Pride & Prejudice [Blu-ray]

In the latest adaptation of Jane Austen's classic, this 2005 film version shines and impresses. With great performances, beautiful cinematography, and excellent direction, fans of Pride & Prejudice will be pleased with this adaptation! Following the book version, the 2005 film brings Pride & Prejudice to more vibrant visuals and focuses primarily of Elizabeth Bennet's perspective and attracting the modern age. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Bennet is one of 5 daughters who must marry wealthy in order to secure her future. Due to laws of the Regency era, when Mr. Bennet dies, all his fortune and property will go to the nearest male relation, and securing a man of fortune will lead the Bennet sisters into a prosperous life. While older sister Jane connects with wealthy Charles Bingley, Lizzie prefers to marry for love and finds herself matching wits with the prideful but wealthy Fitzwilliam Darcy (aka Mr. Darcy). Misunderstandings and rushed judgements lead Lizzie and Mr. Darcy on a path of love and hate, but also growth. As both begin to look beyond appearances, they may find a great match in each other but several twists and turns may bring them to ruin. In the directional debut of Joe Wright, the 2005 Pride & Prejudice version is a splendid mixture of beautiful cinematography and an excellent score. The cast is great in their roles including Jena Malone as impulsive Kitty, Rupert Friend as "charming" Wickham, Dame Judi Dench as arrogant Lady Catherine, and the late Donald Sutherland as Mr. Bennet. Keira Knightley, a then rising star fresh off Pirates of the Caribbean Curse of the Black Pearl success, delights and mesmerizes as Elizabeth "Lizzie" Bennet. She brings out Lizzie's with and playful free spirit, and her intelligence and headstrong personality to match Matthew Macfadyen's Mr. Darcy. While MacFayden, then a relative unknown internationally, shines as the reserved and prideful Darcy while bringing out the character's more gentle side. When multiple adaptations of a beloved novel like Pride & Prejudice are made, the battle of which one is best often ensues. The 2005 film is perfect for those who wish to watch a quicker version of Pride & Prejudice and viewers will get a splendid view of gorgeous scenes and wonderful musical scores. The performances are also great and marked the beginning of MacFadyen and Knightley's further ventures with Joe Wright in other films (Atonement, Anna Karenina). The blu-ray disc comes out clear on screen and provides a crisp look at a splendid novel that still captivates readers more than 200 years after its 1813 publication. Add to your physical library today!

This movie has been a favorite movie of mine, year after year. It really holds up after repeated watching. The ironic thing for me is that I had a slight prejudice against Keira Knightly back in 2005 (when this came out). Here was the "Pirates of the Caribbean/Elizabeth Swan" trying to play a "serious Jane Austen character"!!! I truly did not think I would like it, actually thought I would be annoyed by her in this fine story. But, I was totally wrong and Keira nailed the performance completely. Rosamund Pike (Jane Bennet), really stole the show with her performance as well. It did not surprise me that Matthew Macfadyen was amazing; I expected he would do a wonderful job, and he did! The only character that I wasn't sold on was Talulah Riley who played Mary Bennet, although it was nothing major, and perhaps she didn't get enough material to rise above. The cast of this version was so deep and amazing it would be nearly impossible to keep up with each of them! As the years go by, and I've checked out this movie from my local library so many times I thought they might just give it to me to keep for good measure! But, alas I have moved and my new library does not have a copy! Therefor, the first movie I am buying for myself is my own personal copy of Matthew and Keira (and great cast!)'s version of Pride and Prejudice to watch whenever and however often I want! So wonderful! Oh---I have to also mention that the MUSIC in this movie is so great I will listen to the soundtrack on various online places to have it in the background...fantastic isn't fantastic enough for the music in this movie. If I mention the music I have to also bring up the beautiful way it was filmed---the cold fogs, the rain, all the elements come to life on the screen. Is the fancy word "cinematography"? Or does the applause go the director? Visually the film is a feast for the eyes, ears, and heart...."Well Done!" (Which reminds me of my other favorite Jane Austen movie: Emma (2009) with Romola Garai, if you like one you will like the other as well---same high level of performance, music, and amazing!)

I got both version cuz I didn’t see many reviews on the difference. I gave one to my sister as a birthday gift and kept one. Me and my sister are obsessed with this version of Pride and Prejudice and we’ve yet to add it to our collection til now. The disks were beautiful and the quality was amazing. I definitely don’t regret buying this. The price that I got it for was honestly a steal.

Fantastic movie!

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Le livre "orgueil et Préjugés" de Jane Austen est un grand classique de la littérature anglaise. Cette transposition cinématographique de 2005 est excellente avec, dans le rôle principal, l'excellente actrice Keira Knightly qui fait depuis une très grande carrière. Le Blu-Ray permet de visionner ce film en VO, VO sous-titrée, ou français. A conseiller ...

El DVD llegó en buen estado, con buena calidad de imagen y sonido. Esta película es mi favorita y me emociona tenerla en físico para revivirla cuando quiera sin depender del internet. La historia es preciosa.

I'm not necessarily a Jane Austen fan but I was taken back by the acting and production quality of this movie. It's hard to believe that Keira Knightley (Miss Elizabeth) was only 20 years old during the filming with her incredible acting & poise. The rest of the cast does a spectacular job as well. The visuals through the movie are breathtaking which is why you want this on blu-ray. The great sound track is also perfectly in-sync with the story-line. For me the most amazing scene was the ball-room dance where the camera perfectly & seamlessly pans through the various rooms and conversations. Great picture and sound quality throughout. Blu-ray also includes a number of great extras. A must-have for Jane Austen fans and anyone who appreciates the highest of quality. You will watch this many times!