Pride and Prejudice (10th Anniversary Collector's Set) (A&E, 1996) | 
| Actors: Colin Firth, Jennifer Ehle, Susannah Harker, Julia Sawalha, Alison Steadman
Studio: A&E Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $59.95
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Rating:  1619 reviews
Sales Rank: 17496
Format: Box Set, Collector's Edition, Color, Limited Edition, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 3
Running Time: 300 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 10.1 x 7.6 x 1.2
MPN: AAED75368D
UPC: 733961753684
EAN: 0733961753684
ASIN: B000F0UUT6
Theatrical Release Date: January 14, 1996
Release Date: September 26, 2006
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Product Description
Critics and fans agree that the bbc miniseries adaptation of pride and prejudice called the best austen of all by the new york times is the most authentic and definitive version of jane austens literary classic ever made. Studio: A&e Home Video Release Date: 09/26/2006 Starring: Colin Firth
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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 enjoy excellent Austen adaptations such as Sense and Sensibility and Persuasion--this miniseries will round out the ultimate Austen 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 On the DVD
There's a lot to love (and a lot lacking) on the 10th anniversary limited edition. It comes in a tall, embossed green case that's out of place on a DVD shelf but blends right into a library of volumes. The three discs fit snugly in a sleeve, accompanied by a 120-page deluxe companion book. The main attraction, a retrospective documentary, features interviews with key cast members with the sad exceptions of Jennifer Ehle (who played Elizabeth) and Colin Firth (Mr. Darcy), which is bound to disappoint fans. Nonetheless, there are some amusing anecdotes from Mr. and Mrs. Bennet (played by Benjamin Withrow and Alison Steadman), Mary Bennet (Lucy Briers), Mr. Collins (David Bamber), Mr. Bingley (Crispin Bonham-Carter) and Mr. Wickham (Adrian Lukis), who all look drastically different--and younger--without their period costumes and hairstyles. One producer recalls that casting Colin Firth in the role with which his name is now synonymous was not an easy feat: he auditioned having gained weight and dyed his hair blond for another role, looking like "an unmade bed." Even Firth's own brother doubted his ability to pull off the dashing Darcy: "Isn't he supposed to be sexy?" The special features also include a walking tour of the shooting locations with Lukis and Briers and an A&E Biography episode on Jane Austen that focuses largely on the onslaught of mid-1990s film adaptations of her novels. If it's your first time purchasing Pride & Prejudice, this collector's edition is a nice one to own. But if you already own the movie, you're not missing out on anything here. --Ellen A. Kim Beyond Pride and Prejudice 
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1614 more reviews...
 Pride and Prejudice DVD July 4, 2009
Terri L. Ketterer
This DVD is a Great Movie and sold at a Great price. The shipping was very quick.
Long but wonderful July 1, 2009
Spencer Wimer
I am a great fan of Pride and Prejudice, having read the book and watched the later version starring Keira Knightly at least a dozen times. I found this A&E version at a video rental store, rented it and watched it. I was surprised at how long it was (5 hours) but I enjoyed it immensely. It was well worth the extra time. It followed the book quite well and included much that had to be left out of the shorter version. It is a wonderful production and superbly acted. I had to own it for myself. I heartily recommend it to all Jane Austen fans.
Wonderful June 26, 2009
Lenka Salih (Danville, PA United States)
I know this has already 1000+ reviews but It is a wonderful story and well done. If you are feeling romantic or just want to have a little laugh this is the movie for you.Not difficult to follow and yet complex enough to hold your attention to the end.
The good thing is, it can also be used in classes as the actors portray the era convincingly well and help the readers to the novel visualize the period life and setting.
Great Blu-Ray June 22, 2009
John Benson (Seattle, WA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
For all the fans of the Jane Austen novel of the same name or simply lovers of the pompous 19th century, this Blu-Ray will surely delight you. I had always enjoyed the film on VHS before purchasing this and the quality difference is staggering. Beautifully remastered and true to the original film [...], this is a must-have.
P&P looks better than ever on BluRay June 19, 2009
Michael Giltz
This is the BluRay edition of the 1995 miniseries starring Colin Firth as the dashing but frustrating Mr. Darcy and Jennifer Ehle as the willful and clever Elizabeth Bennett. Will they both prove too stubborn to admit they are in love? It is no exaggeration to say that this is one of the greatest miniseries of all times and certainly one of the best Jane Austen adaptations of all time. (Only Persuasion and perhaps one or two others come close.) And this is a marked improvement over the standard DVD, which wasn't sterling. It costs $10 more on BluRay, but only $4 more on sale versus the standard version at Amazon. Absolutely essential.
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