Rating: Not Rated
Movie Release Date: 2008
DVD Release Date: April 14, 2009
Plot 411: A modern twist to the classic tale of Pride and Prejudice.
Review: From what I gather, this was originally a British tv movie, but I'm not quite sure. In any case, period pieces are one of my greatest loves. The clothes, landscape, architecture and romance are somehow emphasized and their effects are heightened dramatically because the plot is based in such a drastically different time than the one we live in. I realize that most of this is romanticized for our benefit and that the lives of the women in this era were quite repressed. However, it's a movie and so I allow myself to believe that everything's as romantic as can be. This film twists the Jane Austen classic on its head and introduces a new character into the lives of those at Longbourn. Amanda Price, a modern girl, switches places with Elizabeth Bennet and is transported back in time. Her contemporary attitudes affect the drama that unfolds and new developments in Austen's world occur. What follows is deliciously irreverent of Austen's work, yet still manage to proceed in her spirit. There are some incredibly funny moments in the film when the characters really come alive. As Amanda adjusts to this familiar, yet completely foreign, world so does the audience. We are both encouraged and disappointed with her as she ventures to live a life she's only read about. After reading Pride and Prejudice, every girl has wondered about Mr. Darcy. This movie brings that dream to life and the audience is able to live this fantasy through Amanda Price.
Movie Release Date: 2008
DVD Release Date: April 14, 2009
Plot 411: A modern twist to the classic tale of Pride and Prejudice.
Review: From what I gather, this was originally a British tv movie, but I'm not quite sure. In any case, period pieces are one of my greatest loves. The clothes, landscape, architecture and romance are somehow emphasized and their effects are heightened dramatically because the plot is based in such a drastically different time than the one we live in. I realize that most of this is romanticized for our benefit and that the lives of the women in this era were quite repressed. However, it's a movie and so I allow myself to believe that everything's as romantic as can be. This film twists the Jane Austen classic on its head and introduces a new character into the lives of those at Longbourn. Amanda Price, a modern girl, switches places with Elizabeth Bennet and is transported back in time. Her contemporary attitudes affect the drama that unfolds and new developments in Austen's world occur. What follows is deliciously irreverent of Austen's work, yet still manage to proceed in her spirit. There are some incredibly funny moments in the film when the characters really come alive. As Amanda adjusts to this familiar, yet completely foreign, world so does the audience. We are both encouraged and disappointed with her as she ventures to live a life she's only read about. After reading Pride and Prejudice, every girl has wondered about Mr. Darcy. This movie brings that dream to life and the audience is able to live this fantasy through Amanda Price.
Watch It: For a different take on one of the greatest literary loves of all time.
Skip It: If you're a die-hard Jane Austen fan. As mentioned in the film, Austen probably rolled over in her grave at the liberties this film took with her work.
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