Pride and Prejudice (Anamorphic Widescreen) (US Version) DVD Region 1

This version of Jane Austen's fiercely beloved novel has the daunting task of living up not only to the classic book, but also to the excellent 1995 miniseries of the same name. Yet 2005's PRIDE & PREJUDICE is up to the task, thanks to lively pacing, a witty script, an excellent cast, and clever direction from British newcomer Joe Wright. The surprisingly still-relevant story follows the five Bennet sisters as they deal with suitors and love, as their mother desperately schemes to marry them off advantageously. Sweet-tempered beauty Jane (Rosamund Pike) develops feelings for the equally amiable and extremely wealthy Mr. Bingley (Simon Woods), but forces conspire to keep them apart--while Lizzie (Keira Knightley) finds herself first appalled by, but gradually drawn to, Bingley's aloof, intelligent, and socially awkward friend, Mr. Darcy (Matthew MacFayden). The movie, at just over two hours, is forced to cut and condense a number of the book's subplots, and at times it tries to heighten the drama of certain scenes. But, for the most part, it's as faithful to the spirit of the original as time and cinematic convention allow. The tremendous supporting cast includes Brenda Blethyn as Mrs. Bennet and Donald Sutherland as her wry, withdrawn husband; Jena Malone as teenage twit Lydia; Judi Dench, effortlessly haughty and imperious, as Lady Catherine de Bourg; and Tom Hollander, who steals every scene he's in as the ludicrously pompous and awkward Mr. Collins. The movie's script, adapted by Deborah Moggach, manages to be proto-feminist without becoming anachronistic--and, like the novel, it is incisive about the class politics and gender inequalities of the day.

3 stars out of 5 -- "Knightley is a lippy, tantalizing ball of fire....Romantic yearning hasn't looked this sexy onscreen in years." - Peter, Travers (Rolling Stone Critic), Rolling Stone, 11/17/2005

"Keira Knightley, in a witty, vibrant, altogether superb performance, plays Lizzie's sparky, questing nature as a matter of the deepest personal sacrifice....The acting in PRIDE & PREJUDICE tingles with nuance and presence." -- Grade: A - Owen, Gleiberman (Entertainment Weekly Critic), Entertainment Weekly, 11/18/2005

"[S]umptuous....[The film] gathers you up on its white horse and gallops off into the sunset." - Stephen, Holden (New York Times Critic), New York Times, 11/11/2005

"[A] stellar adaptation, bewitching the viewer completely with an exquisite blend of emotion and wit." - Claudia, Puig (USA TODAY CRITIC), USA Today, 11/23/2005

"Knightley is splendid, while Matthew Macfadyen broods with aplomb as Mr. Darcy..." - Sorina, Diaconescu (Los Angeles Times Contributor), Movieline's Hollywood Life, 03/01/2006

4 stars out of 5 -- "It's a handsome production and shot in some of the most eye-catching locations in England....Warm, satisfying and amusing..." - Ultimate DVD Staff (Ultimate DVD Critic), Ultimate DVD, 04/01/2008

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Artist Name(s):	Donald Sutherland (Actor) | Keira Knightley (Actor) | William Shakespeare (Actor) | Peter Wright (Actor) | Matthew MacFadyen (Actor) | Tom Hollander (Actor) | Jena Malone (Actor) | Kelly Reilly (Actor) | Howard Shore (Actor) | Pip Torrens (Actor) | Flora Newbigin (Actor) | Trevor Brooker (Actor) | Deborah Moggach (Actor) | Jane Austen (Actor) | Rosamund Pike (Actor) | Colin Firth (Actor) | Eric Fellner (Actor) | Todd Hallowell (Actor) | Debra Hayward | Sarah Greenwood (Actor) 多納德蘇澤闌 (Actor) | 姬華麗妮 (Actor) | William Shakespeare (Actor) | Peter Wright (Actor) | 馬菲麥費恩 (Actor) | Tom Hollander (Actor) | Jena Malone (Actor) | Kelly Reilly (Actor) | Howard Shore (Actor) | Pip Torrens (Actor) | Flora Newbigin (Actor) | Trevor Brooker (Actor) | Deborah Moggach (Actor) | Jane Austen (Actor) | Rosamund Pike (Actor) | Colin Firth (Actor) | Eric Fellner (Actor) | Todd Hallowell (Actor) | Debra Hayward | Sarah Greenwood (Actor) 多纳德苏泽阑 (Actor) | 姬华丽妮 (Actor) | 莎士比亚 (Actor) | Peter Wright (Actor) | Matthew MacFadyen (Actor) | Tom Hollander (Actor) | Jena Malone (Actor) | Kelly Reilly (Actor) | Howard Shore (Actor) | Pip Torrens (Actor) | Flora Newbigin (Actor) | Trevor Brooker (Actor) | Deborah Moggach (Actor) | Jane Austen (Actor) | Rosamund Pike (Actor) | Colin Firth (Actor) | Eric Fellner (Actor) | Todd Hallowell (Actor) | Debra Hayward | Sarah Greenwood (Actor) Donald Sutherland (Actor) | キーラ・ナイトレイ (Actor) | Ｗｉｌｌｉａｍ Ｓｈａｋｅｓｐｅａｒｅ (Actor) | Ｐｅｔｅｒ Ｗｒｉｇｈｔ (Actor) | Ｍａｔｔｈｅｗ ＭａｃＦａｄｙｅｎ (Actor) | Ｔｏｍ Ｈｏｌｌａｎｄｅｒ (Actor) | Jena Malone (Actor) | Kelly Reilly (Actor) | Howard Shore (Actor) | Pip Torrens (Actor) | Flora Newbigin (Actor) | Trevor Brooker (Actor) | Ｄｅｂｏｒａｈ Ｍｏｇｇａｃｈ (Actor) | Ｊａｎｅ Ａｕｓｔｅｎ (Actor) | Rosamund Pike (Actor) | Colin Firth (Actor) | Eric Fellner (Actor) | Todd Hallowell (Actor) | Debra Hayward | Sarah Greenwood (Actor) Donald Sutherland (Actor) | Keira Knightley (Actor) | William Shakespeare (Actor) | Peter Wright (Actor) | Matthew MacFadyen (Actor) | Tom Hollander (Actor) | Jena Malone (Actor) | Kelly Reilly (Actor) | Howard Shore (Actor) | Pip Torrens (Actor) | Flora Newbigin (Actor) | Trevor Brooker (Actor) | Deborah Moggach (Actor) | Jane Austen (Actor) | Rosamund Pike (Actor) | Colin Firth (Actor) | Eric Fellner (Actor) | Todd Hallowell (Actor) | Debra Hayward | Sarah Greenwood (Actor)
Director:	Joe Wright | Debra Hayward 祖韋特 | Debra Hayward Joe Wright | Debra Hayward Ｊｏｅ Ｗｒｉｇｈｔ | Debra Hayward Joe Wright | Debra Hayward
Producer:	Trevor Brooker | Joe Wright | Rosamund Pike | Colin Firth | Eric Fellner Trevor Brooker | 祖韋特 | Rosamund Pike | Colin Firth | Eric Fellner Trevor Brooker | Joe Wright | Rosamund Pike | Colin Firth | Eric Fellner Trevor Brooker | Ｊｏｅ Ｗｒｉｇｈｔ | Rosamund Pike | Colin Firth | Eric Fellner Trevor Brooker | Joe Wright | Rosamund Pike | Colin Firth | Eric Fellner
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Release Date:	2006-05-23
UPC Code:	025192807220
Language:	English, French, Spanish
Subtitles:	Spanish, French
Country of Origin:	United Kingdom, United States
Picture Format:	NTSC What is it?
Color Information:	Color
Disc Format(s):	DVD
Region Code:	1 - USA, Canada, U.S. Territories What is it?
Rating:	PG (MPAA)
Publisher:	Universal Studios Home Video
Package Weight:	167 (g)
Shipment Unit:	1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.:	1004397120

Director: Joe Wright

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Single Side - Dual Layer
Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35
Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English, French, Spanish
Subtitles - English - SDH
Subtitles - French, Spanish - Optional
Additional Release Material:
Featurette: "A Bennet Family Portrait"
Documentary: "Jane Austen, Ahead of Her Time"
Audio Commentary: Joe Wright - Director
Behind the Scenes:
1. "Behind-the-Scenes at the Ball"
2. HBO First Look