Pride and Prejudice - The Special Edition (A&E, 1996) |  | Actors: Colin Firth, Jennifer Ehle, David Bamber, Crispin Bonham-Carter, Anna Chancellor Studio: A&E HOME VIDEO Category: DVD
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Format: Anamorphic, Color, Special Edition, Closed-captioned Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Unknown) Rating: NR (Not Rated) Region: 1 Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Number Of Discs: 2 Running Time: 300 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6 Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5.4 x 1.3
MPN: D70254D ISBN: 0767038266 UPC: 733961702545 EAN: 9780767038263 ASIN: B00005MP58
Theatrical Release Date: January 14, 1996 Release Date: September 25, 2001 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description JANE AUSTEN'S CLASSIC NOVEL ABOUT THE PREJUDICE THAT OCCURRED BETWEEN THE 19TH CENTURY CLASSES AND THE PRIDE WHICH WOULD KEEP LOVERS APART.
Amazon.com Jane Austen's classic novel of 1813, Pride and Prejudice, still wins the hearts of countless schoolgirls with its romantic story of Elizabeth Bennet and her Mr. Darcy. Now, the 1996 BBC miniseries is winning over adults, with its faithful adaptation, gorgeous scenery, and superb acting. The essence of the story is the antagonism between Mr. Darcy, a wealthy single man who believes Elizabeth to be beneath him, and Elizabeth, who upon being insulted at a dance by the aloof Darcy refuses to associate with him in any manner. Austen evokes incredible tension with the wit and flirtation of the two characters, and director Simon Langton (who also directed Upstairs Downstairs) successfully translates the repartee and conflict in this six-hour miniseries. Dialogue, for the most part, is painstakingly replicated, except when fleshing out and smoothing for modern sensibilities was necessary. Darcy, for instance, is drawn out, giving his personality significantly more depth. The acting sweeps you away to Regency England: Jennifer Ehle (of Wilde) is convincing as the obstinate Elizabeth, who, despite her mother's attempts to marry her off, spurs the attentions of Darcy. And Colin Firth (of The English Patient) will have women everywhere longing for a Mr. Darcy of their own. For those who have been on an Austen binge--enjoying such excellent adaptations as Sense and Sensibility and Persuasion--this miniseries will round out the ultimate Austen video library. For those new to these romantic period pieces, this version of Pride and Prejudice will have you hooked and longing for more. One caveat, however: plan to watch it in an entire day, because very few have the self-control to not watch all six hours in a single sitting. --Jenny Brown Beyond Pride and Prejudice  So you'd like to... Watch a Jane Austen Novel |  So you'd like to... Watch a Charles Dickens Novel |  Visit the A&E Home Video DVD Store | Stills from Pride and Prejudice (click for larger image)
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Pride & Prejudice (A&E) 1996 March 7, 2010 Joan T. Kyhos Colin Firth is the best Mr. Darcy ever---He brought the character to life. Wonderful production in all.
Well done Period Movie,Excellent Acting..Romance at its best March 5, 2010 L.K. (georgia) My review is for the compliled movie itself.
Colin Firth looking very handsome as Darcy,
portrays this role with sensitivity and a touch
of arrogance making this one of
his best acting roles in this
version of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin.
Darcy sees the Bennetts at a social event
and thinks Elizabeth's(Jennifer Ehle) family would be an embarrassment
to him and his friend Bingley in society's view
untill he realizes after several social parties
how much he loves her. He doesn't know what to think when
a girl he considers beneath him doesn't jump at the chance
to marry him..Elizabeth trys hard to despise him
especially after he advises his friend Bingley
not to marry her sister Jane,and is tormented by
her real feelings.
Well done Genre movie...excellent acting by all the cast,
but Colin Firth just out does himself in this role.
True love wins out..any more details will spoil the
movie...
Great film March 5, 2010 E. K. Moseley (AZ USA) Pride and Prejudice - The Special Edition (A&E, 1996); this is the best book to film since Thorn-birds. I usually don't like films made from books. This covers all the issue and is romantic.
A must see for all Jane Austen book lovers.
Great Valentine gift for my wife!! She loved it. March 3, 2010 Joel Cassell I bought this for my wife for Valentines Day. She absolutely loved it. It was brand new in the package and was an excellent value. I always search on Amazon when I want something that is first, hard to find, and second, usually inordinately expensive. I rarely am disappointed. I am very happy with this prchase.
Timeless March 3, 2010 RMW (Philadelphia, PA) Love the story and the film. Not so impressed with the quality. Great to add tomy library of rainy day dds nonetheless.
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