I Watched *PRIDE & PREJUDICE (2005)* For The First Time...
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- Will I ever recover from this film??? I finally watched Pride & Prejudice (2005) for the first time!
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Chapter Timestamps: Pride & Prejudice Movie Reaction 2023
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51:37 - 52:58 : Final Thoughts...
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I think there's a really important moment early-ish in the film that's VERY easy to miss, but which does a lot to explain a little more why Darcy separated Jane and Bingley. During the ball at Netherfield, there are two separate times when Mrs Bennett is basically shouting about how Jane's a good girl for marrying into money and doing what's best for her family. And both times, Darcy happens to walk by while she's shouting. That's one of the reasons why Darcy is so convinced that Jane isn't actually that attached to Bingley. Otherwise it just looks like he's going "she wasn't staring lovingly enough at him" and that's definitely strange, lol. But no, he actually has a very good reason to think Jane is after him for his money, which goes a long way to explaining why he'd care so much to separate them.
Oh my! I didn’t catch that at all, but it makes total sense now!! I appreciate you coloring in parts of the full picture that I didn’t pick up on! It makes me like the story even more because it gets more complex and has so many details 💛!
That's a really astute observation! Watching this reaction, I really appreciated how stealthy and quiet Darcy is. It's amazing because Matthew Macfadyen is SO tall. 😂 He's a great actor.
Mostly it's due to class, back then marrying for $ is not that uncommon. That, the lack of decorum by her family (mother especially), was one of the things as a 'strike' against Jane, but mostly, Darcy looked down on the Bennet's family because the mother came from merchant class which was looked down on at the time, sure Mr. Bennet was a gentleman, but he's a country gentleman. Darcy thought Bingley (ironically, Bingley is also from the merchant class, his family is wealthy but merchant family--this is not clarified in the movie though) should strive to find a partner/wife who's more from Darcy's circle to help elevate Bingley's family standing later on. Marrying Jane will keep Bingley as is (class-wise). Darcy's sentiment was echoed by Bingley's sisters, of course. They all think that they're 'better' than the Bennet although, ha, the Bingleys, despite their wealth, were actually not better lol. Also, Darcy assumed that Jane was only being polite to Bingley and not in love with him(in the novels, it's pretty obvious, Jane was known as a sweet girl to everyone, and she didn't exactly show apparent/obvious affection for Bingley--even Charlotte made a comment that Jane should be more forward with her feeling for Bingley, in this movie, the other adaptation and in the book), so Darcy also thought Bingley was wasting his time courting a girl who's just trying to be pleasant with him, not romantically inclined with him.
Except he never thought Jane was after Bungley for his money.
@@fld1374 in the books, you're right. But this particular film adaptation made the differences in wealth between Bingley and the Bennetts much more stark, because a modern audience would understand wealth-as-class more easily.
Oh GREAT connection about Darcy projecting his own insecurities into Bingley. That’s so astute.
Agreed! I never thought of that before, and I've seen this film at least 20 times. It's kinda obvious when someone points that out, actually.
I've read the book and watched the movie countless times and I'm shocked that I never thought about it. When she said it I was nodding frantically eyes wide open like "OMG OF COURSE", that was one incredibly good observation.
i literally never put two and two together 😭
same. Darcy is so used to guiding Bingley it may have been unconsciously done....even to himself.
I’m also very impressed with this observation. I never put that together before
I teach this novel and show this film. It's often misunderstood. It isn't about a woman telling a man what's wrong with him and he changes. It's about two imperfect people who must acknowledge their faults and then change in order for them to be happy. Darcy is socially awkward which is misunderstood for pride. Elizabeth struggles with her incorrect first impressions of people, an issue that causes struggles to arise. It's a complex novel, going even deeper than romance. It's a phenomenal novel and film.
I prefer the BBC miniseries version. For this entire movie, Darcy always looks like he's on the verge of crying, which is nothing like in the book. Colin Firth Darcy is more accurate, IMO.
But Colin Firth and the actress who plays Elizabeth in the BBC series had no chemistry, no heat between them. I felt nothing watching it other than feeling like I was watching a decent play of Pride and Prejudice. But Matthew and Kiera's chemistry was amazing and they played off each other so well. @psychedelikat
Darcy IS proud. He was taught good manners but not sociable ones. He doesn’t think it worth his while making an effort to get to know anyone at Netherfield. But it’s not just pride of rank. He values proper behaviour and intelligence and does not see much of that around him.
As someone who has seen this movie more times than she can count, it’s such an amazing experience to see someone else’s first reaction to the hand scene. Also, I forget that first time watchers don’t hate Wickham right away 😂
Same. I saw this movie when it was released in theaters, and am still as obsessed with it. It was my first exposure to P&P and to Jane Austen. I love the score, the locations/sets, everything about this movie. It’s just so good!
Same!! I am so used to thinking “ew” as soon as his scenes come up it was so fun to see her fresh take. Also I remember watching it as a kid and only really connecting who was who after the 3rd or so watch through so I related to that struggle as well
Has anyone else suggested you watch the Emma Thompson version of Sense and Sensibility? You will LOVE IT
I also love watching people's reactions to this film. Afterward, I had to listen to the book here on YT. And now I'm totally into the Pride and Prejudice variations. I've read over 50 of them. So much fun how different authors let their imaginations run with different suppositions. Like what life would be like after marriage.
Yes!! And, who's never read the book or seen the other series. Such a honest reaction.
Shows how truly brilliant Jane Austin (and, Joe Wright's adaptation) is. She was totally invested in the story!! ❤
At the dinner, you asked why Mr. Collins wasn't allowed to sit with his wife.
It was a general rule that when hosting a dinner, couples would be mixed to ensure a wide range of socializing. No reason to sit with someone you live with and can talk to whenever. This assures that everyone at the table socializes and no one feels left out. (especially any new guests who don't know many people )
Usually, the only time couples are assigned to sit together is when they are newly engaged or courting, this way the couples have ample time to get to know each other as much as possible before the wedding.
I think this rule is still practiced at formal dinners with the Royal Family.
Something that I love about this movie is Mr Darcys clothes. They were so stifling and slowly through the movie the losses up more and more until he is completely undone and exposed. Like his clothes were an emotional cover. This was an amazing watch!
Great observation!
Yes omg perfectly stated.
Ooh, this is my favorite movie and I never put that together! Thanks for sharing!
Oh yeah! 😁
Matthew Macfadyen's aching vulnerability is what made this film so spectacular. He says more with his eyes than most actors say with 10 lines of dialogue.
Yessssss this!
Yah. He definitely slayed the part of Darcy.......his.dreamy voice and ...sexy subtle silent vibes..loved all his staring. Lol. He should keep the long hair in real life
I have to agree. The film is beautiful and well acted but he stands out as Mr Darcy, which is why I prefer this version over others. That's hard to say since I think Colin Firth is extremely talented.
“Who dragged this man to this party?”
Lol, That’s literally 90% of Darcy’s character (and mine, tbh, so I’m not complaining). I know viewers tend to identify with Lizzie, but my introverted heart is constantly trying to avoid all conversation with Darcy, who is my spirit animal.
Same 🙈✨
SAME??? I FEEL DARCY SO MUCH WITH HIS SOCIAL AWKWARDNESS
I find great comfort knowing I'm not the only one. ❤️
Same here.
Absolutely agree 💯
Rosamund Pike is so sweet and genuine as Jane, which makes her later performance in Gone Girl that much more terrifying and impressive.
It's literally mind blowing. Every scene jane is in i can't stop thinking "omg thats amy from gg" Mad props
She is a wonderful actress and so stunningly beautiful ❤
Sense and sensibility.
Ummmm yea it’s called ACTING. You know what that is? Wow astounding that she acted well 🤪😂
@@Posie1970she was not in that!
"Everyone behave naturally!" its honestly the funniest scene in the whole movie. It always makes me laugh.
I love her as Vera 🥰. She’s a superb actress. So much talent in this movie adaptation overall ♥️
As a girl with four sisters we legit did this 🤣
Someone wrote that the 1995 P&P represents (authentically) what's written and the 2005 P&P represents how it feels. They wrote it much better than that but I agree and this is why I prefer 2005. Also, the book Lizzie reads at the start is called 'First Impressions' which is the original title of Pride and Prejudice 🥰
I don't agree at all, the 1995 miniseries fits the the feeling much better, I don't like it more because it's more accurate. I think especially the leads are way better in 1995. Kiera and her Darcy seem more like they're acting the roles but Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle embodied them far better.
That's a good way of putting it. 1995 miniseries is definitely more true to the book, and it's very formal and true to Regency manners. But I prefer the 2005 because it's just so much more emotional and passionate and raw. And since it actually shows Longbourn as a working farm, it LOOKS more real. There are a lot of comparison scenes you could do to illustrate it, (especially Darcy's proposal scenes) but what always comes to my mind is Lady Catherine's confrontation near the end. The 1995 version is straight from the book of them going into the garden, formally expressing their disagreement, and Lady Catherine leaves and even her insults while leaving are remarkably formal. In the 2005 version, it takes place at night, with Lizzy at a disadvantage in her humble nightgown. Judi Dench acting is passionately enraged. Keira Knightley's acting is at first humble and bemused, but ends angry and distraught. I find that scene just riveting with these goddess actresses compared to the frankly boring 1995 version of that scene that aesthetically looks like every other scene in the series, and the actresses formality makes the disagreement seem like they're just discussing tea rather than Lady Catherine insulting every aspect of Lizzy and her family and Lizzy telling her to screw off.
I agree. The miniseries is very buttoned up and the movie is definitely has more feeling. I also think there isn't any value in doing an adaption that exactly like the previous one. Why not do something different? You cant really compare the two because I think they were made with different goals in mind but I like to think Jane Austen would loved the movie because its so funny and so full of heart.
@@MeyaRoseGirl 100% get where you're coming from, but I still think the mini series has its merits. I think the show did a wonderful job at illustrating the humor and lightheartedness of the book. The movie was so melancholy that the silliness, while still there, is extremely downplayed. The movie is great when you want to be hit with all the emotions. However, if you want to enjoy the wit and humor of the story, the show is the way to go
1995 way better, better adaption screenplay, better cast, better acting, better vibe. Best Elizabeth Bennet ever.
One of my favorite things that I think a LOT of people miss in this movie is the focus on hands (no one misses the hand flex but there is a lot of other focus on whose hands are touching or not touching or what people are reaching toward ie Bingley and Jane's dress at the ball) and then when Darcy does his second declaration Lizzy grabs his hand and her ANSWER to his love declaration, after his not being able to touch her AT ALL the whole movie, isn't "I love you too" it's to kiss his hand and say "Your hands are cold." It would have been improper of them to kiss before being engaged with her father's consent (which is why they added the end scene in this movie bc OBVIOUSLY you need to see them kissing but they have to be married first) but she does this thing with his hand that is echoed in the whole movie and it's just... it's just like a very sweet echo about hands and distance and intimacy and trust that is in the whole movie and is not JUST the hand flex. It's such a good freaking movie.
The hand moment that got me other than The Hand Flex, was definitely the closeup of Darcy's hand as it hangs listlessly by his side (after Lizzie toured his house and ran away from him).
And I've *been waiting* for someone to notice that light brush of Bingley's hand on Jane's dress as she walks in front of him at the Netherfield ball. Like ugh! My heart is a puddle at my feet! 😫🥹
Lizzy and her father also mimic each other in their final scene, too. Mr Bennett has a habit of covering his smiles with his hand, and Lizzy has picked it up over the years. The commentary track points this out. This shows just how close they are, how similar they are, and evidence of his special bond with Elizabeth. All shown through one hand gesture. It's lovely but completely annoying once that's all you can see! Ha!
You did miss some key moments that only hinted at the scandals this family were in.
Miss. Bingley (the red haired lady) is Mr. Bingleys sister. She's hoping to climb the social ladder by both marrying well, and have her brother marry well. She hoped to marry Mr. Darcy herself, with her brother marrying Miss Darcy.
Mr. Wickham tried to seduce Miss Darcy for her 30.000 pounds, when she was 16 (and he's betrwwn 26-28). She agreed to an elopment, and if it had been made known, her name would have been ruined. Fortunatly, she told her brother, and Mr Darcy told Mr Wickham to get lost.
Lydia running away with Mr Wickham is a huge scandal. Remember, this is the time where a womans virginity is highly important. Living together before marrying will mean that no-one else if good name and fortune will marry her. It basically tells the world she has no morals. And since her family didn't teach her, it means that the rest of them lacks morals as well. Wickham never intended to marry Lydia, as she was too poor, but Mr Darcy paid him of, so he did. If he hadn't Lydia would have been on her own, with no skill other than what Mr Wickham had tought her (to say it politely). The tragic in this, is that she was 16, but according to their culture, she was grown up. And is now doomed in a marriage with a rotten man.
Marriage for women were so important. Women couldn't make much money them selves, and they are also part of the upper class, where they all live of the interests of investments and rental income. They don't sell anything or do any physical labour. Women in this class weren't tought any skill than being a upper class women and therefore needed to marry someone with enough money to remain in the same class. If they didn't they had to hope a male relative would take care of them after their father died. This explains Mrs Bennet is so desperat to have her daughters marry.
While no one is a laborer here, there are some additional class distinctions that cause problems in the story. The Bennets are middle class, while Darcy is both the son and nephew of noblewomen (his deceased mother and Lady de Bourgh). He is upper class, she is not. Lady de Bourgh does not approve of her nephew's match with Elizabeth because he would be marrying below his station.
Basically, she missed the whole story then
She is stuck in a rotten marriage however, upper Class people didn't really have to stay living with their spouse. It was very common to be months at a time at other people's houses, especiallyif you were close with people varywell off. So if she had ever matured and realized he was a jerk and she wanted to be better, She could have just spent most of the rest of her life away from him, spending time with different family members.
@@rosasutubechannel That's true. I've never considered this, though the book says she's a frequent visitor of Elizabeth, and both visit the Bingleys, long enough that Bingley considers giving them a hint that they should leave. I didn't think about them staying away from each other.
@@gunkulator1she also does not approve because she was also planning to marry her darcy to her daughter (his cousin😂)
Did you miss the part in the letter where Mr Darcy told Lizzie that Mr Wickam broke his sister’s (Mr Darcy’s sister, who played the piano forté) heart? THAT is the main reason for the bad blood between the two.
I don't think she knew Mr Wickam and "Orlando Bloom" were the same person 😅
She didn't know anyone's name except Mr. Darcy. She clearly didn't understand anything.
Rupert Friend played George Wickham
@@msl1689oh dear...that got to hurt..
@@msl1689 Yes, unfortunately, she talked over a lot of the dialogue and then asked questions about stuff that had been explained if she'd listened. This is her first movie reaction video, hopefully next time she'll pause (but not too often) if she wants to comment and she won't miss so much information.
The absolute romantic panic at Mr Darcy helping Elizabeth into the carriage is a universal feeling 😂
This reaction was perfection. This is exactly how this movies makes me feel, and the first time I watched it. the squeals, the shock, THE HAND! the giggles and feet kicking, the longing. its all the emotions. Jane Austen was a girls girl because we all of us experience this story in similar ways-and I love that uniting factor.
100% I often see myself in Jane’s heroines. I love the way that us women can transcend through time with our connections and similarities. Ugh I loved her so much. ❤
I enjoy the 1995 version, but personally I prefer the 2005 version because I think it takes advantage of the film format better. Like Elizabeth and Darcy dancing alone without anyone in the room to show they how they are only focused on each other. Elizabeth spinning in the swing as the seasons change to show she feels stuck in life as time passes. And of course the infamous hand flex after they touch. Also the score and interesting shots that add to the story. I get why some prefer the 1995 version because of how closely it is to the book, but for me the best film adaptations add to the story by doing things that can only be done in that medium.
I love the miniseries, but those moments in the movie that shorten the plot are very good. Like when there's a letter and they're showing us white sheets being put over furniture at Netherfield - it's a great use of a cinematic transition, instead of a "talky" scene.
I love the 1995 version because they include the 2nd bingley sister which shows how petty and in love Caroline is with Mr. Darcy. Also Charlotte's sister kind of shows that Kitty and Lydia are acting semi-normal for their age. However, the 2005 version better shows the Bennett sisters relationships and puts that as the focus. Both have very great and awkward Mr. Collins. 😂😂
I'm not a stickler about being totally accurate to the book, I prefer the 1995 version for a variety of reasons. The leads in the 2005 version don't really work for me. I don't find their version of Darcy to be particularly attractive and Kiera doesn't fit my ideal image of Elizabeth at all. I do think Jane and Bingley had better casting, though.
I think Kiera and the male lead acted out their scenes very well, but they didn't really fit the vibe between the characters that was much better in the 1995 version. I just found them to be more believable with better chemistry.
The cinematography is beautiful in the 2005 version, but it also feels like it's trying too hard. Like the acting was really good, but I wasn't as immersed, it really felt like they were acting out the roles but Colin Firth didn't seem like he was acting... he just was Darcy and Jennifer Ehle is the ultimate Elizabeth.
We also need to acknowledge the difference in the medium used in the adaptations.. I haven't seen the 1995 version but I can guess that it consists of episodes and if compiled is much longer than the 2005 version.. The 2005 adaptation is a film version not a mini series which results in having to compress the story to fit the shorter time given.. That is why the 2005 may not be accurate to the book but at least it captures the feeling that the author wants to convey.. (Unlike what Netflix did with "Persuasion" 😢)
I just noticed that Darcy took Lizzie up on her advice on dancing to gain affections!
Fun fact: Keira Knightley is reading Pride and Prejudice at the beginning, but it is called what Jane Austen called it before she named it Pride and Prejudice. :)
I LOVE THE WAY THE HAND FLEX HAS EVERYONE WHOS WATCHED THIS IN SHAMBLES
Mr. Darcy's feelings towards Jane and Bingley, while messed up, are understandable for the time period. He was concerned that Jane was being persuaded by her mother to feel more towards Bingley than she did because he had money. At the same time he could tell Bingley was truly falling for her. In addition her family acted without manners, especially the younger sisters constant flirting (a no no at the time) and her mother's loud and often rude comments. So he thought he was saving Bingley from a bad match. This is also some of Darcy's reservations towards Elizabeth but his feelings for her didn't allow him to stay away.
Wickham, who marries Lydia, is the same one that seduced Darcy's 15 year old sister to try to get her inheritance. When Lydia ran away with Wickham he actually had no intention of marrying Lydia, but was only using her for a 'good time'. Darcy essentially paid Wickham to make him marry Lydia thus saving her and her family's reputation, so by extension Elizabeth's reputation. As he said in the end everything he did, it was all for her.
I love the 2005 version as it helps introduce people to Jane Austen and it dials up the romance, which is nice. However the 95 miniseries gives so much more context and better explains things. If you ever have the time I highly recommend checking it out.
The 2005 version was in 6 1 hour parts and so could include much more of the book, but the characters in this film are much better aligned to the ones in book. 2005 Lizzie was far too prim and clean in her white dresses, while in the book she is much wilder like the film version.
@@SheBendsNotBreaks Eh, the 2005 version is a very liberal and modernized take on Elizabeth. She is far too emotionally explosive to match well with the Elizabeth of the books and her witty humour has been turned more aggressive. Book Elizabeth did have some barbs but they were more hidden for her own private amusement, she was also a bit more creative in the ways she would tease people.
“First” movie reaction?! GIRL I went immediately to your page expecting to see hundreds of reactions cuz you literally seem like a veteran this was amazing!!! NEED MORE PLS and likes kdramas and romance movies???? Hello?! Youre everything. Keep it up!! ♥️
Oh wow 🥹🤍! Thank you so much!! What a sweet comment to wake up to! I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed the video!! No literally!! I started watching k-dramas about a year ago and my whooole Netflix suggestions have flipped! I even got my husband watching them 😂!
@@AlyssaMattix the K-Drama fever is REAL!! Ive had my husband watch so many with me too and he’s hooked as well. They are just too good. ♥️♥️
What’s WRONG with you? It was the most godawful BAD reaction I’ve ever seen. Maybe don’t pick a period piece when one knows zero about ANY history let alone the early 19th cent and perhaps WATCH the movie ….she couldn’t remember anything and missed 1/2 of it. Just nope. Fake praise serves no one.
@@6Haunted-Days if you have nothing constructive, worth while, or kind to say, please keep it moving ✋🏼😊 I was 100% genuine in my response to this sweet girl. You can have your opinion on it, and I can certainly have mine. But calling question to my sincerity is not on the table. Kindly move along, and leave your negative comments elsewhere.
SAME. more please!! this was so delightful!
Caroline Bingley is angling after Darcy for herself in the original novel, but that side storyline didn't make the cut in this film adaption. It does help explain her weird conniving energy throughout the whole movie. This is a great movie to rewatch and pick up on things you missed before. There's a lot of character interactions that go on in the background of the bigger scenes that are so enjoyable to catch and appreciate.
I think the movie assumes the audience has already read the book.
I have rewatched it so many times (for someone who barely rewatches stuff) but this is the first time I've noticed the foreshadowing with Lydia's handkerchief! The way she stupidly throws it into the parade squealing that someone would pick it up to get to know her in the middle of the march is very good analogie to her expectations vs reality when it comes to relationships. And then Wickham picking up a handkerchief (although I don't remember whose) shows that he's the oppotunist who will exploit her naivete 🤯
I unfortunately thought that she was angling for him considering her words and deeds. I'm glad it's not so ocert as more screen time is given to the main plot.
I think it was implied in the film, however subtle. One of the most telling scenes being her Pick Me energy when Darcy is writing to his sister and Caroline is all over him. Then segue to the talk about accomplished women where she agrees with Darcy every time 😂
The silent side plot of Mary having a crush on Mr.Collins the whole time
What I love about Darcy is people who don’t know him think of him as cold and mean but he’s just extremely shy. Some people especially today are cripplingly shy. On another note, you may wanna just take notes of names/ relationships. It may help u recall who’s who
I agree that he is shy but I did read books, he is also proud, well aware of his position in society and unlike others he doesn’t try to pretend class difference are not important in that world. I think beauty of his and Elizabeth characters are that they learn something from each other, he admitted that her words "if you behaved in gentlemen like manner" or something like that got to him and made him reconsider his behaviour early.
I am a Mrs. Bennet apologist. Mr. Bennet is a ticking time bomb who is perfectly content with his wife and daughters being thrown into poverty upon his death. He cannot be bothered with securing a single one's future and is happy to passively favoring his eldest two, because he likes them more. (sigh) That house doesn't belong to them, it belongs to his title and will pass to the next male heir. Plus, they are very poor gentry. So not a lot of men are interested. Mrs. Bennet is rightfully scared to death, and thus throwing her daughters at every available, slightly interested man who passes. Is Mr. Collins a dazzling prospect, no. He will, however, be kind and provide a stable life. This was reality and Lizzie was absolutely playing with fire by turning down his proposal.
I mean, you're right about everthing else, but kind? Not cruel is not the same as kind
I totally agree with you. If she could have only found a way to behave less ridiculously in public she'd be totally relatable, but then I suppose a less interesting character and her flaws are necessary for the plot.
Can't help but wonder though. Seems Mrs. Bennett shares her husband's disregard for the 3 youngest. (Lingering anger that they were not born boys?)
Mary, the middle one would have adored Mr. Collins, been overjoyed to marry him. Why didn't Mrs. Bennett steer Mr. Collins toward her? Would have had a happier outcome, I think.
@@Joan-ph2es That's an interesting point. I suppose her failure to notice that Mary would have been a better match for Mr. Collins is due to the way marriage was viewed in the 1800s. Love or even compatibility were not the primary consideration. Also, I'm trying to remember (it's been several years since I've read P&P) does Mary show an interest in Mr. Colins, or is that just in the film?
Mary is definitely introverted. I think even if not especially drawn to Mr. Collins, she seems suited being his wife in his situation. and likely to agree to an arranged marriage, when none of her other sisters would find it agreeable.
“Are those CGI cows???” 😂😂 that had me rolling. This is one of my favorite movies and it was really fun watching you enjoy it too !
I love how excited you were at the moments I remember being so excited myself when I first watched and I still am when I watch again. I wish I could see this film for the first time again.
THE HAND FLEX
what I love about this movie is even though I've seen it so many times, those moments still are so great. I still gush over all of it bc it just HITS every. single. time. ugh!
‼️ important context ‼️
Wickham is a grifter and a gambling addict and all around not nice man.
What happened here is that he gambled away his fortune and then tried to force Darcy to essentially pay for his lifestyle by taking advantage of and seducing Darcy’s 14-year-old baby sister (the little blonde girl named Georgina). It didn’t work, bc of Darcy’s money, power and influence.
Unfortunately, he succeeded with the Lydia. She’s only about 16 or 15 and he convinced her to run away with him, compromised her virtue, making her and her family social pariahs unless they consent to pay him to marry her. Darcy agreed to do it instead, but unfortunately that means Lydia will stuck with him for the rest of their lives.
Also! Everyone is afraid of the grey haired woman bc she’s a duchess, meaning she belongs to the royal peerage. Nobody else in this movies does - they’re all just upper and lower middle class ladies and gentlemen. So, basically, she outranks them and they must show her respect.
I'f you enjoyed this, I'd highly recommend Sense & Sensibility (1995). I really struggle to find any decent reaction to it, which it weird, because it's such a classic and so good!
It stars Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Kate Winslet & Hugh Grant.
It's from the perspective of the Dashwood sisters dealing with loss and love in their own way:
- Elinor Dashwood (Thompson) the eldest sister who is more introverted and reserved
- Marianne Dashwood (Winslet) the middle sister who is extraverted and wildly romantic
Yes!! Sense and Sensibility 🔥
Colonel Brandon! 🥰
Yes please!
I know P&P is usually everyone’s favorite but for me it’ll always be S&S, in book and movie form.
Jane Austen also makes a social commentary in S&S. Despite having lived in their family home all their lives, the Dashwoods lose it and everything else when their father dies due to the way inheritance laws favor male heirs over females. As with the Bennets in P&P, the Dashwoods in S&S are a family with girls only.
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This movie is just so beautiful. Mr. Wickham is played by Rupert Friend, who does seem to have a uncanny resemblance to Orlando Bloom.
Unbelievably.
Darcy helped her into the carriage, and (takes massive deep breath) SHE WASN'T WEARING GLOVES!!!! AHHH!!! *swoons* 😂I recommend Sense and Sensibility (directed by Ang Lee) next. It's a bit more dramatic and has some minor peril. It's so great.
no gloves!!! knowing what that means makes it just so... omg!
@@lorettabes4553what does it mean?
@@anasacer7Skin touching skin - not the norm back then which is why dancing was so popular. A way to be close to the opposite sex.
Okay. For a first-time watcher, especially for someone who's bad at names and relationships you are a treat! I love watching people get excited about things that make me so excited
Thank you so much 🥹💕!!
I personally don’t like this format of reviews wherein the people talk over the video while it’s playing… She didn’t even notice Darcy’s letter which exposed Wickham’s lies and ill character…
I felt like i was watching with a friend giggle and screeching at the same parts! Totally agreed that i love this kind of review. Lakia J here on youtube has a very similar vibe and i adore her reviews!
There are plenty of reviews that are more technical and precise/pinpointy. I appreciate that this was just genuine reactions & feelings!
You brought up several things I hadn't noticed in all my (like 40) times seeing this movie. Darcy projecting onto bingley and her confusing Darcy's sister for a new woman. I always thought she was just like "oh wow he wants me to meet his sister" and not "that wasn't his mistress/new wife, they are siblings"
Mr. Bingley and Jane's actors did date around the time of filming. They broke up either just before production started or during but it's why their chemistry is good. Also massive respect for them to act together. A lot celebrities who break up refuse to work on set.
Learn something new everyday
i think they actually dated while in drama school/college, so it was before filming and the director was hesitant to cast one of them
Yes and Rosamund Pike (Jane) dated Mr. Bingley's actor for two years at Oxford and during filming she was dating Edgar Wright, the director, and they later were engaged but broke it off. Very complex filming situation.
@@psychedelicpegasus7587 Joe Wright was the director though?
He's not getting married, she said they were engaged from infancy. Basically, it was arranged, Mr. Darcy never actually had any intention of marrying her daughter
Also.. his cousin.
@@HelgaCavoli that really didn't mean anything back then, so that probably wasn't a factor in the decision at all
If you loved this movie I MUST suggest 2020s Emma. You would love it.
that movie was SUCH a pleasant surprise! I couldn't help but to compare it to Clueless since I had seen that adaptation first (also read the OG in uni). gorgeous movie though, beautiful colour palates and costumes, great performances!
@@K.C-2049oh it’s so hilarious
The little gasp you made at the end when Darcy was walking is my same reaction everytime ♥️
i lost it at the tangent you went on about whether he was orlando bloom or not😂
everything about this movie from a technical standpoint just *oozes* romance; from the lighting to the wardrobe to the production design to the cinematography to the score to the editing, Lizzie and Darcy could have been in a cage match in the rain and it would still be romantic af just because of how it was made lol. I would HIGHLY recommend you watch Emma (2020) if you havent seen it yet!
This last scene was in fact the "credits scene", just added for US audiences, i think. The "real" movie ends with the father smiling, no kiss, which I like better 😊.
I like it better also. 😊
I love the kiss!!
@@bethanychatman9531 And that's the exact reason they stuck the kiss on the end for the US version. UK written films tended not to show explicitly smooshy stuff if they didn't need to, especially considering P&P's genre. Apparently UK test audiences found it unnecessary and tonally weird so it got cut for the original theatrical release...except in the US (and other places that normally get the US version of movies). The version released on DVD here in Aus doesn't have it, tbh I didn't even know it existed until watching the special features
Agreed, I always find that last scene so jarringly sickly and not in keeping with the rest of the story at all. I much prefer ending the story of their courtship with the confirmation that they will marry. That's the end of the story, because it is a story about their courtship, not about their marriage. That's my opinion, anyway :)
As an American, I LOVE THAT EXTRA SCENE my mom and I squeal EVERY TIME when we watch it. I will die on this hill for it too 😂
27:08 your expression when Darcy walks over to Lizzie is literally how I feel watching this movie- it’s soo good! Ugh I could watch this a billion times haha, I was squealing and kicking my feet with you lol!
Instant subscribe. The chaos of you not keeping track of who is who in one of my favorite films was so refreshing honestly 😂 and that pterodactyl screech is so lovely and relatable
Same, but I hadn’t even started the reaction 😂😂. She’s lovely 🥰.
A movie I think you would also enjoy is Ever After (1998) with Drew Barrymore. It's a cinderella story, and a beautiful one! I watch it all the time. I would love to see you react to it if you haven't seen it!
I love this movie !!! There are not enough reviews for this film either
I second this!! I adore this movie, and there aren't enough reactions to it!
UGHHHH I LOVE THIS MOVIE
Yes! Ever After is so delightful!
YESSS PLSSSS
35:07 The 'giant tree ' is in the grounds of Chatsworth House (used as Pemberley in the film) and is 500 years old, part of old Sherwood forest.
well I guess if the tree is "only" 500 years old 🌳 then Robin Hood 🏹 would not have seen it - but maybe one of its parent trees
I wish the rest of the forest was still there
Haha this was a fun reaction mostly because i'm pretty sure you understood less than 50% of what was happening in the plot but it's obvious the characters got to you. Waiting for more reactions from you!
I GENUINELY enjoyed seeing you watch this, felt the emotions ALL over again.
The hand flex is LIFEEEEEEEE 😍 I loved this reaction so much! The 1995 version is my favorite but I love the movie too.
The 1995 miniseries leans into Jane Austen's sense of humor. This film makes the romance more dramatic and cinematic.
I don't know, this one is full of great subtle, blink and you miss it humor
@@MH-hv1gf The miniseries is much broader. I think people tend to miss how absolutely savagely funny Austen often was, and they manage to convey it through a very different tone.
@@MH-hv1gf Yes, definitely, but it's not necessarily *Jane Austen's* humor. If that makes sense? Like, Jane kicking Lizzie under the table during the dinner with Mr Collins isn't quite what JA did, though it gets the point across perfectly in a visual medium.
@@tracy4290the whole movie takes a ‘show don’t tell’ approach which is very different to the 1995 version, but imo completely true to the spirit. I think I much prefer the portrayal of Lizzy and Jane’s relationship in the 2005
just realized two characters in this movie were in the hunger games movies
Watching you watch this was an absolute delight.
Darcy explains in the letter he leaves for Elizabeth after she rejects him, that Mr. Wickham, after gambling away his own inheritence from Mr. Darcy's father, comes back and tries to seduce Georgiana(Mr. Darcy's little sister) to run away and elope with him, I think she's only like 15 at the time or something like that, he just wants her money. That's why Darcy hates him and why Lizzie hates him afterwards. It's not as clear in the movie but the situation could have absolutely ruined Lydia's entire life if Mr. Wickham decided not to marry her, which he wouldn't have if Mr. Darcy hadn't given him a buttload of money. Back then sex before marriage for a woman would leave her reputation completely destroyed and no one would have married her, meaning she would have lived the rest of her life with no income, and would have died poor and alone.
😱😱
AND it would be thought that her family was all like that, so none of the other sisters could have married decent men either.
Wickham trying to elope with Georgianna and then doing the same (without thought of marriage) with Lydia certainly suggests he is not a good man.
You squealed at the hand part too! Gets me everytime. ❤ darcy: never washing this hand again
The desperation I felt the whole time wanting to explain, correct, or respond to you! Haha I love this movie so much I can quote like the whole thing. I love Jane Austen! You ever want to know anything about P&P (movies, books, adaptations, etc) I’m here!!
The 1995 bbc series is also AMAZING! It’s definitely more historically and book accurate but I honestly can never choose between the two (also Colin Firth)
Yo I never thought about Darcy working out his feelings by means of Jane and Bingly's relationship, now that you say it it's obviously correct
Same! I never thought of it that way too!!! Like he couldn’t get himself together which reflected on how he handled his friends love situation
This was such a pure watch! So fun to watch someone not familiar with the story to see this brilliant movie! Loved your take. Also, because I was so famliar wtih the source material I never realized Elizabeth assumed Darcie's sister was his lover. Doh! I thought she was just upset he noticed that she was there.
I can’t tell you how much joy it brought me to watch you watch this movie! It’s my favorite book of all time, I love every adaptation, and love to see others enjoying it too!
Definitely second the other recommendations for Emma (2020). I'd also recommend Stardust, I absolutely ADORE that movie. It's a fun adventure movie centered around a romance, so it actually has a lot of the same vibes as something like the Princess Bride or Howl's Moving Castle (both of which I would also recommend, if you haven't seen them).
At a formal dinner party, husbands and wives are not seated next to one another. This is to encourage conversation with other guests.
"GIRL - Ma'am - why are you being so rude" 💀
I absolutely would love more romance movie watches from you, I was cracking up at your reactions
This movie has been my obsession since 2005. This reaction was so enjoyable! A few months ago when that whole "what's your roman empire" was trending on TikTok I saw one that was pride and prejudice themed. And it was AMAZING. I've been obsessed with his little hand flex since the moment I saw it. Matthew McFadden will forever be Mr Darcy to me. 🥰
They're already married at the point he says, "Mrs. Darcy . . ." Because I don't think they could be kissing like that otherwise.
I guess. I wonder about the timeline for that scene ( only because I’d never seen that extended bit before - so sweet)
I love that you just came in completely blind and with zero judgement. This is the kind of experience we need on the internet, not just criticism or contempt for the movies
The giggles this movie evokes is why it is so loved❤❤❤
I am so glad you came up on my feed! I love your energy and perspective:) when you pointed out his confident walk, it really hit me that his walk there isn't arrogant, but genuine. He's just been on a journey of loving Elizabeth and finding himself and after all that he's here at the end of it WALKING like she likes to do, to ask if she feels the same. Thank you for reacting to this! (I also feel we were cruelly denied a wedding scene)
I've watched a lot of reactions to this movie and that was one of the most fun ones I've seen. I loved your delight in it.
When I watch people react to this movie I don't get how many think think Caroline is Darcy's sister and Georgiana is the new woman in his life. Also when people prefer the BBC version because it covers more of the book...that version was a 6-part ministries. This is a 2-hour movie. It's like comparing apples and oranges. I've seen and enjoy both but I feel this version might appeal to a wider audience thereby introducing Jane Austin to more readers. Love Colin Firth but Matthew is my go to Darcy...that meadow scene gets me every time.
The chaos of watching you try to keep the characters and their names and relations, etc straight was hilarious!
Watching people experience The Hand thing for the first time brings be unbridled joy
one of my favorite movies of all time, i watch it as a comfort movie often
Yesss!! After watching the movie, I'm right there with ya!! It was filmed beautifully!
Same. It’s like a relaxing bubble bath 💖✨🥰😭🥹
Emma (2020), Sense & Sensibility (1995), Bridgerton Series, War & Peace (2016 Lily James), Bride & Prejudice (2005 It's a Bollywood version and I adore it! Starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan)
These are all go-to films/series that I've watched on repeat more times than I can count. War & Peace is long but so good!
Everybody always forgetd the miniseries North and South. So good. Also 1999 BBC Wives and Daughters.
Pride & Prejudiced (this one and the bbc one), North and South, Bride & Prejudice, and Belle are my favorite romance movies/mini-series.
I LOVE Belle! I get all of the Bride & Prejudice songs stuck in my head. It's awesome!@@jessicavanburen666
I was so obsessed with this movie when it came out, II saw it a million times in the theater. I haven't seen it in a long time, and all your reactions were exactly the ones I had watching it for the first time. It was so fun to re-live everything with you. Please do more!
Your video just popped up and it was a joy to watch. I think you’d really love the BBC miniseries North & South with Richard Armitage. The pining, and intrigue are to die for.
The people who identify with Belle and Lizzie Bennett is a circle ❤
46:40 "some confidence, some pep in his step," Ma'am! lmao in the DVD commentary the actor playing Darcy said he has poor eyesight, so in this scene specifically he is blind as a bat! Can't see a damned thing!
Your enthusiasm for the story was super fun. Austen is my favorite author so I have a lot of Opinions (TM) about adaptations hahahaha. There are sooo very many, especially for P&P. Some of them you can't really get anymore bc the BBC was super bad about throwing out old stuff to make room for new stuff before digital and there's some like... made for TV ones that are not good. But here are my hot takes on the most popular:
I think my favorite thing about 2005 is that the actresses playing the Bennet sisters are all actually really close in age to the girls in the book so the energy really has the feeling of these mid teens to early twenties sisters. It feels authentic. And I like some of the romantic gestures and moments they add. I struggle when adaptations have people act out of character, one example is Lady Catherine would never, ever visit someone in the middle of the night - she would come during calling hours - the afternoon, and for the Bennets probably early afternoon as later = a closer relationship. It bothers me, but I can work past that. The thing that I have a really hard time forgiving is when they just absolutely hack and slash Austen's dialogue. She doesn't write a ton of dialogue and what she does put in is so good and they just thrashed it to bits. It hurts me.
The 1995 adap is so much better for me. They let the characters breathe a bit more. They let Austen's words shine more. It's quieter and a little less visually flashy, but def has it's upsides. It is also a miniseries that is 5 hours long. So it's a time investment, altho not actually the longest of adaptations haha, but honestly worth it. At the end you were surprised to realize it took place over a whole year, but with the added space you get to understand that passage of time a little more clearly. Also you do get to see weddings happen. So that's a plus.
The 1940 adaptation is utter nonsense, but it is fun nonsense. The costumes make NO sense for the era and the actors are way too old to be playing 20-somethings. Among other just absolutely goofy things they do... but it's so wrong it's worth laughing at? Or with? There's a thing in Austen's books where sometimes she's like ah there going to a town and it's fictional so she doesn't even make up a name, it's just written as _____shire in the book. And at one point one of the characters is like "Let's go to Blankshire!" or something like that and I DIE. Laughing. Every. Time.
Honorable Mentions... All worth it.
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016). No joke. I honestly love this movie. A dude actually released it as a book first, like took JA full novel and went thru and just tweaked and threaded a zombie apocalypse into it, but still maintains the integrity of the JA story. It's campy and hilarious.
Bride & Prejudice (2004) is a Bollywood-style adaptation, taking place mainly in present-day India, and is truly delightful. 10/10, no notes.
The Lizzie Bennet Diaries (2012-2013) is a webseries, set in modern day, free online. They released it in real time over the course of a year in the style of a vlogger. Lizzie is a college student and starts the vlog as part of her thesis. They actually won an Emmy for the show bc of how innovative it was in interactive media. They made social media accounts for each character that would have made sense for them at that time. All of them had twitter, but some (depending on the character) also had tumblr, linkedin, lookbook, a music one i don't remember, websites for companies. They would actually have them posting for weeks/months before they were ever introduced on the show so it was possible to find them early or go back and read the history of what they've been doing. And they had people managing them so the characters would respond if it made sense for them to. Lizzie also did Q&A videos, taking questions from the comments of earlier videos. It was wild bc those were real people asking questions for fictional characters to answer. And there were other channels of characters making videos (Lydia, Mr Collins, Charlotte's sister Maria). It is technically the longest adaptation, bc it does take place over a whole year, but each video individually is only a few minutes - mostly under 5 I think, tho a few of the later ones get up around 10 min.
Your reaction is adorable. And this is such an amazing movie. Loved it. Sense and Sensibility is another wonderful Austen movie.
Girl, I could watch you squeal over all the romance movies ❤
This video and the fact that you said you watch kdramas got you my subscription. Can't wait to see what you watch next! Recommendations: Sabrina (the Audrey Heburn version); The Apartment; The Shop Around the Corner (The Jimmy Stewart version).
P&P is my favorite book and this adaptation is one of my favorite films ever. I adore seeing people discover it. When you reacted to “the hand”. Aaaah, welcome to the club friend.
Also, you saying at the end “that’s it?” Haha I get it. But that scene at the end is actually a bonus/alternate ending. The original ending I saw is just after her dad says the like about sending in more suitors.
Watching you see this story unfold for the first time is so special! You're little comments and guesses about what is going to happen reminds me how much of a twisty story this is, I just barely see that anymore.
Not everyone prefers the 2005 version. That version is very cinematic and is a great intro to the story. The earlier version is about 8 hours long. From what I've noticed, it's close to 50/50 on which people prefer (those I've met). Both are well casted, and both understand the assignment in terms of the way they presented the story and characters. I like both. But my favorite (as a huge fan of the book) prefer the 8 hour one. That amount of time allows for all of the moments to really take root instead of only hitting the important beats. But that is the nature of a movie length verses a mini-series length.
I’m a 1995 purist too
I like both,the series and the movie. The series a little bit more as I was growing up watching it. The movie is great watch but,I think it's mainly for people who already know the story. I realized it watching this reaction.
same!! both are great but the miniseries is by far my favorite
@@karolina285 that's interesting....I always saw the movie as a good intro to the story. I saw the series when I was 14 and fell in love. Had to find the biok immediately.
I prefer the miniseries too. But it's just 5 hrs, not 8.
Jena Malone's accent is amazing! So believable!!
Small thing I love about this film, Darcy's sister plays the same song on the piano that Lizzie's sister Mary plays in their home, cementing the idea that Darcy & his family are also "Home" for Elizabeth
Oh my goodness gracious, I absolutely loved watching you react to this movie! I saw it in theaters and on dvd many times, and your insights and commentary reflected a lot of my own thoughts on the first watch (so many names and faces to remember, it gets confusing!). You are a delight and a sweetheart. Thank you for posting this! 🥰
Great reaction! If you love romance, I highly recommend Jane Eyre (2011) which has a very similar look & feel; as well as Brief Encounter (1945) which is a more modern story, but excellent dialogue like you see here 😊
Whisper of the Heart is a beautiful slice of life movie from Studio Ghibli I'm sure you'll love. It changed my entire outlook on life and how I view my job and creative process. And there's a bit of romance in there for you
Oh my God, yes!!! I've never come across another person who even knows this movie, let alone recommend it.
The classic animation Whisper Of The Heart and live film is really good.
This is my FAVORITE comfort movie and I'm so glad you watched this (and squealed/reacted at every part like everyone does)!
not you asking a thousand quesions that would simply be answered if you payed attention 😫 love the set up and editing tho!
I felt the same way but i loved how she edited the video and her reaction. I wish she didn't cut the scene with mary longing for Mr. Collins
31:38 - that's SUCH a good observation. Hadn't thought of it like that.
I didn't realize this either. Great observation
Watching your reaction to one of my favs has made me fall in love with this movie all over again. Your youthful exuberance is just infectious. 😊 Suggestion: Sense and Sensibility and Kdrama pick: The King's Affection.
i love how as you watch the movie more and more you understand more and more. you miss so many things bc every little casual sentence, every look is so important for the story
this is really one of my forever favourite stories, i love seeing people enjoy it 💖💓
Omg it was so fun to see you react to this!! I could tell you were genuinely enjoying it
girl!!! i love our energy!! this is the first video of yours ive come across and when i tell you i had a grin on my face the whole 52 minutes :)
Sense and Sensibility is also fantastic if you haven't seen it.
Ah I love this movie!! My mom showed me the 1995 tv series on vhs when I was little so it’s very nostalgic for me. There are 6 episodes and it follows the book more closely and has more to it, so I would totally recommend it to someone! It is so fun to watch someone experience this version for the 1st time 🥰
Oh my goodness this was such an adorable video. I loved getting to experience the joy and giddiness with you while watching this!