The 05 version of "Pride and Prejudice" made me think about that story again. Movies are not as good as novels. But it is undeniable that the picture is really beautiful, the tone is the warm light yellow of the little daisies, full of tranquil British style. I especially like the ladies' long skirts, the colors are light and unassuming, and the length is only to the ankles, but it is decent but can show the graceful and slender lines of women. With the subtle lady etiquette, the elegance is self-evident. I also like the dance party. In the melodious sound of the waltz, men and women lined up in a row and danced together with the music. Occasionally, their eyes met, and their fingertips rubbed together, but they evoked the emotions of each and everyone. The scene is like A gorgeous picture is generally fascinating.
Another undeniable fact is that the actors are quite eye-catching. But definitely not Elisabeth and Darcy in my mind. Mr. Darcy is a very "snobby" man with the current buzzword. He often criticizes some things insincerely to show his nobility. He clearly likes it but just doesn't show it to others. However, his "Men Sao" fascinates readers so much. People will think that he is a kind and personable man due to his true inner feelings and subsequent actual actions. "Man Sao" is just a sense of security. That's it. Darcy's impeccably handsome appearance and his gentlemanly demeanor are particularly classic and prominent when he rides his horse through the English jungle, and I believe this is the temperament that no woman around him can resist. The emotional changes of Elisabeth and Darcy in the novel are portrayed very delicately, and readers will be deeply attracted by the progress of the relationship between the two. In the movie, there are only the dull, soulful eyes of the actor who plays Darcy, the hysterical confession scene in the rain, and the meaty kissing scene at the end. It can be seen that it is really difficult for movie lenses to express the emotions in many words. In addition to visually pleasing the audience, the entire film is slightly superficial in its connotation.
"Bcoming Jane" is a great complement to "Pride and Prejudice." If you only appreciate the latter, you will think that this story is beautiful and clichéd, but it is just an ordinary girl who finally married a rich man with money through some twists and turns. The scene design of "Becoming Jane" is like "Pride", similar tones, similar costumes, props, similar dance parties, and even the music at the dance party is similar. Jane and Tom met and fell in love just like Elisabeth and Darcy. But it must be understood that Becoming Jane is based on the real life of Jane Austen and is based on reality. Although Jane and Tom are in love, they are forced to break up because of financial difficulties. Although there is a wealthy Wisley who is devoted to Jane, Jane will not succumb to a loveless marriage like ordinary women and enjoy ordinary happiness.
I liked the scene at the beginning of the movie and watched it several times. Sunday morning all was so peaceful, the clocks were turning complacently, the pigs were enjoying themselves in their circles, and everyone was fast asleep except Jane. She repeatedly wrote on the paper: A gentleman is affectionate, and he stops at courtesy... Hearing the voice of the maid going upstairs, she smiled mischievously, put her slender fingers on the piano keys, and suddenly issued a series of loud and beautiful notes, The maid throws the tray away, everyone in the house wakes up, and Jane's mother yells, "Jane!" in a reproachful voice, and the movie begins. The first impression of Jane is that of Elisabeth in life. But the man she encountered was definitely not Darcy. Tom is also arrogant, but chatty, and kind, but flirtatious in appearance. Sometimes a little cowardly, but finally able to face their love. The plot that attracts the audience the most starts with the elopement of the two. The 5 minutes of the breakup felt like a century. Tom kept begging Jane, but Jane chose to give up for this man's responsibility and future, and boarded the carriage back without looking back. Later, she rejected the happiness that Wisley wanted to give her. In reality, Jane can only be a mortal after all, quietly enjoying the bitterness in life.
So she wrote her dream into a novel, a story of two girls who finally found happiness after going through hardships. The men in this story are much better than in reality. That's what she told her sister. "It has become a universally accepted truth that every rich bachelor always wants to marry a wife. Whenever such a bachelor moves to a new place, although the neighbors have no idea of his temperament or opinion, However, since such a truth has long been ingrained in people's minds, people always regard it as a well-deserved property of one of their daughters" ("Pride and Prejudice, Chapter 1") In those days, It's a ridiculous and unthinkable thing for women to support themselves by writing, but Jane did it.
At the concert more than ten years later, the old lovers meet again. There was a girl next to Tom, who at first thought it was his wife, but was relieved after hearing him introduce it as his daughter. Later, I found out that the girl was also called Jane, and the surprise was not only Jane herself, but also the audience. There is so much emotion in this name. Tom watched Jane as she read. There are calmness, bitterness, helplessness, reluctance..." She began to realize that he was 100% the most suitable man for him in terms of personality and talents, even if his opinions, his temper and his own were not the same. The same, but they all make her happy. This combination is good for both parties. She is calm and lively, which makes men soft and elegant. He is shrewd and knowledgeable, and has a lot of experience, so women also get great benefits. It’s a pity that such a happy marriage It is impossible to achieve, and the thousands of lovers in the world who want to conclude a truly happy marriage have also missed an example worth learning from." ("Pride and Prejudice" Chapter 50) Jane rejected her life so humbly The love in her heart makes those who like her feel sorry for her. But she felt that it was very satisfying, at least the person she loved was already happy, and she also obtained the greatest peace.
Maybe the real Jane Austen's life is not the same as in the movie. But through the film, we can maximize the understanding of the author, and the life and psychological state of British women more than 200 years ago. Women take marriage well as their life pursuit. Even today, this is the preferred path of struggle for many women. But Jane's choice makes me admire, she deserves to be a generation of talented women. Even today when the concept is open and women are independent, perhaps many people can only succumb to their unrequited marriages and are busy with mediocre happiness. Jane herself should live in fairy tales, but unfortunately, she fell into the mundane world, so she can only write her dreams into fairy tales.
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