The Bottom Line
Pros
- "Pride & Prejudice" is strong in every facet of filmmaking
- Keira Knightley is brilliant in the role of Elizabeth Bennet
- Features a large ensemble cast with memorable supporting performances
Cons
- Ending may be too sappy for some
- Movie's sensibilities different from Jane Austen's (could be a pro)
- DVD extras are a bit skimpy
Description
- DVD containing romantic drama "Pride & Prejudice"
- Film stars Keira Knightley, who is brilliant as Elizabeth Bennet
- Movie is an adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel
- DVD contains a feature-length audio commentary by director Joe Wright
- Movie nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Actress (Keira Knightley)
- MPAA Rating: PG
- Feature run time: 2 Hours 8 Minutes
- DVD release date: February 28, 2006
Guide Review - "Pride & Prejudice" (2005) DVD
I'm not surprised that "Pride & Prejudice" (2005) has been nominated for four Academy Awards: Best Actress (Keira Knightley), Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design and Best Original Score. I thoroughly enjoyed this delightful movie. An adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel, the film is set in the English countryside near the end of the 18th century. The story centers around Elizabeth Bennet (Knightley), who needs to make a suitable marriage, not only for her own well-being, but also to assure a decent life for her four sisters and her mother.
I think that Keira Knightley is brilliant as the girl who learns to change her mind, but "Pride & Prejudice" is strong in every facet of filmmaking. It's a richly detailed movie and features a large ensemble cast with memorable supporting performances given by Donald Sutherland and Brenda Blethyn as Elizabeth's parents, Matthew Macfadyen as Mr. Darcy and Judi Dench as Lady Catherine de Bourg. There are some charming locations, and director Joe Wright keeps things moving briskly.
The entertainment value of the movie itself makes "Pride & Prejudice" worth watching. But the DVD also has a few bonus materials, including an audio commentary by director Joe Wright. You can find out more about what is on the DVD along with a list of the DVD details for the Widescreen Edition in the in-depth preview of "Pride & Prejudice."
