Best Darcy/Best Elizabeth/What Makes Them So Appealing and Irresistible Even Today?
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- Who is the best Mr. Darcy, who is the best Elizabeth and which is the best adaptation of Pride and Prejudice? The documentary follows the history of adaptations, starting with sir L. Olivier, ending with Keira Knightley as Lizzie and Matthew McFeyden as Darcy, or even a free Bollywood adaptation with Aishwarya Rai (Bride & Prejudice). Andrew Davies (screenwriter for the 1995 adaptation with Colin Firth, Jennifer Ehle) talks about the magic of these characters.
Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth brought Elizabeth and Darcy to life. There will be no other for me.
The Gold Standard. All others are "Cliff Notes" versions.
Jane Austen did it so sincerely
Characters already full of life..
They just have to breathe and
Lo behold
Done...
The book is with
A magical wand..
+1!
It's the same with me! There will never be another dramatized version for me other than the 1995 BBC version. It's perfection. And...aside from Darcy and Elizabeth, my third, most loved character in the book and this greatest filmed version is Mr Bennet. What a marvelous man he is! I love, in the book, how, after Darcy and Elizabeth are married, he gets away to Pemberly when he is in dire need of sanity and intelligent company! I feel Mr Bennet is much overlooked as a great character. And my bluray, restored version of this version is on its way to me. HAPPINESS!
Colin Firth is the best Darcy....Jen Ehle is the best Lizzie!
Yes, I agree
Absolutely agree. The 1995 BBC is the best made version to day. No other even comes near it.
Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle didn't need to scream, like the characters did in the 2005. Pride for sure, but not nastiness. The 1995 adaptation was pure class.
No other version comes close to the 1995 version. All the actors embody their roles so completely.
Agreed. Same applies to Sense and Sensibility.
It has been 25 years and this version still stands up to scrutiny. It really hasn’t aged at all. It just does not seem dated at all. It’s timeless
It's because the writer/producer/director didn't try to add anything to the story and didn't subtract anything from it, either. They took their time telling it from the beginning through the middle and the end. American audiences especially really got a feel for what it was like to live in England as a "gentleman's daughter" in the early 1800s. And the issues that involved the people at that time are the same ones that still involve us today: the "battle" between the sexes, sexual attraction, marriage, money, and hoping for a happy, full and useful life.
I write P & P Variations and I can say that not only it is my favorite novel of all time, but that the Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle version can never be surpassed.
The pace of the 1995 mini-series is what adds charm to its telling of this story. Magnificent screenplay and actors just adds to its beauty. Absolute favourite version ♥
Jennifer Ehle is the best Elizabeth ever!
The 1995 version is the best of all times! So many emotions were transmitted to the viewer just through their face expresions( Lizzie and Darcy in particular).
I love how they convey so many emotions with their expressions! 😍 They're so subtle sometimes that you might not get them if you're not paying attention or are used to blatantly obvious acting. But if you really pay attention, you can almost read their minds and their conflicting emotions, even though they don't say a word. Like how Lizzie looks at herself in the mirror at different times during the series and how she reacts differently to her reflection each time. It literally and figuratively mirrors the thoughts that she's reflecting on at the time. The scenes with just Colin and/or Jennifer emoting are so magical! ❤️
The 6 part 1995 P & P adaption was the best in my book. Colin is absolutely the best Mr. Darcy...he is tall, very handsome and has a screen presence that cannot be ignored. It's funny but when I read a book and it describes a handsome gentleman I immediately picture Colin in my mind and somehow it makes that book more interesting to read.
Yeah
Series is
Most interesting
Thanks to Colin.. Whatever he does.. Does it with elan...
Dapper... 💜🎊😎
I suspect that if there was a Mr Darcy, and he happened to step through a time portal to this present day, he would say to Colin Firth, "you Sir, portrayed me well; you are a far better Darcy then I could ever be"
@@linda_smilesrfree2744 - I absolutely agree! There is no better Mr. Darcy than Colin.
Omg
I too will do same
He is irresistible..🎊💜
@@linda_smilesrfree2744
Yeah true..eli too done a
Superb job
Love her too😎💜😄
Forget arguing that the 1995 was the best adaptation of Pride & Prejudice. The 1995 version was the best film adaptation of ANY book. EVER.
Agreed!
A friend sat me down in front of the 2006 version and told me it was the best. I watched for a while, then found something to read. Anything to read. After the magic and life of the 1995 version, it was unwatchable. Pity.
I felt exactly the same.
I prefer the 1995 version too. But since not everyone cares toi much for details which are completely modern for a Regency period story (non-existant hairdoes, gentlemen seeing ladies in underwear, no bonnets) and don't care about class difference or historical facts of other times, I believe the 2005 version is a good way of making people aware of English literature and might feel the curiosity to connect with Jane Austen and other great authors. And I did like the music and scenery. But then I knew the story in detail so I didn't find the lack of development of the characters a problem. Had I not known the story, as rushed as it was, well it would have failed tremendously in narration.
The 1995 BBC mini-series is the definitive version and best adaptation.
Galaxys can’t believe it’s now 23 yrs since BBC mini-series - Colin Firth’s smile still makes me giddy 🙂😉 Jennifer’s Elizabeth is almost beyond compare - but nope I don’t have favourites 😁😉😉
Without a doubt. 2005 is a ridiculous adaptation, can't stand it.
@@donnaleveron5711 What a shame. And waste!
Quality actors - the very best pick 🙏
@@donnaleveron5711 There ARE one or two worthy performances, however. I finally saw it. Like Brenda Blethyn's mum & a few others. Judi Dench isn't half as repugnant, nor the idiot reverand as they should be... & the poor Mr Darcy!!
Colin Firth IS Darcy for me and Jennifer Ehle IS Elizabeth Bennett. I could not stomach the 2005 version!! Not sure why...it had no heart maybe?
It was 1995 version of P&P that introduced me to Jane Austen's world. And now I am one of the Proud #Janeites and #Firthies. ❤️
Nothing like 95 version.it is the best.
The 1995 version is irresistible. The cast was perfect. I cant bear to watch the 2005 film. The costume and the demeanour to me simply doesn't represent that era.
I believe that the 1995 version is really the best. I’ve only seen snippets on the 1967 version and the 1980 version so I probably cannot give a very comprehensive opinion of them. I know that the 1980 version has its followers but based on the proposal scene that I saw, I do prefer Jennifer Ehle’s interpretation to that of Elizabeth Garvie’s. Mr. Darcy of the 1980 version I found very unhandsome which actually works against him no matter how good of an actor he is.
The 1940 movie version has the great Laurence Olivier and a very charming Greer Garson, but the screenplay deviated quite a bit from the novel and though enjoyable can only be regarded as a light comedy coming out of the golden age of Hollywood.
I enjoyed the 2005 movie when it first came out, but recently I watched all 6 episodes of the 1995 version again and reread the book, and I found the 2005 version really not measuring up. Kiera Knightly gives a spirited performance but probably not so true to Jane Austen and more we’ll suited for modern days audiences. Matthew Macfadyen has his merits but perhaps due to the screenplay and direction comes across as a rather dull Mr. Darcy. The proposal in the pouring rain makes no sense whatsoever except for Cinema dramatics. The sunrise scene was also too contrived.
I heard that the 1980 version was also very true to the book. I do look forward to seeing it in its entirety one of these days. Though it may be true to its source, it probably lacked the boldness of the 1995 version that made it so appealing to so vast an audience.
I just watched this series and don't even want to watch the movie. I think Colin Firth is the best Darcy, that I don't even want to see other actor try a hand at it
1995 was the best production for sure
La serie de 1995 es la que más me gusta la veo más de a quella época está muy bien hecha y los artistas son unos profesionales maravillosos hacen unas facciones en cada momento de la escena que me quedo embelesada cuando ella está tocando el piano el la ira con una cara de enamorado que me emociona muchísimo ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏
Sin lugar a dudas la versión de la miniserie de 1995 es la mejor, la Elizabeth de Jennifer Ehle es porr lejos la mejor... Qué expresividad en esos juegos de mirada , absolutamente sensual, lo mismo Collin Firth tal cual me lo imaginaba cuando leia la novela
1995 is the best adapted for me, I don’t know how to express my feelings about Mr Darcy... the way he love 💖 Elizabeth is really touched my heart...😍😍😍👍🏻🌟
Sorry adaptations
A novel that surpasses itself
Actors who get into the skin of character..so well...
Ah!!!!
What a literary accomplishment
Love the moments in movie...💜😎
Colin Firth insuperable el mejor Darcy
I love the 1995 version and I love to read sequals and when I do I always imagine this cast as the characters in the books
Oh, me too, I recently reread Patricia Aiden’s adaptation in Me Darcy’s voice, as well as Mr Darcy’s daughters, A Death a Pemberly, and several others, always have Colin and Jenifer in my mind’s eye as I read them
@@rachelgarber1423 - I absolutely love the 1995 version with Colin and Jennifer and love reading any sequels or versions of Pride & Prejudice and always picture the characters in my mind (Miss Bingley, George Wickham) hate them!! But no matter what happens Darcy & Elizabeth ALWAYS get together in the end no matter that Miss Bingley plans a compromise, Wickham a kidnapping (or worse) or Lady Catherine throws a temper tandrum!!! Let’s face it I am hooked!!!
Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth were born to be Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. There are no other.
Благодарю за превосходную игру ,Браво!.Жаль маловато Дарси было .Хочется смотреть и смотреть .Благодарю
I've watch only the adaptation "P&P" from 1995 with Colin Firth. I liked it. I don't know the books of Jane Austen.... But now I'll find time and I'll read "Pride&Prejudice" 🙂
Having read all of Jane Austen's stories as a teenager and an adult and seen others play these characters, I can easily agree with most others that compared to other versions Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle created a magnificent version of Jane Austen's Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth, they truly bring those two characters to life in a non comparable way. Making theirs a true classic adaptation.
I have three box collection and few dvds and blueray dvd. My favorite film movie A plus. If Jane Austen was alive she should got more money: and have book 1995. Thank You Colin Fifth you are truly amazing actor. Still enjoy watching film movie all time. Thank You
Yes
He indeed was
Wonderful
May us ladies find our Mr. Darcy and be as smart as Lizzy. The version with Colin Firth is so close to the way JA wrote the book. It's my favorite with the movie with Mathew McFaden being second. Will we ever have another writer like JA? I especially like the fact that she did not write x-rated books, but we all felt the sexual tension. We need more writers like JA!
Claire bacchi Yes, may we do that.
JA
Continues to enthral..
Inspite of reading and rereading it so many times...
Still want to read it again and
Also
We want to
Watch it again and again... 😊😄😀
Subtle romance
And actors..directors
Heady music doing their
Bit to tk novel to
Dizzying heights...
😄💜🎊🎉
Best Darcy/Best Elizabeth/What Makes Them So Appealing and Irresistible Even Today?
Well, I think it´s the truth of the adaption in 1995 - with one exception: Lizzy is too beautiful, but she has got the "fine eyes" Jane Austen describes and her wit and warmth.
In 2005 the adaption with Keira Knightley and Matthew McFeyden is nice, but there are a lot of mistakes, most of them due to our prevailing taste. The worst, the proposal in rain and their come together by dawn. I cannot imagine a proposal in that time with "I love you..." For me it´s pure unadulterated kitsch, not british but american. It´s a pity, because the adaption 2005 is a movie made for cinema. a lot of young people got a wrong impression of the time Jane Austen (Lizzy+Darcy) lived in and their sexual expressions.
Nevertheless, a nice video with good scenes to compare. certainly it took you a lot of work to produce it. many thanks!
Thank you very much for your wonderful comment!
Just reread my 1942unabridged version of the book with ilastrations and an old introduction by Jane s relation austen dobson it contains information before and after the wedding and information about what happens to the rest ect
Pride and Prejudices’s story happened in 1814 but but it was presented in 1995 for my opinion... The way Mr Colin Firth acted as Mr Darcy, perfectly indeed, I have no enough words to prise his role as Mr Darcy...😍💖🌟👍🏻 I knew it’s impossible to meet Mr Colin Firth to Pride and Prejudices’s story happened in 1814 but but it was presented in 1995 for my opinion... The way Mr Colin Firth acted as Mr Darcy, perfectly indeed, I have no enough words to prise his role as Mr Darcy...😍💖🌟👍🏻 I knew that it’s impossible to meet Mr Colin in my whole life, but I’m still satisfied with one thing that, I’m living in the same century with him 🙍♀️... this is one of him audience words, with her age 35 come from Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 have been living in Singapore 🇸🇬 since 2007...
Thank you very much for your wonderful comment!
Colin sei fantastico come pure Elisabeth Hail
What is different in wersion from 1995? It is war between the two strong personalities. This is not his hunt for her. Nor a display of her advantages over him. It's the war between two equal people. The dance of desire, love, fascination and hateness. Love wins, but first it must go through a real path through torment. And it makes her even stronger. That make the huge difference.
They are the truest Darcy and Elizabeth in all the Pride and Prejudice movies and tv series.
Thanks Mr.Darcy
The 1995 version is the best adaptation that bring the novel to light
29 . 12 . 2020 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY , dear JENNIFER !!!!!!
I’ve seen several but the 1995 and 2005 screen adaptations are my favorite. They are two of my favorite characters in all of literature, and I’ve revisited them several times during my life, loving them even more every time. 😊❤️
il ni a qu un seul Darcy Collin firth j adore !
I think that the 2005 version is an absolute abomination.
It depends on your age , I think. To me the 2005 is the best, also Persuasion the 2007 version is the one and only!❤ No other can be Mr Darcy or Captain Wentworth for me!✌❤❤❤❤
whutzat Can you say why? Interested. Thanks.
@@mckavitt13 I agree with you. The 2005 got it really wrong.
whutzat well there’s a big difference between a 6 part mini series and a short movie. You just can’t fit as many details into the movie so it loses a lot by being so severely condensed.
Matthew McFadden was a cold fish Mr Darcy to me...no brooding or tension, he just looks bored (or constipated) to me. Also, I know they were trying to make their income levels apparent, but really...having livestock roam through the house was just too much! And Bingley’s sister was catty yes, but her costume design (sleeveless) was way too modern. The Greer Garson/Laurence Olivier version got Lady Catherine’s motivation for the confrontation wrong, they played it like she was trying to ascertain if Elizabeth was still interested in marrying Darcy and she was playing matchmaker. The 1995 miniseries follows the book 📖 the closest and is the most faithful version IMO. Nobody does a slow burn like dreamy Colin Firth.
Absolutky 1995
As intelligent and perspicacious as Lizzie was, she missed a few clues in the story -- notably Mr. Wickham's concealed villainy. But when she she met Mr. Darcy's sister she noticed the fact that Miss Darcy was not as she had been described to her: Georgiana Darcy had been portrayed to Lizzie as proud and reserved, but Lizzie saw through that and realized the girl was merely shy and self-conscious. Yet Lizzie completely missed the clues that, behind his obnoxious behavior, Mr. Darcy was shy and self-conscious too. He covered it with rudeness and the pretense of superiority... unfortunately. Cannot blame Lizzie for being too angry to recognize -- or sympathize with -- Darcy's discomfort.
I like bbc version of Pride n Prejudice
All other adaptations disappoint. They never come close to my imagination when I was reading the book.
The 1995 Pride & Prejudice is the best production ever and it is good as the book. I lost the count how many times I read the book and watch the series.
As 2005 production by Hollywood, forced myself to finish watching 2005 Hollywood's version, and I never had any desire to watch it again.
Gemma Jones is in the 1995. It must be good!
Look at the divorce rate. We still don't know how to speak to one another clearly or assess the other's character.
You are most welcome, and accept my apology for some repeated sentences unknowingly in the comments... wish you all the happiness 👍🏻😍😊...
Thank you dear, you too!
The 2005 version was just pure Hollywood and lacked authenticity.
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Si quelqu'un sait, pourquoi Élisabeth et Colin, se sont séparés, à l époque...j aimerais bien savoir....c'est dommage, vraiment...surtout pour être après, avec cette vilaine italienne....
Is the 1995 version the only one done as a mini-series? You cannot fit the story into a 2 hour film,
The 1980 version is also a mini-series by BBC and has 5 episodes in total.
@@feynevan Thanks. I will look it up.
LOL. It's the first romantic comedy. Boy meets girl. Girl hates boy.
What is fundamentally annoying is that both actors are far too old and also look too old. Elisabeth is far too serene for a 21-year-old (!) and also appears much less attractive and older than Darcy. Her appearance is more like that of a good housewife on a sewing course. No one falls in love purely with intellect, the whole package has to be right. And unfortunately, unlike the book, that's not the case at all. A man like Darcy (Firth is brilliant) is a 10 on the points scale, while the plump, bland Elizabeth from the film is perhaps a 7. A Darcy would never have chosen her. In most Austen films, the men are much more attractive than the women. The 2007 film Persuasion is a real disaster: the drooling female protagonist with the constantly open mouth is almost repulsive, while Elizabeth here is at least just boring. The film's target audience is average women. And they are supposed to believe: I may only be mediocre myself, but I still get the most beautiful man. No, it doesn't work like that. And that's not what Jane Austen meant either.
The 2006 version was definitely superior. Costumes, Soundtrack, location, cinematography...everything. WAY more realistic looking. The 1995 version looked like a series of pristine sets. The later version captured life in the English countryside better. The only character I liked better in the '95 version was Lydia. I loved McFadden as Darcy.
You are entitled to your bad opinion
Except acting and script, so you’re just left with the picture and music.
@@pinecone5089 Judgemental much?
@@agatask I liked the acting and script. 🤷🏾♀️
@@roxannecox7861 really? Even the bad dialogue?
Love Keira Knightly and Matthew McFadyen's version. Sorry!!
C'est minable, ces deux acteurs, ce film de 2005 ..n'a plus rien à voir avec l œuvre de Jeanne Austeen...il n aurait, jamais dû lui donner le titre....ils sont maigres, mal coiffés...l histoire n'a plus rien à voir...c'est lamentable.
Sorry adaptation...
Dora Jumal Din Pardon?
Best Darcy but worst Elizabeth. Physically wrong but also much too stroppy
i think Jennifer Ehle was much to old for the role....Colin was a perfect Darcy, though....I believe the best Elizabeth was played by Keira Knightly....who was much more age appropriate, as well as an excellent actress.....Actually, McFeyden as Darcy opposite Keira, was also right up there with Colin...
I'm not sure that Jennifer Ehle's age of 26 "was much too old" for Lizzie's 21.
I totally agree!!
She was 24
I like Keira, but to take the proposal, Elisabeth is not of a kind to spit and almost scream her words to Darcy, why did the director want that?
ausfi I think Keira overplayed Elizabeth a bit, which is visible in the proposal and the meeting at Pemberley part. The subtle acting of Jennifer Ehle works much better for me.