Pride and Prejudice and Other Austen's Novels: Movies & TV Guide

Pride and Prejudice [Blu-ray]

Amazon Price: $20.75 (as of 06/03/2012)

This is the most faithful adaptation of the novel. It's nearly perfect!

If you loved the book, you must watch the TV series. If you liked the 2005 movie, you still should watch the series. If you have seen the series, you should buy the blue ray edition and relish the colours.

Pride & Prejudice [Blu-ray]

Amazon Price: $6.91 (as of 06/03/2012)

One of the greatest love stories of all time comes to the screen in a glorious new adaptation starring Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Bennet, Matthew MacFadyen as Mr. Darcy, and Judi Dench as Lady Catherine.

It's not my favourite adaptation, but there are people who like it.

Bride and Prejudice

Amazon Price: $18.99 (as of 06/03/2012)

This is real fun!

A clash of cultures, a musical, and a retelling of Jane Austen's classic PRIDE AND PREJUDICE is a hilariously entertaining tale of one girl's unlikely search for love! Sparks immediately fly as a love/hate relationship ignites between a small-town beauty (international star Aishwarya Rai) and a wealthy American (Martin Henderson -- THE RING, TORQUE) who's visiting her modest Indian village. In a swirl of music, dance, and comic misunderstandings, these opposites continue to attract and repel each other in a riotous romance that spans three continents! Featuring Naveen Andrews (TV's LOST, THE ENGLISH PATIENT) and a memorable performance from top recording artist Ashanti -- love will eventually conquer all in this acclaimed treat from the director of BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM!

Sense and Sensibility (Classic Masterpiece Book & DVD Set)

Amazon Price: $11.50 (as of 06/03/2012)

A fabulous adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility starring Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant, Greg Wise, Gemma Jones, Hugh Laurie, and Alan Rickman.

The witty screeplay was written by Emma Thompson.

Persuasion

Amazon Price: $4.31 (as of 06/03/2012)

Amanda Root and Ciaran Hinds in a beautiful adaptation of Persuasion.

Release Date: 02/01/2000

Masterpiece Theatre: Northanger Abbey

Amazon Price: $13.49 (as of 06/03/2012)

I like both adaptations a lot. Maybe even the older one better, but this one is still worth seeing.

Release Date: 01/22/2008

Northanger Abbey (BBC)

Amazon Price: $7.22 (as of 06/03/2012)

Even though I liked the new adaptation this one still remains my favourite.

Release Date: 04/19/2005

Emma

Amazon Price: $5.51 (as of 06/03/2012)

This is a more fairy tale version of Emma, but you're going to like it, and you're going to love Jeremy Northam's Mr. Knightley.

Starring Gwyneth Paltrow, James Cosmo, Greta Scacchi, Alan Cumming, and Jeremy Northam.

Release Date: 01/05/1999

Mansfield Park

Amazon Price: $8.93 (as of 06/03/2012)

Unfortunately Patricia Rosema's movie isn't a faithful adaptation, but at least it is a good film. Starring: Frances O'Connor, Hannah Taylor-Gordon, Talya Gordon, Lindsay Duncan, Bruce Byron, Jonny Lee Miller, Hugh Bonneville, and James Purefoy.

This fun and sexy comedy tells a timelessly entertaining story where wealth, secret passions, and mischievous women put love to the test ... with delightfully surprising results! When a spirited young woman, Fanny Price, is sent away to live on the great country estate of her rich cousins, she's meant to learn the ways of proper society. But while Fanny learns "their" ways, she also enlightens them with a wit and sparkle all her own! Featuring an exciting ensemble cast of young stars -- you'll join critics everywhere in their overwhelming praise of this smart, playful, and funny hit!

Release Date: 07/11/2000

Becoming Jane [Blu-ray]

Amazon Price: $6.20 (as of 06/03/2012)

Someone imagined that Jane Austen's romance with Tom Lefroy was similar to Elizabeth Bennet's with Mr. Darcy. The effect is Pride and Prejudice without a happy end.

Still, it's a nice way to remind us that the authoress of our beloved novels was 20 years old when she wrote them.

Release Date: 02/12/2008