This film version of Jane Austin's Pride and Prejudice is generally pleasant to watch. The cast is certainly glamorous and a slight change in the period moved the story into one with fancier costumes to look at. At a few places the plot had to be rushed a little to make it fit into two hours and the ending is also a touch happier than in the novel. Some critics lamented the slightly changed ending but this works actually very well for this medium. The rushed plot elements increase the overall pace but compromises somewhat the credibility of the characters, while the increased pace is at odds with the much more tranquil way of life in days gone by.
Therefore, this is really watchable, but the definite version is the 1995 BBC mini series which is much closer to the novel as well.
Therefore, this is really watchable, but the definite version is the 1995 BBC mini series which is much closer to the novel as well.