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 essential video 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
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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looks fantastic now! February 5, 2010 kelli (USA) If you haven't seen this version of Pride and Prejudice in a while, the blue ray upgrade is well worth the extra money. It's completely restored from the original print, and the colors and detail are great. I hadn't watched it in several years, and remember the older dvd I watched as looking a bit washed out, but everything is vibrant here--fantastic.
Best Version Ever! February 1, 2010 Rachel M. Methvin (CHESAPEAKE, VA, US) 0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This version of Pride and Prejudice is the absolute best version out there. It is long, but well worth curling up with a cup of tea and a Snuggie. Especially when Mr. Darcy (Colin Firth) jumps into the pond. It is also very true to the book. Great for the Austen fan in your life!
Great movie February 1, 2010 Kathy Gacek 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this item for myself and I have to say it was a great movie. The actors played there part great.
Collin Firth as Darcy, need I say more!!! January 31, 2010 Kimberly Dunlow (Greenville, NC) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Ok, we all know that Collin Firth is one of the hottest men on the planet. Now, put him in the best movie and character role that you can put him in and you have the best Mr. Darcy you could ever have. In the beginning, he is so mean and disdainful to Lizzy. She bears it well, but holds her own with him. I love the fact that every Austen woman is equally matched to her man and Lizzy and Darcy are definitely matched well. Every time he says something to her, she comes right back at him with something even more clever than what he has already said. I love the part where he takes her hand for the first time and helps her in the carriage. It is a spark worthy moment and just makes me sigh with longing every time I see it. Of course, I wish there was more kissing between these characters when they finally get together, but just watching Darcy stare at Elizabeth while she is at the piano with his sister just makes me melt into a puddle every time. If you are a romantic and want to show your man the romantic, beautiful Austen woman you are inside, then show him Darcy and explain to him in simple terms how it makes you feel. I'm sure your hot man will show you some love and affection worthy of the man that we all look for, our own Mr. Darcy (sigh)!! If you have found your Darcy, hold on to him and if you haven't (like me), keeping looking. Until you find him, keep this movie close by and you will feel like he is near!! Enjoy the Firth as he works his magic as Darcy and watch Lizzy capture his heart over and over again!!
Perfect! January 30, 2010 Maria Beck Fischer (San Mateo, CA, US) 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've been a fan of this mini series for years and have owned it on both VHS and DVD. The Blue Ray edition is by far superior with a super crisp picture and excellent sound quality. I am very pleased.
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