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Pride and Prejudice (2005)

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Consensus: Sure, it's another adaptation of cinema's fave Jane Austen novel, but key performances and a modern filmmaking sensibility make this familiar period piece fresh and enjoyable.
 

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Rated: U

Runtime: 2 hrs 9 mins

Theatrical Release: 16-09-2005

Synopsis: The glorious world of Jane Austen is at last brought back to the big screen in all its romance, wit, and emotional force in Pride & Prejudice. Faithful to the setting and period of the beloved novel and filmed entirely on location in the U.K, this is the first movie version of the story in 65... The glorious world of Jane Austen is at last brought back to the big screen in all its romance, wit, and emotional force in Pride & Prejudice. Faithful to the setting and period of the beloved novel and filmed entirely on location in the U.K, this is the first movie version of the story in 65 years. The classic tale of love and misunderstanding unfolds in class-conscious England near the close of the 18th century. The five Bennet sisters – Elizabeth, or Lizzie (Keira Knightley), Jane (Rosamund Pike), Lydia (Jena Malone), Mary (Talulah Riley), and Kitty (Carey Mulligan) – have been raised well aware of their mother’s (two-time Academy Award nominee Brenda Blethyn) fixation on finding them husbands and securing set futures. The spirited and intelligent Elizabeth, however, strives to live her life with a broader perspective, as encouraged by her doting father (two-time Golden Globe Award winner Donald Sutherland). When wealthy bachelor Mr. Bingley (Simon Woods) takes up residence in a nearby mansion, the Bennets are abuzz. Amongst the man’s sophisticated circle of London friends and the influx of young militia officers, surely there will be no shortage of suitors for the Bennet sisters. Eldest daughter Jane, serene and beautiful, seems poised to win Mr. Bingley’s heart. For her part, Lizzie meets with the handsome and – it would seem – snobbish Mr. Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen), and the battle of the sexes is joined. Their encounters are frequent and spirited yet far from encouraging. Lizzie finds herself even less inclined to accept a marriage proposal from a distant cousin, Mr. Collins (Tom Hollander), and – supported by her father – stuns her mother and Mr. Collins by declining. When the heretofore good-natured Mr. Bingley abruptly departs for London, devastating Jane, Lizzie holds Mr. Darcy culpable for contributing to the heartbreak. But a crisis involving youngest sister Lydia soon opens Lizzie’s eyes to the true nature of her relationship with Mr. Darcy. The ensuing rush of feelings leaves no one unchanged, and inspires the Bennets and everyone around them to reaffirm what is most important in life. Focus Features presents in association with StudioCanal a Working Title production. Pride & Prejudice. Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Brenda Blethyn, Donald Sutherland, Tom Hollander, Rosamund Pike, Jena Malone, and Judi Dench. Casting by Jina Jay. Music Supervisor, Nick Angel. Music by Dario Marianelli. Hair and Make-Up Designer, Fae Hammond. Costume Designer, Jacqueline Durran. Editor, Paul Tothill. Production Designer, Sarah Greenwood. Director of Photography, Roman Osin. Co-Producer, Jane Frazer. Executive Producers, Debra Hayward, Liza Chasin. Based on the novel by Jane Austen. Screenplay by Deborah Moggach. Produced by Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Paul Webster. Directed by Joe Wright. A Focus Features Release. -- © Focus Features [More]

Genre: Romance, Theatrical Release

Starring: Keira Knightley, Donald Sutherland, Brenda Blethyn, Matthew MacFadyen, Judi Dench

Director: Joe Wright
Screenwriter: Deborah Moggach
Producer: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Paul Webster
Composer: Dario Marianelli

DVD Info

Release:

Jan 11, 2008

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • 2-Disc Set
  • Disc 1: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (Widescreen)
  • Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English, French, Spanish
  • Subtitles - English (SDH), French, Spanish

Additional Release Material:

  • Audio Commentary - Joe Wright - Director
  • Featurette - 1. JANE AUSTIN, AHEAD OF HER TIME
  • 2. HBO FIRST LOOK: PRIDE & PREJUDICE
  • 3. A BENNET FAMILY PORTRAIT
  • 4. Conversations with the Cast
  • Disc 2: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (Full Frame)
  • Full Frame - 1.33

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English, French, Spanish
  • Subtitles - English (SDH), French, Spanish

Additional Release Material:

  • Audio Commentary - Joe Wright - Director
  • Featurette - 1. THE POLITICS OF DATING
  • 2. THE STATELY HOMES OF PRIDE & PREJUDICE

Text/Photo Galleries:

  • Galleries of the 19th Century
  • Pride & Prejudice Family Tree

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