Everyone's discussing the latest version of P & P and the merits of Keira Knightly and Matthew MacFadyen in the roles of Lizzie and Darcy. The discussion usually goes one of two ways. First is the hotness of Matthew vs. Colin Firth. Second is the prettiness of KK. There is also discussion of the abridgement that was necessary for this new 2-hour version. But usually it all comes down to who's hotter.
For me the success of the film is due more to the story then anything else, though I think CF and MM bring equal (if different) levels of hotness to the screen. Heavy breathing aside, I'm in it for the romance. Did I sigh? Yes. Eyes glow? Definitely. Find myself aahing with satisfaction when they finally make it through? You bet. And this after reading the book a dozen times and seeing other versions of the movie - including the very fun and fine Bride and Prejudice .
What I want is the tension. Will they get together, triumph over their obstacles, and achieve their HEA. If it's done well it doesn't matter how many times they tell the tale. So count this as another voice lauding the movie. I can't wait to see it again.
Okay, if I have to commit, I'll admit to preferring Colin Firth over MM. Both fab but CF does cold pretty well.
As for the rest, I stand by my original post. I like them both. The A&E version because of the depth of character study and the new one for the beauty and romance.
If you held a gun to my head I'd pick Persuasion movie with Ciaran Hynds over all the P& P versions anyway.
Anonymous said...
12:38 PM
I'm probably the only person on the planet not to be in love with Colin Firth. Jeremy Northam? Yes. I loved the A&E P&P mini-series so much that I have a copy for my very own, but also loved the new movie. As for Darcy, I thought this newest Darcy was magnificent. Not only was he stunningly attractive in a Darcy-esqe manner, he was able to convey so much with a look or slight facial expression that I fell in love.
Sign.
TTFN, LLB
Anonymous said...
10:21 AM