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Pride & Prejudice
Director: Joe Wright (IV)
Actors: Keira Knightley, Talulah Riley, Rosamund Pike, Jena Malone, and Carey Mulligan
Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Retail Price (not our price): $19.98
Release Date: 2006-02-28
Theatrical Release Date: 2005-11-23
Studio: Universal Studios
Run Time: 129 minutes
Format: Array
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Discs: 1


Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):

1) Amazon.com
Literary adaptations just don't get any better than director Joe Wright's 2005 version of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice. The key word here is adaptation, because Wright and gifted screenwriter Deborah Moggach have taken liberties with Austen's classic novel that purists may find objectionable, but in this exquisite film their artistic decisions are entirely justified and exceptionally well executed. It's a more rural England that we see here, circa 1790 (as opposed to Austen's early 19th century), in which Elizabeth Bennet (Keira Knightley) is one of several sisters primed for marriage, with an anxious mother (Brenda Blethyn) only too desperate to see her daughters paired off with the finest, richest husbands available. Elizabeth is strong-willed and opinionated, but her head (not to mention her pride and prejudice) lead her heart astray when she meets the wealthy Mr. Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen), whose own sense of decency and discretion (not to mention his pride and prejudice) prevent him from expressing his mutual affection. They're clearly meant for each other, and as Knightley's performance lights up the screen (still young enough to be girlishly impertinent, yet wise beyond her 20 years), Austen's timeless romance yields yet another timeless adaptation, easily on par with the beloved BBC miniseries that has been embraced by millions since originally broadcast in 1995. Individual tastes will vary as to which version should be considered "definitive," but with a stellar supporting cast including Judi Dench and Donald Sutherland, this impeccable production achieves its own kind of perfection. --Jeff Shannon

2) Description
One of the greatest love stories of all time, Pride & Prejudice, comes to the screen in a glorious new adaptation starring Keira Knightley. When Elizabeth Bennett (Knightley) meets the handsome Mr. Darcy (Matthew MacFadyen), she believes he is the last man on earth she could ever marry. But as their lives become intertwined in an unexpected adventure, she finds herself captivated by the very person she swore to loathe for all eternity. Based on the beloved masterpiece by Jane Austen, it is the classic tale of love and misunderstanding that sparkles with romance, wit and emotional force. Critics are calling it "Exhilarating. A joy from start to finish" (Carina Chocano, Los Angeles Times).

Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5

1) True art put to the big screen   [Rating: 4 out of 5]
Purchased for my wife. She loves this movie has watched this over and over again.

2) Such a beautiful story   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
LOVE this movie! I watch it at least once a month and anytime it's on TV without the commercials. I also like the version PBS did, it's much longer. This one just seems to end too quickly! I want to hear more!!!

3) Beyond Perfect   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I love, I love, I love this movie. It is the only movie I can watch again and again. It is superbly cast and beautifully presented. Matthew Macfadyen truly IS Mr Darcy - he has bewitched me body and soul. I am sorry I can only award five stars for it is worth at least ten!

4) FANTASTIC   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
For those of you who are avid Jane Austen fans, this a is a refreshing recent adaptation of the novel. I would recommend anyone who owns the A&E version to also buy this one, as it offers a different take, but one that is equal in value and quality. Also, this one is several hours shorter, so it offers the same great punch in a smaller dose. The actors do a fabulous job, and the cinematography is breathtaking.

5) disappointed   [Rating: 1 out of 5]
After seeing the BBC version I was very disappointed. Mostly I was disappointed in Keira's performance. It was more or less reciting out of a book than actually becoming Elizabeth and truly acting. She holds no candle to Jennifer Ehle.