Movie/Series Review: Pride and Prejudice 1995 - Episode Two

Hello Everyone!

Today is the third day in Hamlette's I ❤ Austen Week! I will be reviewing the second episode of BBC's 1995 Pride and Prejudice. You can find my review of Episode One, HERE.

Pride and Prejudice (1995): Episode Two

  

Here we are introduced to two more characters, Mr. Collins the heir to Longbourn,

 and Mr. Wickam.

"Because I have not had a dance these three months together."

There are several histories exposed, prejudices revealed and promises broken.
Genre: Romance.
Costumes: 9, Once again the costumes are marvelous! Especially the ball scene. There is a scene where Lydia is asking Lizzy if she should where this one dress, and she is only in her 'undergown'. Lydia thought it was hilarious.
My Favorite:

The one in my header.

Script: 9, very good, I could only hear one bad word. (Cut it out Lydia!) "I beg your pardon, one knows exactly what to think."

Crew:

Directed by: Simon Langton

Screenplay by: Andrew Davies

Based on: Pride and Prejudice - by Jane Austen, Chapters 13-20.

Starring:

Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy

Crispin Bonham-Carter as Mr. Bingley

I have to put a picture of him because, well, look!

Jennifer Ehle as Elizabeth Bennet

Benjamin Whitrow as Mr. Bennet

Polly Maberly as Kitty Bennet

Julia Sawalha as Lydia Bennet

Alison Steadman as Mrs. Bennet

Lucy Briers as Mary Bennet

Susannsh Harker as Jane Bennet

Adrian Lukis as Mr. Wickam

David Bamber as Mr. Collins
Music: 10, whenever I hear these scores any where I imagine the scenes in this movie! I love the one that *cough* people *cough* dance to at the ball.
Music by: Carl Davis
Quotes: 10, "Ah! You look very well Lizzy! You will never be as pretty as your sister Jane, but I will say you look pretty well indeed."

Storyline: 9, yes coming along delightfully! In this episode there are several moments where you have to cringe because of the Bennet family.
Overall Score: 9.

Go check out Hamlette's blog for all the fun! And come back tomorrow for Episode Three!

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Movie/Series Review: Pride and Prejudice 1995 - Episode One

Hello!

Today is the second day of Hamlette's I Love Austen Week! I will be reviewing the first episode of BCC's adaption of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice! I had forgotten how much I love this!

Pride and Prejudice (1995): Episode One

  

We have a wonderful opening here. Two men, Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy, coming riding into view and they are discussing if they should purchase Netherfield. In this episode the Bennets, Mr. Bennet, Mrs. Bennet, Jane Bennet, Elizabeth Bennet, Mary Bennet, Kitty Bennet, and Lydia Bennet, ("They are all silly girls, well, Lizzy has a bit more wit.")

meet Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy, Mrs. Bennet's hopes are that they will choose one of her daughters for marriage.
Genre: Romance.
Costumes: 9, Oh there are so many and they are so pretty, I will give them a 9 because a few are a little low but they are still fine.
My Favorites: How can I choose!?

Script: 9, there are only two bad words.
"And do you not want to know who has taken it?"
"You want to tell me and I have no objection to hearing it."
Crew:
Directed by: Simon Langton
Screenplay by: Andrew Davies
Based on: Pride and Prejudice - by Jane Austen, Chapters 1-12.
Starring:
Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy
Crispin Bonham-Carter as Mr. Bingley

Jennifer Ehle as Elizabeth Bennet
Benjamin Whitrow as Mr. Bennet
Polly Maberly as Kitty Bennet
Julia Sawalha as Lydia Bennet
Alison Steadman as Mrs. Bennet
Lucy Briers as Mary Bennet
Susannsh Harker as Jane Bennet
The sisters remind me a lot of me and my sisters. My older sister and I are Lizzy and Jane, and my younger sister and I are Mr. Bingley's sisters, I mean we are very nice but we give each other the same looks they do:

Music: 10, it is so lovely! I love it! The beginning is gorgeous!
Music by: Carl Davis
Quotes: 9, "Oh! You take delight in vexing me!"
Storyline: 7, So far it is coming along splendidly! There are two scenes with drunken people.

Overall Score: 9

Thank you so much for reading! Make sure to check out Hamlette's blog for all the fun! Come back tomorrow for my review of episode two!!

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I Love Austen Week Starts! ~ The Tag

Hello!!!!

Hamlette's I ❤ Austen Week has begun!! To start it off, she made this fun tag to fill out! Go check out her tag post here, and her master post HERE.
On to the tag:

1.  Which did you experience first, a Jane Austen book or a movie based on one?

Sense and Sensibility 1995. The first time my mom showed it to me was when I was very young. I remember that "her feet got cold" and the ending. Also Sense and Sensibility was the first of her books I read.

  

2.  What is your favorite Austen book?

I have only read three, and Sense and Sensibility and Emma are a tie for first.

This is my favorite cover!

  

3.  Favorite heroine?  Why do you like her best?

My favorite one used to be Emma Woodhouse, but I like the book, but she is not my favorite.

Emma 1996 version
 Who can't love Elizabeth Bennet? But, I'll go with Elinor Dashwood, I love how sensible she is. And kind, loving, the list goes on! 

See! It even says I'm like her! To take this quiz click HERE,

4.  Favorite hero?  Why do you like him best?

Colonel Brandon!!!!! He puts others first, and he's COLONEL BRANDON what other answer do I need? (Alan Rickman) And I also love Fitzwilliam Darcy. He overcomes his pride. ❤! And Mr. Knighley portrayed by Jeremy Northam.



5.  Do you have a favorite film adaptation of Austen's work?

Did I not just screech myself hoarse up there!!!?? I also love Pride and Prejudice 1995 and I am so excited to be reviewing it this week!!!!!

  

6.  Have your Austen tastes changed over the years?  (Did you start out liking one story best, but now like another better?  Did you think she was boring at first, then changed your mind?  Etc.)

I used to love Emma, then I didn't like it, now I like it again. Also, depends on the Austen, I'm not a big fan a Persuasion, but I really like all the others.

7.  Do you have any cool Austen-themed things (mugs, t-shirts, etc)?  (Feel free to share photos if you want.)

Do my sister's things count? She has A Guniea Pig Pride and Prejudice (Reviewed here.) (Gift from me), 

and a complete set of all the books. I have a journal that could sort of be called Austente. 

8.  If you could ask Jane Austen one question, what would you ask her?

Who do you mostly relate to in your characters?
9.  Imagine someone is making a new film of any Jane Austen story you choose, and you get to cast the leads.  What story do you want filmed, and who would you choose to act in it?

I like the idea of Emma Watson as Elizabeth Bennet, but you can't have a better Darcy. 

10.  Share up to five favorite Jane Austen quotations!

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I guess Sense and Sensibility is my favorite.
That tag was so fun Hamlette! I can't wait for the rest of the week!!!!
Go check out the fun HERE!!!!!

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Random Screencap Game

Hello Everybody!
I think it is time for another game. I was thinking about it for a while and finally decided on a screencap game. Let's see how it turns out:
Rules:
1. No Cheating!
Huh, guess that is the only rule I have.
How it Works:
You look at the picture and try to guess what movie it is from.
Ten points for each correct guess, bonus points for correct actor(s).
Where to put your answers:
1. In the comments.
OR
2. Email me at queen13movies@gmail.com
Let's do this!
Warning: This is a really weird mix-up.

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So, it's a lot harder to find screencaps than I thought. Thank you so much for reading!! I hope you all enjoy guessing!! I will post the answers in a few weeks!

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