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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD Brand: Warner Brothers EAN: 9780790770277 Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Original recording remastered, NTSC ISBN: 079077027X Item Dimensions: Label: BBC Warner Languages: Manufacturer: BBC Warner MPN: DE1687D Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: BBC Warner Region Code: 1 Release Date: August 24, 2004 Running Time: 265 minutes Studio: BBC Warner Theatrical Release Date: 1980 Editorial Review: Product Description: Jane Austen's witty and romantic novel springs vividly to life! This realistic production truly captures all the nuances of the 18th century life among the English gentry a society obsessed with profitable marriage contracts. When the wealthy and aloof Mr. Darcy insults Elizabeth Bennet at a dance the tension and romance of their relationship is sparked while the family beauty Jane attracts the attention of a gentleman presumed to be above her station. Her flirtatious younger sister Lydia lands herself in a steamy scandal that could ruin the reputation and chances of all the Bennet sisters.Running Time: 226 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA UPC: 794051168726 Amazon.com: In Jane Austen's classic novel Pride and Prejudice, the arrival of a young, well-off, eligible man named Mr. Bingley sends the Bennet household--with five girls of a marrying age--into a tizzy. But it's the introduction of Mr. Bingley's friend, Mr. Darcy (played with an imperious scowl by David Rintoul), that sets in motion the fate of Elizabeth Bennet (the adorable Elizabeth Garvie), resolved only after a labyrinth of social and personal complexities. Austen's novels are miracles of skillful plotting, fusing a rich understanding of psychological motivation with whimsical turns of chance. This superb BBC adaptation from 1980 zips along, thanks to lively performances, fluid direction, and a keen grasp of the wit of Austen's dialogue (expertly translated to the screen by British novelist Fay Weldon) and her satirical characters, who range from clever and kind to utterly odious. Due to its faithfulness and deep appreciation of the material, this five-episode miniseries stands up against any other film or television adaptation (at least nine to date), though Rintoul may not sets hearts aflutter the way Colin Firth did in the also excellent 1995 miniseries. --Bret Fetzer Average Rating:
 Rating:  - #3Well, love the book, but this adaptation is my least favorite after 2005 and 1995 (Colin Firth) versions. I am a strong believer in a great sexual attraction between Elizabeth and Darcy (after all, what else could have attracted a rich man to a poor girl in those days?). Didn't see any chemistry between them in this film. Darcy was so stiff, I couldn't find anything attractive about him, whereas I fantacise (A LOT!) about Colin Firth's and Matthew McFayden's Darcys. Elizabeth Bennett is nice enought, ... Read More Rating:  - My favorite Pride & PrejudiceI originally watched this version on Masterpiece Theatre in the early 1980s and am so pleased that it is now available on DVD. Like most of the other reviewers, I have seen the 1995 A&E version, and while I can understand the appeal of 1995 version (quality of cinematography, sound, etc.), not to mention that A&E spiced it up in order to appeal to late 20th century viewers, I prefer the 1980 version. The 1980 version is truer to the book; I get a much better sense of the relationships (Austen's novels ... Read More Rating: - Close, But Still My FavoriteI first saw this version on Masterpiece Theater in the early 80's when I was in high school. I had not read the book yet at that time but I was quite captivated by Elizabeth Garvie's portrayal of Elizabeth Bennet. (My being a 16 year old boy also might have had something to do with it.) Unfortunately I missed the final episode so I had to get the book. I have lost count how many times I have read it since. It is by far my favorite book which is a little odd since I tend to read Sci-Fi and Fantasy books ... Read More Rating: - Not Badvery long series which is good lots of detail. I like Elizabeth character but not her sister Jane. Because Jane is a brunette! I always imagined her to be blonde.ALso the Mr Darcy character is NOT""FANCY ENOUGH TO TEMPT ME LOL""He doesnt smile and is not handsome. a bit boring and cant act. Otherwise the series is nicely done with very good surroundings. Rating: - Just as good the second timeI saw this production many years ago when it first showed on PBS. After watching the Colin Firth A & E version numerous times, the memory of this one had faded somewhat. Except, of course, for how cute Elizabeth Garvie is!!! Watching her brought back good memories. Seriously, I had always wanted to see it again and I'm glad that I purchased it. While it may be slightly different from the A & E version in its own way its just as good. It is interesting to watch this one and compare the various characters ... Read More |
