I'm not a Keira Knightly fan but decided to finally check out this version of my favorite Austen story. Sorry, but it's a mess. Changing a story to "modernize" it, doesn't make it better. The Bennets may not have been as wealthy as Bingley or Darcy, but they were gentry, and in this movie looked almost like Skid Row inhabitants. Elizabeth came across as nasty instead of playfully pushing back on pomposity....should have been subtle instead of "in your face". As far as subtlety goes, Darcy's love for Elizabeth should have been conveyed in accordance with his reserved character, not overt so early. Mr. Collins lacked the comedic presence of previous versions and came across as pathetic. And Charlotte was not so nasty when she told Elizabeth about marrying Mr. Collins.
Not sure what I just watched, but it was not Jane Austen. For me, the 1980 BBC version was closest to the book.
Not sure what I just watched, but it was not Jane Austen. For me, the 1980 BBC version was closest to the book.