"Mrs.Darcy...Mrs.Darcy...Mrs.Darcy..." - Page 14

[MoonJelly]

I loved both Darcys, including Firth in BJD. But I never was hugely enamored of Jennifer Ehle. It didn't take away from the film for me, but she's just kind of 'eh for me. Same with Keira Knightley.

I really enjoyed the newer P&P, but for a film that seemed to be taking a strict approach I thought it was wrong in that it was gothic and not romantic comedy. But I can dig gothic too, so I still enjoyed it. I also thought Bingley was totally wrong and I hated both endings.

For really capturing the feel, BJD was a much better adaptation IMO.

But as I said, I thought both CF and MM got Darcy totally right and I love that we have two variations in the case of Firth. *Swoon*

[Desert Jen]

I just finished skimming this whole thread. Wow, lots of Austen lovers here! : I just wanted to say that if you are unsatisfied with Keira and Jennifer as Lizzie, you should really check out the 1980 miniseries. That actress (don't even know her name) IS Lizzie for me. She has just the right mix of intelligence and spice. I didn't care for the Darcy from 1980, he seemed stalkerish and creepy. If only I could combine the best performances from all the different versions. Like a Pride and Prejudice Fantasy Football!

[MoonJelly]

Originally Posted by Desert Jen

If only I could combine the best performances from all the different versions. Like a Pride and Prejudice Fantasy Football!

Totally!

[journeymom]

What fun, this thread is back!

Originally Posted by Imogen

I have to admit though, I was very pleased that we didn't get the American ending in the U.K. It's very, very cheesy and so doesn't fit with the spirit of the book and the film.

Explain, please. Are there two different endings to that movie??

[BookGoddess]

Woo! The thread is alive again. I was missing me some Mr. Darcy.

Originally Posted by redhotmama

Anyone seen Becoming Jane?

Yes, it was good. I enjoyed it. There can't be enough Jane Austen stories, films, or memoirs for me.

Originally Posted by Desert Jen

If only I could combine the best performances from all the different versions. Like a Pride and Prejudice Fantasy Football!

If only! I would take the Mrs. Bennett in the A&E Version, the Mr. Collins and Mr. Bingley in the A&E version, Lydia and Mr. Wickham in the A&E version.

I like the Jane in the Keira Knightly film. I'd keep Donald Sutherland as Mr. Bennett.

I'm torn between Keira Knightley and Jennifer Ehle as Elizabeth Bennett. I liked them both. They were both well cast from the perspective of a fine pair of eyes that Elizabeth was said to possess.

I would keep Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy for myself. Hmmm...I also like Matthew McFayden as Mr. Darcy. Decisions, decisions...Maybe I can have them both.

[journeymom]

Originally Posted by journeymom

What fun, this thread is back!



Explain, please. Are there two different endings to that movie??

To answer my own question, I think we actually discussed this here once, but I'd forgotten. The very ending that this thread title refers to (Mrs. Darcy... Mrs. Darcy...) was added on.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/new...icle590309.ece

The British version of the film instead concludes with Elizabeth’s father (Donald Sutherland) giving his consent when Mr Darcy asks for his daughter’s hand in marriage. “And if any young men come for Mary or Kitty, send them in, for I am quite at my leisure,” he declares, in the film’s final line. American audiences, however, are treated to a lingering shot of Elizabeth and Mr Darcy kissing under moonlight, on a terrace. Mr Darcy asks his new wife how he should address her. Should he, he inquires, call her Mrs Darcy? She replies that he should only call her that if he is absolutely in love with her.

“Mrs Darcy . . . Mrs Darcy,” he repeats as the credits roll.

[Masel]

Anyone see Bride and Prejustice, the Baliwood version? Great silliness.

[redhotmama]

I'm watching the BBC version right now, swoooooon.
Colin is my man:

[journeymom]

Originally Posted by Masel

Anyone see Bride and Prejustice, the Baliwood version? Great silliness.

Yes, I loved Maya Bakshi's awkward snake dance. She paralleled Mary Bennet, I think.

[Rikki Jean]

I don't have anything interesting to add, but I just wanted to post because DH and I are big P&P fans. Well, mostly me, but you know.

[Imogen]

Originally Posted by journeymom

What fun, this thread is back!



Explain, please. Are there two different endings to that movie??

Yes, in the U.K version it ends very simply and is more in line with the book. Basically Lizzie and Darcy gaining permission from her Father for the marriage... quite a touching scene. I caught the U.S version on YouTube and I hated it. The scene of them sitting in Darcy's garden talking about what he should call her. I really didn't like it and didn't think that it fitted well with the rest of the film.

Peace

[Imogen]

Originally Posted by journeymom

To answer my own question, I think we actually discussed this here once, but I'd forgotten. The very ending that this thread title refers to (Mrs. Darcy... Mrs. Darcy...) was added on.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/new...icle590309.ece

The British version of the film instead concludes with Elizabeth’s father (Donald Sutherland) giving his consent when Mr Darcy asks for his daughter’s hand in marriage. “And if any young men come for Mary or Kitty, send them in, for I am quite at my leisure,” he declares, in the film’s final line. American audiences, however, are treated to a lingering shot of Elizabeth and Mr Darcy kissing under moonlight, on a terrace. Mr Darcy asks his new wife how he should address her. Should he, he inquires, call her Mrs Darcy? She replies that he should only call her that if he is absolutely in love with her.

“Mrs Darcy . . . Mrs Darcy,” he repeats as the credits roll.

Oops I didn't realise that you had done this post when I responded to your question

[redhotmama]

All this thread's Jane Eyre talk has inspired me to watch the movie on Netflix. I loved it!
Off to Emma on Netflix now....

[TigerTail]

squee! the thread and i are both back!

reread 'emma' recently; other than that, it's been awhile. any new books?

[dflanag2]

Interesting that I should stumble on this thread... DD was concieved on the night I saw the Kiera Knightley P&P at the movie theatre 2 years ago...

What did you all think of the new Austen adaptations on PBS this past spring? My favorite was Sense and Sensibility, although I also really enjoyed finally seeing Northanger Abbey made into a movie.

[journeymom]

I knew nothing about Northanger Abbey and really enjoyed it. Spookiness, mystery, romance!

[Sustainer]

I love the Northanger Abbey film! I finally read the book (before I saw the film), and I decided it's one of my favorite Austins!

[KristyDi]

Originally Posted by mata

um, taking a step back just a moment to observe-

we sound a wee bit obsessed!

Not obsessed, enthusiastic!

While there are parts of the new P&P I enjoy, the A&E Colin Firth is my favorite hands down.

As for sequels, I love fan fiction. You don't have to pay for it and some of it is really good. Check out The Meryton Assembly and Hyacinth Gardens. They're some of my favorite places for Austen fic. Jack is an awesome author that posts his fic in both places. He currently has a Western re-imagining of P&P going that I'm enjoying.