I'd put off watching this version because the length (5+ hours) seemed so daunting. Honestly, however, after 10 minutes I was HOOKED. I'm convinced that this film is as true to Jane Austen's book as it could be, and is equally brilliant. The casting is flawless. Colin Firth is genius as the dour, insufferable, smolderingly sexy Mr. Darcy. Crispin Bonham-Carter is equally endearing as Mr. Bingley. And Jennifer Ehle and Susannah Harker bring Elizabeth and Jane Bennett to life. The film's commentary on 19th century society is humorous and illuminating. And I daresay you'll walk around using words like "daresay" for days after seeing it. If you haven't seen this yet, by all means, set aside a weekend afternoon, call a couple good friends, and sit back and enjoy the indulgence. This is one film I can see myself watching again and again in the years to come.
Review of Pride and Prejudice
