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Pride & Prejudice
2005 128 min France, United Kingdom, United States of America PG 12+
★8.4
Drama, Romance
Director: Joe Wright
🎭 Based on
«Pride and Prejudice»
byJane Austen
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Description
A story of love and life among the landed English gentry during the Georgian era. Mr. Bennet is a gentleman living in Hertfordshire with his overbearing wife and five daughters, but if he dies their house will be inherited by a distant cousin whom they have never met, so the family's future happiness and security is dependent on the daughters making good marriages.
Budget:
$28M
US Gross:
$44.79M
Worldwide:
$124.6M
Starring
Keira Knightley
Actor
Matthew Macfadyen
Actor
Brenda Blethyn
Actor
Awards
BAFTA 2006
— Carl Foreman Award for Most Promising Newcomer
European Film Awards 2006
— Audience Award – Best Film
BAFTA 2006
— Best Supporting Actress
European Film Awards 2006
— Best Cinematography
Academy Awards 2006
— Best Actress
BAFTA 2006
— Best Adapted Screenplay
Golden Globe 2006
— Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)
BAFTA 2006
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Academy Awards 2006
— Best Production Design
Academy Awards 2006
— Best Costume Design
Academy Awards 2006
— Best Original Score
Golden Globe 2006
— Best Actress (Comedy or Musical)
BAFTA 2006
— Best Costume Design
BAFTA 2006
— Alexander Korda Award for Outstanding British Film
European Film Awards 2006
— Best Original Score
Key opinion
Joe Wright’s 2005 adaptation of Pride & Prejudice is widely praised for its lush cinematography, evocative score, and emotionally resonant performances that emphasize romance over strict period adherence. While many viewers consider it a modern classic, opinions remain divided when comparing its artistic liberties and condensed runtime to the iconic 1995 BBC miniseries.
| Score | Dario Marianelli’s score provides a beautiful, subtle, and emotionally effective backdrop for the film's key romantic moments. | |
| Production | The production design, including the use of stunning English estates and atmospheric scenery, successfully grounds the film in a tactile sense of place. | |
| Acting | Keira Knightley’s portrayal of Elizabeth Bennet as a youthful, spirited, and intelligent heroine anchors the film for many, though some feel it lacks the genteel restraint of the source material. | |
| Acting | Matthew Macfadyen’s performance as Darcy provides a sensitive, quiet, and magnetic contrast to traditional interpretations, though some viewers find him lacking in the commanding presence of previous portrayals. | |
| Adaptation | The film’s focus on sensory storytelling and romantic atmosphere often clashes with purists who desire a more faithful, dialogue-heavy adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel. | |
| Runtime | The condensed two-hour runtime creates a fast-paced viewing experience that leaves some fans of the novel feeling the character development and plot progression are rushed or incomplete. |