I have yet to read the classic myself, swear to do it soon. But for you metropolitan busy bees, if reading a more than 100 pages of paperback puts you off, go first for the movie adaptation directed by Joe Wright (known for directing the more well known movies, Atonement and Hanna), starred Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen. Then, you can at least get an idea of why it is known as the greatest love story in English literature of all times.
Pride and Prejudice is a novel by Jane Austen, first published in 1813. It is a novel of the genre of manners and satire. It is more than just a story of romance between two individuals. It shows how pride and prejudice can impact and sometimes cloud our judgements and decisions.
Having the book compressed into a two hours and nine minutes of screen time, I have a feeling that the movie might not be able to capture the depth and complexity of the entire story though. Hence the determination to read the paperback, as it allows for spaces for my own imagination. And for those who fancy the thrill of some actions, this movie could be a quite a bore. And here, Mr. Darcy, this tall, dark, insanely handsome, intelligent, and wealthy character who is supposedly the dream date and as Alexandra Potter puts it, the wet dream, of ladies of all ages, did not live up to the expectation. All Macfadyen did was just putting up a sad and solemn face. He is not dashing at all.
And speaking of a dashing young chap, there is another movie that I would highly recommend for you to see, and probably a good excuse to chew on some sweet, caramel-ed popcorns in the mean time. Look up for Becoming Jane, a movie inspired by the early live of our beloved author of all times - Jane Austen, which was directed by Julian Jarrold, starring Anne Hathaway and my favorite Scottish actor, James McAvoy.
The movie might not have accurately portray the bits of life of the young Jane Austen as this movie is not a biopic. But from the movie you could find out, finally, how a woman from the 19th century, where being knowledgeable, let alone writing a book, was considered a misfortune and damned, produced the greatest love story of all times in English literature. Her love story is the very inspiration for Pride and Prejudice.
Hathaway and McAvoy were lauded for the chemistry between their characters by movie critics, and I could not be more agreeable to the praise. Furthermore, I would say it is not as dull as the movie adaptation of Pride and Pride. At least you will find some humors here and there that will make you giggle through the entire movie. And, Tom Lefroy is cute!
So, here you go, two lovey-dovey movies you can look forward to see if you want to have a good time cuddling with your love one. =D
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