Pride & Prejudice
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Pride & Prejudice
It's been in the works for over a month. Finally, the day came, the day that we would watch Pride & Prejudice (the five-hour version). Jane Austen wrote such a beautiful story, and to rewatch my absolute favorite adaptation of it is enough to send me into a romantic daze...oh, Mr. Darcy! And to watch it with a handful of also-swooning friends - what could be better? Now, all that's left to do is reread the book!
*Ahem* anyway, I'm sure there are many here who know exactly what I mean...right?
*Ahem* anyway, I'm sure there are many here who know exactly what I mean...right?
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LOL...My sis really likes that movie.
I've watched it once but I'm not too big on that type of movie, one time was more than enough for me. But I'm sure that my sis knows what you're talking about. She just bought this set of both the movie and the book Persuasion by Jane Austen.
I've got a Pride & Prejudice question. According to the book Jane is supposed to be the prettiest of the daughters, right? Isn't it kinda ironic that she has the same name as the author?
I've watched it once but I'm not too big on that type of movie, one time was more than enough for me. But I'm sure that my sis knows what you're talking about. She just bought this set of both the movie and the book Persuasion by Jane Austen.
I've got a Pride & Prejudice question. According to the book Jane is supposed to be the prettiest of the daughters, right? Isn't it kinda ironic that she has the same name as the author?
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I've seen the BBC version that is 5 hours long on several occasions. I really like it.
Yay for good novels becoming good films!
Yay for good novels becoming good films!
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By the way, Margaret Sanger, founder of Planned Parenthood, was a racist.
By the way, Margaret Sanger, founder of Planned Parenthood, was a racist.
I would really like to rent that version... I need to find out if the movie rental place has it. I'd definitely need to set aside an entire weekend to watch it, though. Maybe I'll do it over Christmas or Thanksgiving Break!
And, yay for guys liking the movie/books! My brother had to take a class that was completely centered around Jane Austen. I would have loved to take the class, but unfortunately, he didn't exactly have the same sentiments.
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And, yay for guys liking the movie/books! My brother had to take a class that was completely centered around Jane Austen. I would have loved to take the class, but unfortunately, he didn't exactly have the same sentiments.
Sarah
After watching Pride & Prejudice, I ordered the book from amazon.com (since I don't have it with me here at college), and then I ordered more P&P wallpaper from Crestwood, which I now proudly display on my computer
Cheers to the best romance of all time!
Cheers to the best romance of all time!
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I've seen the 5 hour version once. It was good, but it honestly took me probbably that first hour and a half to adjust to the flip to old english.
I know what you mean, that's what I went through when I read the book. A lot of the movie's dialogue is from the book, so it seemed normal to me when I saw it..HarlowRoxMySox wrote:I've seen the 5 hour version once. It was good, but it honestly took me probbably that first hour and a half to adjust to the flip to old english.
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I practically live and breath old english! (Ok so I enjoy it) So that was never an issue, but I understand what you mean.
“Among the attributes of God, although they are all equal, mercy shines with even more brilliancy than justice.” —Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
By the way, Margaret Sanger, founder of Planned Parenthood, was a racist.
By the way, Margaret Sanger, founder of Planned Parenthood, was a racist.
I was listening to the soundtrack for the new Pride & Prejudice, and I must say, that may be the key for softening me up about that movie (since I've been very, ermm, vocal about how it doesn't even compare to the five-hour version).
The five-hour version is untoppable, but there are certain things I like about the new one, including the music and the cinematography. However, it just doesn't hit me as that romantic
As for the five-hour version....well, y'all know how I feel about that one
The five-hour version is untoppable, but there are certain things I like about the new one, including the music and the cinematography. However, it just doesn't hit me as that romantic
As for the five-hour version....well, y'all know how I feel about that one
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I kinda want to see the new one to hear the music and see the screenplay. Is it out on video yet?
“Among the attributes of God, although they are all equal, mercy shines with even more brilliancy than justice.” —Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
By the way, Margaret Sanger, founder of Planned Parenthood, was a racist.
By the way, Margaret Sanger, founder of Planned Parenthood, was a racist.
Yes it is If and when you do see it, be sure to let us know what you thinkLord_Kappa wrote:I kinda want to see the new one to hear the music and see the screenplay. Is it out on video yet?