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In Pride & Prejudice (2005), Jane Austen's universe is finally brought back to the big screen, bringing about its all-consuming romance, wittiness, and emotional power. It is the first cinematic adaptation of the infamous novel in 65 years, and it is faithful to the place and period of the beloved story. The film was shot entirely on location in the United Kingdom.
The movie starts with warm and peaceful scenery shots of the sun rising in 18th century England. Our heroine, Elizabeth Bennet, or Lizzie (Kiera Knightley), is seen walking with her head buried in a book, a beautiful pianoforte playing in the background, and the chirping birds accompanying the tunes. Already, the movie has gripped the attention of the audience and has piqued their interest. Roman Osin, the film's cinematographer, performed an excellent job portraying the film's expertly constructed surface. The film's stunning cinematography exemplifies the classic expression, "beauty is only skin deep."
The cinematographer did his utmost to bring the perfect tone to every frame, whether it was warm, blazing daylight, or a cool, spring morning, as the director took full use of the stunning beauty of England's countryside. The directors selected appealing sequences to enable the audience to lose themselves in the film's engaging actors. Many viewers are sure to be enchanted by the creation of such an elegant and immersive universe.
The creators aimed to make the actors more relatable to viewers of a certain age group by using a more modern approach. In addition to the wonderful storyline, the commendable actors performed their characters admirably. Matthew Macfayden, who played Mr. Darcy, managed to make the role his own despite the pressure of following the footsteps of the former actor who played Darcy, Colin Firth. Macfayden has a way of growing on you as the movie progresses, just as Elizabeth warmed up to Darcy.
Elizabeth Bennet was portrayed by Knightley as having an almost reclusive character, prone to haughty outbursts as a result of keeping her sentiments to herself. Elizabeth's independent spirit is captured by Knightley. Keira Knightley was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance, which she justifiably got for displaying a wide range of emotions throughout the film. With one entertaining sequence after another, Macfadyen and Knightley built a passionate onscreen connection, their interactions strikingly similar to Austen's.
Besides Knightley and Macfadyen, every role in this adaption was flawlessly cast (right down to the last extra). Everyone was flawless, from the "shy" Jane (my favorite interpretation of her character), the lovable Mr. Bennet, Orlando Bloom's Mr. Wickham, the ridiculous and egocentric Lydia, the highly amusing Mr. Collins, the most realistic interpretation of Charlotte Lucas, the ever-frustrating Judi Dench as Lady Catherine de Bourg, the lovely Mr. Bingley, and more.
Aside from the outstanding performances, the story's authenticity was fantastic, with accurate historical detail, including the stunning wardrobe by costume designer Jacqueline Durran and a sense of reality used in characters and camera angles. The soundtrack, as well as the outfits worn, depict the setting of Jane Austen's 1813 classic. The movie is ideally suitable for teenagers and up, particularly those who enjoy stories about love, betrayal, remorse, and desire.
Pride and Prejudice's moral message is to not be overly proud or judgmental of others. Initially, Elizabeth and Darcy are prone to seeing the worst in one another. Elizabeth's wounded pride, on the other hand, prejudiced her against him. The actors portrayed that message very well. Austen's finely wrought piece of literature was unraveled in the film in a way that gave the actors more freedom. In a slavish version, this would not have been achievable. There is a quality in the movie that makes one feel like they are a part of it, yet it is frequently so prominent that it takes one's attention away from the story.
This diversion, however, does not detract from the plot. In the movie, the original text had been altered in certain ways. There were scenes from the movie that weren't from the original novel or some scenes from the novel that were removed from the movie entirely. The story's overall thematic focus was likewise adjusted by the filmmakers. However, the film is significantly superior to the novel in terms of persuasion, wit, power, and entertainment. Aside from the differences between the original novel and the movie, it is a fascinating watch.
Ultimately, Pride and Prejudice (2005) is the pinnacle of good historical dramas. From the script's brilliant dialogue, the production design, the lovely wardrobe, the acting, the realistic relationships, imperfect and genuine female characters, to the iconic old-fashioned love story where the brush of a finger is worth more than gold. Everything in this film screams beauty and elegance.
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