Though shortened for movie going audiences, there are many things I loved about this version. One was its central focus being on Elizabeth's budding romance with Mr. Darcy, and the trials and misunderstandings along the way.
On a whole, I do love this one and find it a great lot of fun to watch when in need of a quick P&P fix, but at times the things that are left out are what makes this movie confusing if you have never read the novel first.
Some of the obvious changes grated on me at times. The missing Hursts for one, and the changes in who said what in many cases was a bit disturbing.
Mr. Wickham, played by Rupert Friend was mediocre at best, and not what you would expect from the character itself. Rupert is meant to stand out in a movie, if his looks are to go by, not be a part of a general cast. He is a handsome man and in my opinion out shadowed Matthew Macfadyen as Mr. Darcy which is not right at all! I felt that Rupert didn't look or act seedy enough for the part, but the ladies seemed to love him.
Matthew as Mr. Darcy was a bit odd to take since he seemed more vulnerable than one would expect of Mr. Darcy. He did a fabulous job in the role though, and gave a great performance.
Kiera was good as Elizabeth, but at times I felt that she wasn't giving her all in the performance.
Mrs. Bennett was too droll in the movie for my tastes. Not at all what I would picture her to be, but she came out funny.
Here is the worst part of my feelings...I adore Donald Sutherland and felt that on a whole, he gave the role his all but it just wasn't there in my mind or heart.
As I said, this is a good movie to watch when you need a quick P&P fix, but it is like the Reader's Digest version of the book and not entirely on the mark or as true to the book as you would want it to be.
~Wnjoy
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