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11:16 PM
November 28, 2005
Movie Review...
Do not read if you don't want spoilers or would rather make your judgements before exposing them to others'.
Forgive my amateur Film 12 advised and detail obsessed movie critiquing brain...
The P&P movie was... er... not as good as the book. Watching it after reading the book was like listening to a song in fast forward so that everything seems especially rushed or cramped with a few similar lines every now and then and some parts missing entirely so there's the possibility of not really understanding the movie well.The fast forward version is so unsettling, especially immediately after listening to the regular tempo. And the ending was so abrupt, Bianca and I were so shocked when the screen suddenly turned black and the director's name was suddenly flashed on screen. Talk about disappointing. AND, Mr. Darcy didn't look as elegant as he should have. He looked more... uh... pitiful. He looked sad all the time, instead of stern or serious in a way as to be called proud. Tsk, tsk... And the movie took on so many things at once, that it couldn't dwell on certain things as they should have been dwelled on. Bingley also had a ridiculous hairdo. -_- Georgiana was so OOC, but then again, so was the dad. And a lot of the lines that I liked in the book were sadly cut out. T_T Oh well... You guys will just have to read the book to feel my sentiments. But you don't have to, the movie, in its rushed and cropped kind of way, was actually pretty accurate to the plot of the story. No major changes like in The Count of Montecristo movie. But then again, Des and I agree that that was one example of a movie somewhat being slightly more likeable than the book. But then again, I've never read the book. I've just read the summary and a critique and a few chapters, and I'll have to read the book to really make certain. But with regards to the story, Des assures me that the movie was really superior.
BUt anyway, back to the point:
+from the point of view of someone who has read the book, the movie was ok, but not as effective as the book. But at least you get to understand everything that's going on, and can follow and relate to the story more. Also, the speedy dialogue was more easily absorbed.
+from the point of view of someone more interested in the movie, the movie was not really well made, viewing-wise. The movie employed mostly drab colors and equally uninteresting sights, which was disappointing since the setting was supposed to be beautiful. The shots or cinematograhy wasn't that nice, and it had a lot of room for improvement. Costumes were also dull, when it should have been much brigther, thanks to the parties and supposed elegance and glamor of the supposed setting. It wasn't something you can call pleasing to the eyes, or something you enjoy watching for the sights, which is usually a big deal for successul movies, like Legends of the Fall, or other movies set in the countryside. But since this aspect is not as important as the story, there is still a chance that you can enjoy the movie, as long as you don't dwell to much on the details. ^^;
+from the point of view of someone who tried to read the book but failed cause it was found boring, the movie was surprisingly interesting. The story was ok, and not being able to read the book wasn't regrettable cause at least no expectations were raised, and no disappointment could be felt where the more knowledgeable ones felt let down. And a lot of things came as a surprise. :D
For better enjoyment, I really suggest that the book be read, because they were a LOT of things that needed more attention that couldn't be given in the movie for want of more time. These little nuances, as my Film 12 teacher points, are essential parts of the movie. Plus you'll really appreciate it more if you do, I think. But if you're not fond of reading, don't read the book, you'll only worsen your confusion. Besides, it'll lessen your disappointment in the movie if you didn't know what you were missing. Like the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, or A Walk to Remember, or Harry Potter, etc. You just have to be ready to catch certain fast lines, and then leave the rest to your imagination, which is actually kind of fun too.
The best solution would probably be to read the book AFTER the movie, to get the best of all these advantages, but that's only if you like reading and can endure it despite the new, slower pace of eveything in comparison to the movie. Anyway, if things aren't clear enough after the movie, there's always the internet for summaries, or someone who's read the book who can explain certain illogical gaps in fictional time. Hehehe...
Happy viewing! :D
come fly ~ gen
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