Pride and Prejudice (1995)
Not Rated
Description (from the film case): With a masterful script, deft direction, and star-making performances from Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle, Pride and Prejudice transports viewers to Georgian England, where affairs of the heart are an exquisite game, and marriage the ultimate prize. But Elizabeth Bennet–spirited, independent, and one of five unmarried sisters–is determined to play by her own rules and wed for love, not money or privilege. Will her romantic sparring with the mysterious and arrogant Darcy end in misfortune–or will love’s true nature prevail?
My thoughts: It might be unfair, but the five hours I spent when I first watched this BBC miniseries, and however many more five-hour periods of my life I’ve passed watching it over again, have ruined all other onscreen versions of Pride and Prejudice for me, regardless of the fact that I haven’t seen all the others.
At less than five hours now, the story feels like a rushed, cursory portrayal of parts of the tale. I’m sorry. 🙂
The cast in this miniseries is all around excellent, I don’t believe Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet could be more superbly interpreted and realized than they are here, and I don’t believe I shall ever be shaken from that belief.
My corresponding reading: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.
Prismatic Prospects 
It’s one of our favorites, too. I never get tired of watching it. We HAVE seen other adaptations and they’re just not the same as the 1995 mini-series.
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I didn’t realize it was a miniseries when I first bought a copy. So then, seeing the episodes were broken up, I told myself I’d just watch an episode or two at a time that week. Then, five hours later… 😀
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We bought our copy back in 1999, 6 VHS tapes. On Saturday nights we’d make Mexican food and watch all 6 tapes. It has to be one of my personal, all time favorites. So well done.
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