The so-called arrogance, the so-called prejudice (3)

Conrad 2022-04-22 07:01:03

After writing so many dissatisfactions and sighs one after another, I still have something to say about the new version of Pride and Prejudice. There are two details in this film that I think are inappropriate:
First, when Lizzy left Mr. Binley's house, Darcy held Lizzy's hand rashly. Although, Darcy shook his hand fiercely, showing regret and unease, but the plot was really inappropriate. In fact, in the original work, Darcy has been suppressing his affection for the heroine, especially in Binli's house, and even deliberately ignored Lizzy when he was alone. When he was still able to control himself rationally, he abruptly held hands and designed this detail, which really compromised Darcy's image. I can only understand that the screenwriter made this failure in order to catch up with the schedule.
Second, when Lizzy saw Pemberley Hills, that scream really went against the spirit of the original book. In that era, it was considered rude for a woman to look at the street from the window. How could the gentleman's daughter Lizzy scream when she saw the beautiful scenery? Perhaps, the screenwriter was in line with a sentence in the original work. Lizzy joked to Jane that he had liked Darcy from the moment he saw the beautiful manor. But in fact, this sentence refers to Darcy's abandonment of arrogance since then, not just a beauty!


Having said so much, let's end it. Let me end my days with my review of heroine Keira Knightley!
Keira Knightley: As an actress, she successfully shaped the Lizzy that the screenwriter and director requested, and successfully guaranteed the box office of the producer; but to me, she is by no means the Lizzy of Austin's writing, and it is far from the same. !

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Pride & Prejudice quotes

  • Mrs. Bennet: Mr. Bennet, you must introduce him to the girls! Immediately!

  • Sir William Lucas: Mr. Bingley, my eldest daughter you know. Mrs. Bennet, Miss Jane Bennet, Elizabeth, and Miss Mary Bennet.

    Mrs. Bennet: It is a pleasure. I have two others, but they are already dancing.

    Mr. Bingley: I'm delighted to make your acquaintance.

    Sir William Lucas: And may I introduce Mr. Darcy of Pemberley and Derbyshire.