Pride and Prejudice does justice to Jane Austen’s novel
It’s been nearly 10 years since the last straightforward Austen adaptation. And while it may not have the stellar casting of 1995’s “Sense and Sensibility,” or the comedic momentum of 1996’s “Emma,” “Pride and Prejudice” is a welcome addition to a body of work that, like the 18th century people that populate these films, is well-mannered, exquisite to look at, and is extraordinarily well-spoken. A keenly edited film that preserves Austen’s crisp dialogue, and gives Keira Knightley a chance to shine as the sassy Elizabeth Bennet who finds a love that conquers her own stubbornness.
Grade: A-
Rated PG