.
6.5/10
