Pride and Prejudice (Mini-Series)

Pros: Ehle; Firth; entire cast; screenplay; score; production design

Cons: I can only find time to watch it two or three times a year.

The Bottom Line: To borrow from Austen herself: "I cannot fix the hour, or the spot, or the look, or the words, which laid the foundation" for my love of this film!

Review: Moments reveal character. More than anything else, the makers of the 1995 BBC/A&E mini-series Pride and Prejudice understand that. In a five hour adaptation, they give us countless moments that help us come to know and understand the fascinating ...

Pros: outstanding cast, excellent adaptation

Cons: Not everyone has the patience for a 5-hour-long period movie.

The Bottom Line: The classic novel springs to life in this worthy adaptation.

Review: For several months now, I have been greatly intrigued by the 1995 BBC / A&E miniseries Pride and Prejudice. The curiosity that I, Erin Elizabeth, experienced thanks to the hearty recommendations of my good friend Elisabeth was finally sated this ...

Pros: The ultimate adaptation of the most popular romantic novel in the English language

Cons: none

The Bottom Line: This mini-series sets the bar nearly out-of-reach for all other adaptations of classic novels.

Review: When I watch a movie adaptation of one of my favorite novels I have high expectations. When the novel in question is my favorite ever written, I expect perfection. Too many times I'm left perplexed as to why a director feels that changing a classic ...

Pros: Best adaptation of a wonderful novel

Cons: May be addictive

The Bottom Line: Brilliant 6-hour adaptation of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, one of the best written and best loved English novels.

Review: A couple of weeks ago, I watched t he 2005 movie version of Jane Austen's classic love story, Pride and Prejudice. While I liked the movie a lot, I nevertheless was forced to concede that this version, the 1995 ...

Pros: Everything

Cons: None

The Bottom Line: Jane Austen's best-known book in a five hour miniseries. Delightful!

Review: I first saw this version of Pride and Prejudice over ten years ago. In fact, my family used to own it on VHS- how quaint! I saw the DVD in a store about five years ago, and I quickly snapped it up. They recently re-aired it on PBS, as part of the ...

Pros: Excellent adaptation of story, wonderful acting, beautiful settings, snappy dialogue

Cons: Movie length might scare away some potential viewers...

Review: I loved Jane Austen's _Pride and Prejudice_ and was very happy to see that the BBC version did justice to the story and its characters. Now, I'm a pretty picky person when it comes to movie adaptations of books, and rarely do I like a movie version as...

Pros: One of the greatest accomplishments in film history

Cons: 300 minutes long (but not a minute too long)

The Bottom Line: A stunning, lavish, and faithful adaptation of one of the greatest works of prose ever written. A superlative romance featuring two very memorable characters.

Review: OVERVIEW: If I were going to be isolated in a cave but could take with me one novel, it would by Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. If instead, I were to be permitted just one film, it would be the 1995 A&E adaptation of Jane ...

Pros: Incredible acting, wonderful story, wonderful script, beautiful landscapes, and everything else I can think of!

Cons: none whatsoever

The Bottom Line: This 6 parter movie/series did great justice to the book.

Review: As a fan of Jane Austen's book "Pride and Prejudice",
I was always waiting for a good movie of it, since it
would make for a great movie. I was glad to know about
this 1995 version and couldn't wait to watch it on
tv. I was glad...

Pros: Mr Darcy. The Pond. Nothing further required.

Cons: Not a thing.

The Bottom Line: Even if you have never watched a period drama in your life - start with this. You will not be disappointed.

Review: As a Brit, and an English Literature A-level holder, i am a big fan of the classics. The Brontes, Dickens, Austen, love them all. I have, however, always found the dramatisations somewhat disappointing. I am thrilled to report that this 1995 BBC ...

Pros: Production quality, acting, storyline

Cons: You won't want to stop until you've watched all 6+ hours

Review: "What?" you ask, "The words 'Jane Austen' and 'action' used in the same sentence?" Okay, I will admit that had Jane Austen lived in our day she probably wouldn't be hired as a screenwriter for a Bruce Willis action flick. However,...