Today marks the 10th anniversary of the 2005 edition of Pride and Prejudice.
Stepping into the formidable shoes of Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth were Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen.
For myself and many others, this film was the gateway drug that led not only to Austen, but other classic literature that we have may previously consigned to dated masterpiece miniseries and books we had to read in school.
While some may argue that the film cannot hold a candle to the 1995 miniseries, I would argue that for all that it lacks, for the most part, it is true to the book. Like many films where the source material comes from a book, certain elements or characters had to be edited or removed due to time constraints. While I still prefer the 1995 miniseries, the film is charming, entertaining and keeps it’s audience engaged.
Happy Birthday Pride and Prejudice 2005!
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