Good adaptation and performances from Knightley and MacFayden.
Sometimes the last person on earth you want to be with is the one person you can't be without.
A story of love and life among the landed English gentry during the Georgian era. Mr. Bennet is a gentleman living in Hertfordshire with his overbearing wife and five daughters, but if he dies their house will be inherited by a distant cousin whom they have never met, so the family's future happiness and security is dependent on the daughters making good marriages.
Top Cast
Keira Knightley
Elizabeth Bennet
Matthew Macfadyen
Mr. Darcy
Brenda Blethyn
Mrs. Bennet
Rosamund Pike
Jane Bennet
Carey Mulligan
Kitty Bennet
Jena Malone
Lydia Bennet
Talulah Riley
Mary Bennet
Donald Sutherland
Mr. Bennet
Simon Woods
Mr. Bingley
Judi Dench
Lady Catherine de Bourgh
Tom Hollander
Mr. Collins
Rupert Friend
Mr. Wickham
Kelly Reilly
Caroline Bingley
Claudie Blakley
Charlotte Lucas
Penelope Wilton
Mrs. Gardiner
Peter Wight
Mr. Gardiner
Reviews
When I watched this version of the Austen classic prior to packing the DVD away for a move, I assumed ahead of time it would stay nestled behind the Colin Firth version as my second favorite adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. Now, however, pending my watching the other version again, this might indeed be my new favorite. Not due to any major differences in acting ability or in the writing, but rather for the way it…
**Overall, it's a good adaptation, even if it's not free of mistakes and problems.** I believe that “Pride and Prejudice” is one of the most transported English novels to film and television. I've seen more than one adaptation, and each one has its merits and problems (however, it's generally agreed that the 1995 miniseries is the most perfect and canonical). This film is not as good as I would like it to be, it…
Seen this one a couple of times and with my internet being out and wanting to revisit, decided to give it another watch. Still highly enjoyable and engaging romantic-drama with Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen giving fine performances. **3.75/5**
FAQ about Pride & Prejudice
What is Pride & Prejudice about?
A story of love and life among the landed English gentry during the Georgian era. Mr. Bennet is a gentleman living in Hertfordshire with his overbearing wife and five daughters, but if he dies their house will be inherited by a distant cousin whom they have never met, so the…
When was Pride & Prejudice released?
Pride & Prejudice was released in 2005.
What genres does Pride & Prejudice belong to?
Pride & Prejudice is categorised as Drama, Romance.
Who stars in Pride & Prejudice?
The cast of Pride & Prejudice includes Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Brenda Blethyn, Rosamund Pike, Carey Mulligan.