Pride & Prejudice (2005)

Sparks fly when spirited Elizabeth Bennet meets single, rich, and proud Mr. Darcy. But Mr. Darcy reluctantly finds himself falling in love with a woman beneath his class. Can each overcome their own pride and prejudice?

Director:

Joe Wright

Writers:

Jane Austen (novel), Deborah Moggach (screenplay),

Stars:

Keira Knightley, Donald Sutherland, Brenda Blethyn

Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 15 wins & 35 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Keira Knightley	...	Elizabeth Bennet
Talulah Riley	...	Mary Bennet
Rosamund Pike	...	Jane Bennet
Jena Malone	...	Lydia Bennet
Carey Mulligan	...	Kitty Bennet
Donald Sutherland	...	Mr. Bennet
Brenda Blethyn	...	Mrs. Bennet
Claudie Blakley	...	Charlotte Lucas
Sylvester Morand	...	Sir William Lucas
Simon Woods	...	Mr. Bingley
Kelly Reilly	...	Caroline Bingley
Matthew Macfadyen	...	Mr. Darcy
Pip Torrens	...	Netherfield Butler
Janet Whiteside	...	Mrs. Hill
Sinead Matthews	...	Betsy

Storyline

The story is based on Jane Austen's novel about five sisters - Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty and Lydia Bennet - in Georgian England. Their lives are turned upside down when a wealthy young man (Mr. Bingley) and his best friend (Mr. Darcy) arrive in their neighborhood.

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Plot Keywords:

love | georgian | england | pride | bachelor | 

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Taglines:

This holiday season, experience the greatest love story of all time.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some mild thematic elements

Details

Official Sites:

Focus Features [us] Official Facebook

Country:

France UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 November 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

Orgullo y prejuicio

Filming Locations:

Basildon Park, Lower Basildon, Berkshire, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$28,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$23,569 (Chile) (3 March 2006)

Gross:

$710,263 (South Africa) (17 March 2006)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Focus Features, Universal Pictures, StudioCanal

Technical Specs

Runtime:

127 min 135 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

All the exterior Pemberley sequences and some of the interior, including the sculpture gallery, were shot at Chatsworth House, property of the Duke of Devonshire. As the house functions as a private home and is also the most visited stately home in England, several of the interior shots could not, however, be done there and were instead shot in Wilton House, Wiltshire.

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Goofs

Towards the end of the movie, when Lizzie wakes up to walk outside, her hair is on the outside of her jacket. Once she starts to talk to Mr. Darcy, her hair is tucked into her jacket.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Jane Bennet: Lydia. Kitty.

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Crazy Credits

Thanks to ... The Dromgoole family ... all at Sands Films ... Andrew and Pippa Reis and family ... the residents and businesses of Stamford Lincolnshire.

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Connections

Version of Pride and Prejudice (2003)

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Soundtracks

"Black Bess"
Traditional

User Reviews

Acting is superb

While I will say first off, that no movie production ever made will ever equal a novel, especially one of this magnitude, this movie is very well done. I read many reviews going either way, but I must say I enjoyed the film very much. Many are quick to criticize Mac's performance saying he didn't do a good job. I thought he was fine, but believe me he is no Colin. Keira Knightley was absolutely incredible in the film, I would go as far to say it is her breakout performance. Donald Sutherland was amazing, but as can be expected from him. Judi, like always is incredible at her role as Lady Catherine.

If you are a complete avid fan of the book as I am, you may or may not like it. My only complaint was that it was in fact short, but then again it is quite hard to make a 370+ page novel into a two hour movie easily. There is a phenomenal display of acting by the entire cast, and the score is perfect.

One warning though, the movie concentrates on the love story more than Austen's satire of society, so many Austen fans may be angry with that. But overall I thought it was a great film.