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In spite of the quality of the more recent Keira Knightley-starring big-screen interpretation, it’s the mid-90s BBC mini-series of Pride and Prejudice that’s still regarding by many as the definitive telling of Jane Austen’s classic.
Featuring, as many swooning admirers will already know, Colin Firth in a career-topping performance as Mr Darcy, Pride and Prejudice is the timeless tale of seemingly impossible romance. On one hand, there’s the wealthy, single Mr Darcy, and on the other is Elizabeth, a woman Darcy believes is beneath him. Across six sumptuous hours of this classic mini-series, their story then slowly bubbles, aided by some excellent supporting performances. Nods must go to the likes of Jennifer Ehle, Susannah Harker, Anna Chancellor and Julia Sawalha, to highlight but a handful.
It’s not just in front of the camera where Pride and Prejudice scores, though. The production values are absolutely outstanding, with this really a watermark for BBC costume drama production. Add in Simon Langton’s diligent direction, and this is one of those rare occasions where everything seemingly effortlessly falls into place, with outstanding end results.
Over ten years since it was first broadcast, the particular take on Pride and Prejudice remains as vital, moving and compelling as it was first time round. And if it’s ever topped, it’s going to take something really, really special to do it… --Jon Foster
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Regency romance, full of pace, style, wit and passion. Filmed in the stately homes and country mansions of old England, with a first-rate production team and a cast of Britain's finest character actors, this really is unmissable. Starring Colin Firth, Jennifer Ehle, Allison Steadman and Julia Sawalha
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50 of 51 people found the following review helpful
By Jack Keane
Format:DVD
Of all the Jane Austen adaptations this is the greatest. And that's including cinema's most wonderful adaptation - Sense and Sensibility. Her character based plots demand mini-series length plots to truly flourish and that's what allows this work to blossom. It has room to breathe. It also helps that the creators have been so careful in the set construction, costumes, writing, direction and most importantly in any Austen adaptation, its casting.
There really isn't an error in the casting here. Mrs Bennett is suitably screeching. Her husband, nicely unsentimental. The pick of the support is Mr. Collins. He can come across as an unsufferably twee monster on the page, but in this adaptation he is played as the perfect fool. It's a wonderfully droll performance. And of course our hero and heroine are uniformly excellent.
This is a stately production; of the kind only the BBC can really make with such veneer. Any lover of acting, or literate writing would be silly not to add it to their collection.
There really isn't an error in the casting here. Mrs Bennett is suitably screeching. Her husband, nicely unsentimental. The pick of the support is Mr. Collins. He can come across as an unsufferably twee monster on the page, but in this adaptation he is played as the perfect fool. It's a wonderfully droll performance. And of course our hero and heroine are uniformly excellent.
This is a stately production; of the kind only the BBC can really make with such veneer. Any lover of acting, or literate writing would be silly not to add it to their collection.
40 of 41 people found the following review helpful
By Sassyann
Format:DVD
I absolutely love this story.....and the way the story is told in this tv adaptation is superb. The cast is fantastic, the settings are beautiful, I can't fault it, in any way. Colin Firth & Jennifer Ehle have a great on screen raport and at the end a great on screen romance. I have owned this DVD for many, many years and will never get fed up, with watching it. Even my boyfriend has to admit, that it's a great story, he particualy likes Mr Bennetts dry wit. I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!
129 of 135 people found the following review helpful
By CC
Format:DVD
This is an absolutely fantastic adaptation of a truly classic novel.
Jennifer Ehle as Lizzie is wonderful in her performance as the independant, intelligent Bennet sister who will not marry for anything less than love.
All the characters were brought to life in this adaptation and this is FAR superior to anything before or after it! Namely the very flashy, confusing version starring Keira Knightly. This, in my opinion was just an excuse to cash in on a very successful novel.
No one can match Mrs Bennet, Lizzie, Jane, the bungling Mr Bingley and his poe-faced sisters. And absolutely NO ONE can take the place of or replace Colin Firth as the proud heart stoppingly gorgeous Mr Darcy.
I have seen this series over a hundred times (no exaggeration) and have not tired of it and i know that i never will.
On a rainy Sunday afternoon and a sunny Wednesday afternoon alike, this series is always a welcome distraction to life and everything that comes with it.
A special mention must be made of Mr Collins. He is so totally cringe worthy it makes me laugh. The actor who played him did an award winning job of bringing the character to life.
THIS is the only version of Pride and Prejudice anyone should own.
Jennifer Ehle as Lizzie is wonderful in her performance as the independant, intelligent Bennet sister who will not marry for anything less than love.
All the characters were brought to life in this adaptation and this is FAR superior to anything before or after it! Namely the very flashy, confusing version starring Keira Knightly. This, in my opinion was just an excuse to cash in on a very successful novel.
No one can match Mrs Bennet, Lizzie, Jane, the bungling Mr Bingley and his poe-faced sisters. And absolutely NO ONE can take the place of or replace Colin Firth as the proud heart stoppingly gorgeous Mr Darcy.
I have seen this series over a hundred times (no exaggeration) and have not tired of it and i know that i never will.
On a rainy Sunday afternoon and a sunny Wednesday afternoon alike, this series is always a welcome distraction to life and everything that comes with it.
A special mention must be made of Mr Collins. He is so totally cringe worthy it makes me laugh. The actor who played him did an award winning job of bringing the character to life.
THIS is the only version of Pride and Prejudice anyone should own.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love It
LLove this at the house - that is all - this is a favorite for us! Need I say any more?ove this at the house
Published 1 month ago by Andrew Furry
4.0 out of 5 stars
Classic acting - good condition product.
Great, but i hate navigating backwards and forwards to the start in order to get the next set of episodes. I think someone should edit it to merge them into a movie length feature.
Published 1 month ago by Lisa
5.0 out of 5 stars
Always good to have on the shelf
This is the best version for me. Well acted, beautiful costumes and great scenery. Always good to have on the shelf when you need a Colin Firth hit! He's the perfect Darcy.
Published 1 month ago by Fabian
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love It
I studied this for my GCSE's years ago and loved the BBC adaptation of the book. So when I realised that they had a 10th anniversary edition out I just had to purchase it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by sweet cheeks
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best version!
There are so many versions of Pride and Prejudice but in my opinion, this is the best. Colin Firth was the best Darcy ever!
Published 2 months ago by Erin B. Perry
5.0 out of 5 stars
At Last, Mr Darcy has come home :)
I am delighted with my purchase of the 10th Anniversary Edition of this classic.
I can now watch Mr. Darcy whenever I want!!! Read more
I can now watch Mr. Darcy whenever I want!!! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lillibet
5.0 out of 5 stars
Super
For my daughter, who loves it, I found that I too really enjoyed it. Having read the book I was not sure I would enjoy it but I did.
Published 2 months ago by David New
3.0 out of 5 stars
A gift
The delivery was OK. The product was in good shape and the person who received the product as a Birthday gift was more than happy to have it, as she was looking for it for quite... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Nana
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pride and Prejudice 1995
The 1995 Version of Pride and Prejudice is definitely the best version. The Blue ray not only enhance the panoramic beauty of the picture but the excellent casting and acting... Read more
Published 5 months ago by bibi
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great seller
A fantastic series loved it watch it over and over I love Colin he played great in this setues well pleased
Published 5 months ago by Toffee
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