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We Just Can't Get Enough of Mr. Darcy and Miss Bennet

Every year I rewatch all my favorite Jane Austen movies from Pride and Prejudice to Sense and Sensibility. Like Shakespeare's plays, Jane Austen has inspired many movies from her classic novel Pride and Prejudice. Here we'll review some of the most recent favorites.

The BBC Recent Version

This one made Colin Firth as an actor, but it was also the 4th version that BBC made. I watch it every year.

Pride and Prejudice - The Special Edition (A&E Miniseries)

Amazon Price: $11.69 (as of 06/01/2012)

That Lake Scene

This famous scene was the closest BBC came to "racy and sexy."

Pride & Prejudice - Mr. Darcy Jumps Into The Lake: by PetroleumHead | video info

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Will BBC Keep Making More Versions?

BBC has made 4 version already. Will they make more?

Ener-G predicts:

As long as there are newcomers to Jane Austen there will be a new version of Pride and Prejudice.

AnimalHouse predicts:

I say yes old is gold!

BigGirlBlue predicts:

And I will watch them all! LOLOL

spirituality predicts:

I have only one Pride and Prejuce DVD in my house, and can't stop watching it :) so why not have several?

EelKat predicts:

yep, as long as there are girls like me, who can't get enough of Austen's men, they'll HAVE to keep making new versions!

Another Yummy Mr. Darcy

This was the second movie made about Pride and Prejudice, the first was in 1940 and had no "unpleasantness" in it. Darcy's aunt was happy for them! The director of this film wanted to keep it real...like what were the costumes and houses really like back then? It seems that everyone sat around a lot...just like now but without the the internet and texting.

Pride & Prejudice

Amazon Price: $5.76 (as of 06/01/2012)

Matthew Macfadyn's Moment

My vote for most romantic scene ever was Mr. Darcy in this version walking across the meadow at daylight.

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Time to 'fess up

Both of these version have loyal fans. Which one are you?

Do you like the BBC version or the movie version of Pride and Prejudice?

Only Colin Firth for me

AnimalHouse says:

Since you don't have a choice for both then Colin it is!

BigGirlBlue says:

Colin Firth all the way. Time and again, and again, forever. :D

Love that Mathew Macfadyen

Regina says:

I like the movie version far better than the BBC. Cloin Firth just doesn't have that same shy and strong quality as the movie Mr. Darcy.

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Then There Was Jane

A movie more about Jane's themes that she writes about then her actual biography. A sad ending for a great writer who couldn't be fully acknowledged in her times because of her position and gender.

Becoming Jane

Amazon Price: $2.80 (as of 06/01/2012)

What a Fabulous Spin

What a delightful surprise...6 Jane Austen novels wrapped up in one movie. Loved all these characters, especially Emily Blunt. By the way, the title for this lens comes from a line in the movie.

The Jane Austen Book Club

Amazon Price: $4.07 (as of 06/01/2012)

The Six Novels of Jane Austen

In the Jane Austen Book Club, there was a book read and then discussed every month. They are...

And Last But Not Least...

Pride And Prejudice

by: Jane Austen

Amazon Price: $2.73 (as of 06/01/2012)

And Then There Was Bridget AND Colin Firth

Bridget Jone's Diary was loosely based on Pride and Prejudice. Colin Firth got to play Mr. Darcy again.

Bridget Jones's Diary (Collector's Edition)

Amazon Price: $3.56 (as of 06/01/2012)

The Sequel

Not so great as the first. Poor Rene Zellweger had to gain all that weight again. Sigh.

Bridget Jones - The Edge of Reason (Full Screen Edition)

Amazon Price: $1.10 (as of 06/01/2012)

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Wonderful, Fun, And Refreshing

It's a Bollywood version of Pride and Prejudice. A must see! If you're new to the magic of Bollywood this is a good one to start with. Filmed in India, England and USA.

Bride and Prejudice

Amazon Price: $19.85 (as of 06/01/2012)

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What have I missed?

Okay, you Jane Austen fans...what else is out there?

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AnimalHouse Feb 15, 2012 @ 4:47 pm | delete

Great lens! Though i tend to love books more than movies.

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MrDarcy Jan 8, 2010 @ 2:05 am | delete

I took the liberty and added your lens to the Everything Jane Austen group. 5* and all. :)

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BigGirlBlue Sep 30, 2009 @ 10:04 pm | delete

I think it is impossible to get enough of all things Austen. LOL

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Ramkitten Sep 15, 2009 @ 1:01 am | delete

I just love Jane Austen movies. I've read some of her books, but it's the films I can't get enough of. I've watched some of them a half dozen times.

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spirituality Apr 8, 2009 @ 6:39 am | delete

Great lens - you've been blessed by a squidoo angel :)

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spirituality Mar 25, 2009 @ 10:31 am | delete

I saw a BBC version of Pride and Prejudice, starring: Priscilla Morgan, Elizabeth Garvie and David Rintoul as Darcy. I don't think a Darcy who isn't proud fits the part - and this one is :)

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LindaJM Oct 12, 2008 @ 9:38 pm | delete

I love Jane Austen... I will include this as a favorited lens on my lens, "Ten Must-Read Classics of Great Literature".

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