Reviews

I was somewhat disappointed when I saw this film. I love classic studio films and am an avid reader of Jane Austen's works. This movie strayed very far from the wonderful book it was based on. The women's costumes look more like Southern plantation belles during the civil ware instead of English countryside in the early 1800's.

One thing that this movie does have going for it is the wonderful actors. Olivier shines as Darcy. It is a great cast. I believe the movie would have been much better if it had stuck closely with the novel and stayed true to the costumes of the era. If you want to see a faithful and excellent adaption of this story I would recommend the miniseries starring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle.

I was pleasantly surprised by this mini-series. It's rare to find something that both adults and children can enjoy together. I watched this with my five year old nephew and he loved it, as did I.

This story combines all classic fairy tales with a modern twist. The scenery and costumes were great. Although the running time is long, the story moves keeps your attention and isn't slow paced. The actors did an excellent job. I found myself laughing out loud at the antics of some of the characters, like trolls singing along to Saturday Night Fever. In my opinion Scott Cohen made the series thanks to his portrayal of the wolf. He has gained a new fan in me.

I recommend this mini-series to all, whether young or young at heart.