We watched it. The new and fast Pride and Prejudice. Mr. Darcy is a sallow old bean, but he warms up in the end--as expected. Elizabeth is all twinkling eyes and smart laughter.
The more interesting character brought to attention in this movie is that of Mr. Bennet. He is spotted showing 3 moments of understanding and kindness never before portrayed. He comforts the shamed Mary at the Bingley ball; through their bedroom window we catch a glimpse of Mr and Mrs Bennet enagaged in genial bedtime talk about Jane's impending marriage; finally, when interviewing Elizabeth about Mr Darcy's bid for her hand, he giggles in a childlike, mirror image of his own daughter showing us his real delight in her happiness.
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I was startled by this new Mr. Bennet and rather disliked the portrayal as it more than one major theme in the book. Patrick, having never read the book all the way through, said [the new] Mr. Bennet was one of his favorite characters!
How did you feel about the ending ...
I need to go back and re-watch it!
I liked bits about the new film, especially the first rejection proposal scene. It's hot! But I think a better title for this version is "Charlotte Bronte's Pride & Prejudice".
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