Fancy romance? One of the most successful films in the genre, the adaptation of a timeless cult work, can be seen on television this week.
What’s better than a good romantic movie to relax in the evening? Television and streaming platforms have a lot to offer fans of the genre, but one is definitely worth checking out on TV if you haven’t already. This adaptation of a timeless novel has an 89% rating among viewers on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of the most popular of its kind. It also ranks fourth in the magazine’s ranking of the most romantic films of all time. Harper’s Bazaar.
Pride and prejudice is a romantic costume film and social satire about 18th century English society, which was released in cinemas in 2005. In this new adaptation of Jane Austen’s iconic work, the daughters of the Bennett family are pressured into marriage by their mother to ensure their financial stability. The meeting between the mischievous Elizabeth and the reserved Mr. Darcy sparks sparks while leading to a series of misunderstandings and twists that will delight fans of the genre.
This new version of Jane Austen’s beloved novel faithfully adapts the original work by highlighting its powerful themes: the place of women in 19th-century English society and the benefits of marriage (for women) at this time.
Director Joe Wright has managed to offer a modern and aesthetic version of this great classic of English literature while leaving space for his leading actress Keira Knightley (Pirates of the Caribbean) and Matthew Macfadyen (Succession) to deliver acclaimed performances. The cast also includes actors Donald Sutherland (Hunger Games), Judi Dench (Heavy rain), Rosamund Pike (Ex girlfriend), Jenna Malone (Hunger Games) or encore Carey Mulligan (Drive, the Great Gatsby…).
Although some purists of Jane Austen’s work prefer the BBC serial version released in 1995, this film adaptation ofPride and prejudice has still entered the pantheon of romantic films of recent years and remains one of the best there is to see. She was also nominated several times for the Oscars in 2005.
If you haven’t seen it yet, France 5 recommends you watch it Pride and prejudice this Friday, April 12, 2024 at 9:08 p.m. If you prefer streaming, you should head to Netflix to discover this costume romance. And if you’re curious about the series version with Colin Firth, you should check out Pluto.TV.
