Movie Title: Pride and Prejudice
Director(s): Joe Wright
Genre: Romantic Drama
Year of Release: 2005
Date of Release: November 11, 2005
Length of Movie: 127 minutes
Country: United Kingdom
Soundtracks: “Dawn” by Dario Marianelli, “Liz on Top of the World” by Dario Marianelli
Age Rating: PG
About Pride and Prejudice Movie
Pride and Prejudice is a romantic drama based on Jane Austen’s classic novel.
Main Plot & Characters
The story follows Elizabeth Bennet, a woman who one can easily describe as rather spirited but very intelligent. We follow Elizabeth’s journey and quickly learn what her family and society during this period of time, expects from women, and how Elizabeth has chosen to deal their expectations. When she first meets Mr. Darcy, he really comes off as a bit of a brooding aristocrat and given Elizabeth’s personality, the two of them have initial misunderstandings and prejudices against each other. However, their relationship grows and soon we watch as an unexpected connection erupts.
Key characters include Elizabeth Bennet, Mr. Darcy, Mr. Bennet, Elizabeth’s supportive father, and Mrs. Bennet, a mother focused on marrying off her daughters.
Key Themes of Pride and Prejudice
This is definitely a movie about love! If you have read the book you know this already. The relationship between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy does take center stage. With that said, it is also a movie about social class and self-discovery. It looks at how perceptions and biases can shape relationships and the courage one might need to overcome societal constraints.
Setting & Filming Locations
The movie was filmed in different locations across the UK. Some part were filmed in Chatsworth House (Pemberley) and Groombridge Place (Longbourn).
Fun Facts About Pride and Prejudice Movie
This film received a number of nominations (actually four in total) including Best Actress for Keira Knightley.
Quotes from Pride and Prejudice Movie
- “You have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love… I love… I love you.” – Mr. Darcy
- “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” – Narration
Cast
- Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Bennet
- Matthew Macfadyen as Mr. Darcy
- Donald Sutherland as Mr. Bennet
- Brenda Blethyn as Mrs. Bennet
- Rosamund Pike as Jane Bennet
- Tom Hollander as Mr. Collins
- Judi Dench as Lady Catherine de Bourgh
- Simon Woods as Mr. Bingley
- Carey Mulligan as Kitty Bennet
- Talulah Riley as Mary Bennet
- Jena Malone as Lydia Bennet
Writers
The screenplay was adapted by Deborah Moggach, with additional contributions by Emma Thompson.
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