tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35142878.post1803639210633183327..comments2023-10-19T04:32:51.514-05:00Comments on Books Lists Life: Pride & Prejudice (The Movie)Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17401807675546808620noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35142878.post-34233548739213295492009-05-30T16:30:55.587-05:002009-05-30T16:30:55.587-05:00Oh Lisa. Seriously now, buy the Colin Firth versio...Oh Lisa. Seriously now, buy the Colin Firth version. You won't regret it. I watch it all the time, just over and over again. My husband rolls his eyes everytime he finds one of my P&P discs in the DVD player (ha! the playstation!)<br /><br />I watched the movie, it was OK. It lacked something and I'm not sure what it was. Apparently the Netherfield scenes were filmed nearby but whatever. I liked Keira Knightley in Bend It Like Beckham and then nothing much since then. <br /><br />N and I are trying to sort out a movie night once a week after my Doing Things Differently thing. It didn't happen for quite some time but we've managed two weeks in a row so far (AND! We went to the cinema awhile back) It's nice to watch a movie now and then..Michelle Fluttering Butterflieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08793681725475475156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35142878.post-46931901409180793192009-05-27T21:12:27.840-05:002009-05-27T21:12:27.840-05:00I really adore both versions, but the one I watch ...I really adore both versions, but the one I watch over and over is the 2005 version with Keira. I think they have more chemistry, and Matthew is a really good Darcy. <br /><br />It is nice that the BBC version is so completely true to the book. I actually first read the book in high school and read a chunk of the book, then watched up to that point of the BBC version. It was a lovely way to first read/watch them. <br /><br />One thing last thing I will say - I appreciate that in the 2005 version Jane is actually beautiful, and you can see how she's viewed as "the beauty." In my opinion the BBC Jane is not believable. :)Emilyhttp://emilyw.vox.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35142878.post-19349564722333644352009-05-27T20:56:08.909-05:002009-05-27T20:56:08.909-05:00I enjoy this adaptation, but I LOVE the Colin Firt...I enjoy this adaptation, but I LOVE the Colin Firth version. I own it on DVD and watch it frequently. Our PBS station played it over and over last year and I always sat down to watch it even though I had the DVD version. It's going to be one of the first Blu-Ray DVD's that I buy since my new laptop has a Blu-Ray player in it (and I've pretty much worn out my original DVD!).Ruth Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06863703037623512619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35142878.post-92219397219131532622009-05-27T18:39:51.755-05:002009-05-27T18:39:51.755-05:00Ok my dear--I'm here to set you straight. Wel...Ok my dear--I'm here to set you straight. Well, maybe not since I seem to be in a slim minority. My best friend and I have tried to watch the BBC P&P on two different nights and we still aren't finished! It is cheesy and really, I don't like Collin Firth (well, I do, but not as Mr. Darcy). I think going from the BBC to the new version is easier and most will prefer the BBC, but I saw the new one first and have NO desire to finish the BBC version (probably still have another hour left!!).<br /><br />Brian Macfadyen is yum in this movie even though I don't think he's particularly attractive otherwise. Why is Kiera Knightley always covering her mouth? Her mouth in general annoys me. But that part when they're in the field and he tells her "You've bewitched me body and soul and I love I love I love you" and she said, "well then, your hands are cold." Really???? Ha! I think I might watch it tonight for the billionth time. :)Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35142878.post-30034225398428718292009-05-27T15:32:44.564-05:002009-05-27T15:32:44.564-05:00Ok, now that every comment says the same thing, I ...Ok, now that every comment says the same thing, I might have to buy it. Is it really THAT good?Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401807675546808620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35142878.post-18767900078369048472009-05-27T15:24:08.930-05:002009-05-27T15:24:08.930-05:00i broke down and purchased the colin firth one...t...i broke down and purchased the colin firth one...then i planted my butt and watched it straight through. *sigh* :) i'll have to pull it out again...it's been a while.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35142878.post-70450638617153681912009-05-27T13:54:41.238-05:002009-05-27T13:54:41.238-05:00Oh yeah. I've seen this one and it's pretty good b...Oh yeah. I've seen this one and it's pretty good but definitely not as good as the one with Colin Firth. Seriously find and rent that one. :)Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13978371169108528359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35142878.post-7083788595902467692009-05-27T12:41:17.417-05:002009-05-27T12:41:17.417-05:00I think this is quite a good version, although def...I think this is quite a good version, although definitely not as good as the long one. Can't wait to hear what you think of the REAL one :)Janssenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178196211079230972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35142878.post-33033116504886263372009-05-27T12:30:48.425-05:002009-05-27T12:30:48.425-05:00I cannot stand Keira Knightley!! I'm not sure what...I cannot stand Keira Knightley!! I'm not sure what it is about ther that bugs me so much (waifish body, smug smirk, that fact that she plays the same character over and over again) but she does! I don't think that I could tolerate an entire movie with her in it.<br /><br />BTW..I watch movies on my laptop while I put clothes away. I thought I was the only one that did that.Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08687620527201679249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35142878.post-46656598389155480102009-05-27T11:59:34.357-05:002009-05-27T11:59:34.357-05:00Men and their channel surfing can drive you crazy....Men and their channel surfing can drive you crazy. I rarely watch movies at home - I prefer the theater. I don't think I've seen either version of this movie. Glad you enjoyed it.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35142878.post-32027091936948201602009-05-27T11:50:39.043-05:002009-05-27T11:50:39.043-05:00We watch DVD's on the XBox 360 sometimes. :-)...We watch DVD's on the XBox 360 sometimes. :-)<br /><br />I am glad you enjoyed Pride and Prejudice, Lisa. Although I prefer the BBC/A&E version, I did enjoy the Hollywood version as well.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.com