Jane Austen’s novel “Pride and Prejudice” looks into the complex lives of the Bennet family. The novel takes place around the 1800’s in Hertfordshire, Great Britain. The Bennets consists of five unmarried sisters, an overbearing mother, and a lackadaisical Mr. Bennet. The excitement begins when an upscale estate known as Netherfield park is occupied by the rich, handsome Mr. Bingley, accompanied by his sister Caroline and his close, mysterious friend Mr. Darcy. The newcomers attend a dance, where Mr. Bingley immediately becomes fond of Jane Bennet, the eldest of the sisters. Mr. Darcy seldomly dances, and mentions the lack of feminine beauty in the room. Overhearing this and other impolite suggestions from Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth, the second eldest of the Bennets forms a harsh opinion of him, despite his greater wealth and handsome features. Over the course of a few months, Mr. Darcy however becomes attracted to Elizabeth. The Bennet sisters’ cousin Mr. Collins visits their home
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Darcy is more composed and cultured. In addition, Mr. and Mrs. Bennet have a much more affectionate relationship than portrayed in the book. Their disproportionate match is emphasized in Austen’s novel, where as Mrs. Bennet is much more agreeable in the movie, and she and her husband seem to be a more tolerable match. Their home Longbourn is run down, and they are portrayed to be poorer. Despite many radical differences, the 2005 version of Pride and Prejudice offered a beautiful visual experience. The film’s cinematography gracefully conveyed emotions and themes. There were beautiful moments, such as the portrayal of passing time as Elizabeth slowly spun around on a swing, watching seasons progress. Slow motion captured white cloth floating and rippling as it delicately canvassed Netherfield’s elegant furniture. Melancholy piano music added a sentimental touch and a sense of yearning to the overall mood. The movie nicely complimented Austen’s much more elaborate
Darcy is more composed and cultured. In addition, Mr. and Mrs. Bennet have a much more affectionate relationship than portrayed in the book. Their disproportionate match is emphasized in Austen’s novel, where as Mrs. Bennet is much more agreeable in the movie, and she and her husband seem to be a more tolerable match. Their home Longbourn is run down, and they are portrayed to be poorer. Despite many radical differences, the 2005 version of Pride and Prejudice offered a beautiful visual experience. The film’s cinematography gracefully conveyed emotions and themes. There were beautiful moments, such as the portrayal of passing time as Elizabeth slowly spun around on a swing, watching seasons progress. Slow motion captured white cloth floating and rippling as it delicately canvassed Netherfield’s elegant furniture. Melancholy piano music added a sentimental touch and a sense of yearning to the overall mood. The movie nicely complimented Austen’s much more elaborate