Pride and Prejudice

Book cover: 'Pride and Prejudice'
Copyright: 
2001
Publisher: 
BBC/A&E
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Review: 
This is a lovely, touching, funny, clever and meaningful miniseries (produced by BBC/A&E) based quite closely on the book Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. While it's certainly a "chick movie", there's enough clever writing and acting in it to allow "the guys" to tolerate at least one viewing and probably get something out of it. The theme of the story, which is set in 18th century England, is choosing a marriage partner, and the morals here are very sound. Yet, perhaps the more enjoyable part is the author's clever and very real characters and her insights into what makes people tick. The movie can also be enjoyed for its lovely sets, great architecture and beautiful costumes. I just love to have movies around the house like this for my little girls to watch and help them develop a sense of beauty, truth and refinement. I liked it so much myself that I sat up til 1:00 in the morning to finish it in one sitting. (My mom did the exact same thing when she came to visit us!)

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300 min., Color

Starring: Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle

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6-24-03