tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post2193046105350992389..comments2024-01-27T02:00:46.694-05:00Comments on Yet Another Period Drama Blog: Pride and Prejudice (1995) ReviewMiss Dashwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15821653607968651548noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-79757835423176252662016-11-23T04:16:52.261-05:002016-11-23T04:16:52.261-05:00I love the BBC 1995 adaptation and I totally agree...I love the BBC 1995 adaptation and I totally agree to your review. I believe is practically impossible to make a better adaptation, and the 2005 is a little disappointing compared to this masterpiece. It has its interesting points, but I think it misses the atmosphere of Austen's book: I believe it is more what the director wanted the story to be like. Of course, it was plenty of sexual tension that inflicted a major impact in all romantic hearts (mine included). But, sexual tension was not in the book. All these things were subtly implied.<br />I would like to point out on of my favourite scenes in the BBC series, which I think is overlooked, in favor of those of greater importance to the story: I cannot help but laughing at Lizzie's face, when she visits Netherfield to see her sick sister and bumps into Darcy: her curtsey and her look is absolutely phenomenal, and then, Mr Darcy greets her with a such an expression in his eyes! I think it's the most playful scene! She is so funnily disrespectful and he is so sure she's here for him!<br /><br />Excuse my long comment, I would like just to add that the BBC adaptation was my faithful friend when I was experiencing tremendous inner conflictions and had to pass through the most difficult time of my life; due to its wit, its freshness, I managed to see the world in a new, realistic light and to regain hope and courage.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18375345575308179461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-49827677020477642802014-02-02T12:00:17.895-05:002014-02-02T12:00:17.895-05:00THE BEST MOVIE EVER
enough said.THE BEST MOVIE EVER<br />enough said.Naominoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-14558545618578912012013-10-29T16:34:38.228-04:002013-10-29T16:34:38.228-04:00It's possible that I shouldn't take the re...It's possible that I shouldn't take the request to "leave a comment" at face value when the post is two years old, but as much as I agree about the positive aspects of the 1995 film (and for that matter, the flaws of the 2005 version), I think Mrs Bennet isn't simply a caricature. We're meant to mock her, of course, but there are several moments in the book when we're meant to empathize with her because she's in a difficult position and her husband is entirely unprepared to help. Her critique of Mr. Bennet is excessive, but not entirely unreasonable when she's faced with complete dependence on her relatives, if not actual destitution. I love Jane Austen so much because even the most ridiculous, most outrageous characters can produce social commentary and in some cases, make social commentary. YMM, of course, V.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11222346917352642448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-48355532861417030222013-09-11T20:52:50.701-04:002013-09-11T20:52:50.701-04:00I agree with you that Mr. Darcy's few smiles a...I agree with you that Mr. Darcy's few smiles are definitely more noteworthy! I think Colin Firth is the perfect Mr. Darcy. We wouldn't like it if he was just smiling all the time. It would make him seem to be worth less or something. His few smiles, and the emotions portrayed through his eyes mean SO MUCH MORE to me. He makes those few special faces way more valuable. They stick with you more. You remember the look in his eyes. I'd say it was done perfectly. :)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16987149453725967135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-53532459665356798582013-08-01T20:42:55.066-04:002013-08-01T20:42:55.066-04:00The best version of the P&P of all, because it...The best version of the P&P of all, because it is the closest adaptation of the book. Yes, Colin Firth is Mr. Darcy, but he lacks the emotional expression of Darcy in the book and of the 2005Darcy's portrayal. Colin Firth's<br />"dearest, loveliest Elizabeth" was more a rote memory than an expression of love. And the heartfelt delight, diffused over his face when Elizabeth accepted the proposal the second time around, was nowhere to be seen on his rather austere face. By contrast, the 2005 Darcy showed the pain of a man desperately in love both at the rain scene and at the second time proposal to Elizabeth.Lela Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10201378148916267302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-64410376789861566472012-07-20T02:10:48.476-04:002012-07-20T02:10:48.476-04:00I'm so crazy about this series! Love everythin...I'm so crazy about this series! Love everything about it...great review!! And your trailer is the BEST one out there :)<br />xxxHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369365986650809479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-61389678892368373162012-03-18T02:33:27.315-04:002012-03-18T02:33:27.315-04:00Last comment tonight. Maybe. :) Love Jennifer Ehle...Last comment tonight. Maybe. :) Love Jennifer Ehle -- she does have perfect eyes! I've always been impressed with her crying...ever since I was little. :)<br /><br />Nope, I always have to call him Mr. Darcy too. AH! I love "The Look." Totally my favorite scene in the movie. Ever. Always. ;) <br /><br />That's a good point...the Bingley girls really don't look like sisters. But they're both such amazing actresses, that I'm very glad they're in. :)<br /><br />Haha, Wickham DOES look like a turtle when he does that bowing! That never occurred to me before, but as soon as it was mentioned, I knew exactly what was meant. <br /><br />Great trailer!<br /><br />Btw, have you seen the 2009 Emma? I love that version. :)Charity Uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02717998337967392912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-36976377915750819752012-01-24T20:51:46.538-05:002012-01-24T20:51:46.538-05:00David Bamber, seriously, what can I say other than...David Bamber, seriously, what can I say other than he is a top notch actor? He plays Mr. Collins to perfection! I love the scene when at the Netherfield ball he approaches Mr. Darcy and tells him that his aunt was "in the best of health...8 days ago." Seriously, that guy is amazing! Oily, slick, pompous and everything else Mr. Collins could ever be.Jemimahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-58034506466496553792012-01-01T20:22:14.493-05:002012-01-01T20:22:14.493-05:00Old-Fashioned Girl,
While I wouldn't quite say...Old-Fashioned Girl,<br />While I wouldn't quite say I *like* Lydia, I definitely am "excessively diverted" by her! :) Ebullient and comical are the perfect words to describe her. <br /><br />Mykaela,<br />Hmm, well, I don't know if I would quite make that comparison! But my sister and I often make giggly remarks about Mr. Collins' hair oil. Personally, I think he looks quite slimy. :)Miss Dashwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15821653607968651548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-40705904020796482522012-01-01T19:30:54.544-05:002012-01-01T19:30:54.544-05:00Just wondering--am I the only one who thinks Mr. C...Just wondering--am I the only one who thinks Mr. Collins in this movie looks like he fell in the toilet? (his hair?)Mykaelanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-89186594742346697982011-12-22T15:37:43.584-05:002011-12-22T15:37:43.584-05:00An Old Fashioned Girl
I adore this version of P&a...An Old Fashioned Girl<br /> I adore this version of P&P! I first saw it when I was in elementary school. My mom and I watched it together and we each had a favorite Bennet sister. Mom liked Jane, while I liked Lydia. I was young and didn't understand the all that her elopement entailed. Now I understand it and I still like her. She's so ebullient and comical in this film, when she's not arguing with Kitty or calling Mary King a "nasty little freckled thing."<br /> Anyway, I think the Wickham in this film has "all the appearance of goodness." I see why Lizzy would like him, before she finds out his true character. <br /> Now about those other characters... perfect, each and every one!Isabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15884534516729452061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-89029981808629919752011-11-04T15:15:00.245-04:002011-11-04T15:15:00.245-04:00AHHHHH!! Once again you are spot on, when you sai...AHHHHH!! Once again you are spot on, when you said "who's we" (about not needing another period drama review of P&P, and that they could not read iidf they didnt want to, )i thought, ARE YOU KIDDING???!!!! I SO will read it!!! I am a P&P95Forever fan!! (and i could tell that you made it up on the spur of the moment,...which made it better, so witty!! :) WOW! I am still shocked....i have scarcely ever agreed with someone(blogger) so completely about EVERYTHING!! And you say it so humorously!! ahh!! a TRUE jANEITE!! <br />That "WHAT!" was classic!! I say that to my sister all the time if she is being crazy or whatever, and we both go off in to peels of laughter! I SOOO "melt into a puddle" every time i think of that part of Pemberly\piano\remembering!!!! <br />AHHH!! THE teacup!! You are soo right i comment (or think rather) every time i see it, SOO LOVELY!! <br />Ok, so i'm NOT the ONLY person who thinks Lydia is funny!! GOOD! :P<br />I laughed SOO hard about the bit about Wickham's bow.... (we call him wicked Wickky) <br />Oh, yes! Mr.Collins ....the slimeball!! (perfect, spot on!!) <br />And the Lady Catherine-Miss Matty bit, I just died laughing!! (some people think the other way around you know?!!) <br />I'm always imitating the bit she says after the proposal to my sister.."Is that my nephew???!!!!....WHERE have you BEEN??????!!!!!" (in perfect accent:) <br />OK, so suffice it to say after all this that once again.....you did a FABULOUS job!!!Julia Rogershttp://rogersramblings.shutterfly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-73905365703153624322011-11-02T15:59:31.924-04:002011-11-02T15:59:31.924-04:00I. Loved. This. Review.
A Lot.
And yes, Judi Dench...I. Loved. This. Review.<br />A Lot.<br />And yes, Judi Dench IS MISS Matty!!<br />It's hard to think of her as Lady Catherine when she's so sweet in Cranford...Haydenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03463147465564735374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-12274234959581320592011-10-31T20:55:42.402-04:002011-10-31T20:55:42.402-04:00Anne,
What do they mean? Those characters just ARE...Anne,<br />What do they mean? Those characters just ARE caricatures in that sense. And if they think otherwise they either haven't read the book or don't understand it. =)<br /><br />Waaaait....what reference to Little Women? (I <i>really</i> need to read that...)Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05676306236172688321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-74746313865833423102011-10-31T20:50:08.388-04:002011-10-31T20:50:08.388-04:00Anne, your reference to Little Women made me laugh...Anne, your reference to Little Women made me laugh out loud! And yes, your ideas for the trailer were fantastic. As I have already told you. Several times.Miss Dashwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15821653607968651548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-20305864919743209602011-10-31T20:42:29.917-04:002011-10-31T20:42:29.917-04:00The only ideas I have already is, of course, the P...The only ideas I have already is, of course, the P&P trailer screenplay I was telling you about, but you already have two. ;-) I'll keep my mind on it.<br /><br />Oh, first--if you want to do this--it would help if you looked on the old-fashioned movies page on my blog, and let me know which ones listed you HAVEN'T seen. Then I'll know which ones you have. ;-)Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05676306236172688321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-45336507001184099912011-10-31T19:37:28.069-04:002011-10-31T19:37:28.069-04:00I'm doing what Melody did!
Miss Dashwood:But ...I'm doing what Melody did!<br /><br />Miss Dashwood:But I really think he should have smiled a little more.<br /><br />Collin Firth: Smile more? I'll look like an imbecile standing there smiling. Why don't you stay here and we'll "smile" together.<br /><br />*Romantically sighs*<br /><br />You're right the chemistry is perfect. I find that a bit lacking in 05.<br /><br />I think wickham was perfect. His little bow is my favorite!<br /><br />Amen to the part about caricature's It really gets my dander up when people criticize the 95 version for making the characters caricatures.<br /><br />Oh and I love the trailer how did you ever think of it? ha ha!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-13630506838912817632011-10-31T14:01:31.225-04:002011-10-31T14:01:31.225-04:00Abby,
Yep, it's THE Pride and Prejudice. We r...Abby,<br />Yep, it's THE Pride and Prejudice. We really should form a P&P95Forever club! I'm glad you enjoyed the trailer; I love trailers. :)<br /><br />Melody,<br />LOL, the "What?!" has absolutely nothing to do with the real plot of the story, but I couldn't resist putting it in the trailer. Ha, your Mr. Rochester quote made me laugh out loud. We definitely should collaborate on some trailers. Any ideas?Miss Dashwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15821653607968651548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-61261566307428837822011-10-31T13:47:34.457-04:002011-10-31T13:47:34.457-04:00Oh sorry, I forgot the name: The Real Jane Austen,...Oh sorry, I forgot the name: The Real Jane Austen, it's called. =) It's on YouTube. Not on DVD or anything.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05676306236172688321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-31983104213141801122011-10-31T13:45:51.702-04:002011-10-31T13:45:51.702-04:00Hahaha! Okay, I hadn't read your second commen...Hahaha! Okay, I hadn't read your second comment yet and I watched the trailer. I did like it, it is quite funny. =) I was trying to watch it and people kept trying to talk to me, and I said "What!" ;-) That was before I came to that part of the trailer.<br />One thing great about that trailer is that it made me feel HAPPY, just like the movie does! Excellent.<br /><br />"That head I see now on your shoulders?" (Mr Rochester)<br />Just kidding, I can't really see your head. But anyways, I figured you made it up. =) You should really start that club. tehe<br /><br />Yes, "Dearest, loveliest Elizabeth" was practically perfect. =)<br /><br />Oh dear! That made me laugh so - in my last comment I ALMOST said "but at least he wasn't as short as Osborne!" I agree, that's who he is.<br /><br />Hey, if you want to make any more trailers, maybe we could collaborate. =)Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05676306236172688321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-4832993917729150662011-10-31T13:32:06.291-04:002011-10-31T13:32:06.291-04:00I am definitely a member of the P&P95Forever C...I am definitely a member of the P&P95Forever Club! ;) I absolutely adore this film: it will always be THE version for me! And I completely agree with you about the smiling: whenever I read P&P, I always notice how actually, Darcy smiles a whole lot more than you'd think he does! But as you say, for an adaptation, it makes it more noticeable when he does smile...<br /><br />I loved the trailer! You're right, P&P95 does need more trailers :)<br /><br />~AbbyAbbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08207373390282056497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-8786465537958064052011-10-31T13:04:08.849-04:002011-10-31T13:04:08.849-04:00That's so cool about the documentary! I'll...That's so cool about the documentary! I'll have to get my hands on it somehow. What's it called?<br />Oh, and I added my new P&P trailer to this post--I think you'll like it. It's funny. :) (I don't suffer from false modesty, as you can see.)Miss Dashwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15821653607968651548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-43332720893764179962011-10-31T13:01:51.487-04:002011-10-31T13:01:51.487-04:00Melody,
Long comments! Yay!
The proposal scene is...Melody,<br />Long comments! Yay!<br /><br />The proposal scene is the one scene that's a little lacking. I'm not really sure where I stand on it. I love how he says "dearest, loveliest Elizabeth" but for crying out loud, Darcy, just SMILE already!<br /><br />I made up the P&P95Forever Club out of mine own head. Which is probably why you've never heard of it.<br /><br />That's true--I forget that Miss Bingley is supposed to be purty. That's one thing the 2005 movie did better.<br /><br />Yes, Mr. Collins is supposed to be tall! I forgot about that. Yeah, Osborne Hamley (that's WHO HE IS) is definitely too short for the role in the newer one.<br /><br />I'm glad you were diverted, my dear!Miss Dashwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15821653607968651548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-56968641569185324822011-10-31T13:00:57.097-04:002011-10-31T13:00:57.097-04:00Oh, speaking of Anna Chancellor, she also narrated...Oh, speaking of Anna Chancellor, she also narrated a Jane Austen documentary in 2002. It's a really good one too. I'll probably review it one of these days.<br />It was funny to see her as herself rather than Miss Bingley!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05676306236172688321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-25134204148840446972011-10-31T12:58:34.938-04:002011-10-31T12:58:34.938-04:00Ella,
You're right--Mr. Hurst's language i...Ella,<br />You're right--Mr. Hurst's language isn't the best, and it really wasn't necessary. My philosophy is: if the original author of the novel would have been shocked to see it, don't put it in.<br /><br />Rissi,<br />Thanks for your comment! I do enjoy the newer one as well, but not as much as this one... I'll probably address it in a later post.<br /><br />Miss Georgiana,<br />What a fun piece of trivia! I didn't know that.Miss Dashwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15821653607968651548noreply@blogger.com