I ordered Pride and Prejudice (the most recent version) on DVD from amazon.co.uk last week. And I received it on Friday.
Husband and I rented it when it came out on video in France. And of course I loved it. I've read that book a gazillion times and I love any attempts at adapting it. Anyway. I watched it a couple of times (4) this weekend. And I noticed in the bonus was included an 'alternate US ending.' Huh?
It's true, the first time I watched it, I was a little put off by the abrupt ending. It was what I consider to be a totally Frenchified ending. Meaning there is no ending. The film justs ends but doesn't have an ending. And now I know why I felt that way. It's because I'm American.
When I watched the US ending, I felt much better. Much more satisfied. They kiss. I've spent decades of my life waiting to see that kiss. I've seen that kiss a gazillion times in my head.
In further Pride and Prejudice news, after watching in on Friday, I took a short nap. I woke up to answer the phone, but missed the call. I listened to the message. It was S, a British friend. I swear, when he started to speak I honestly thought, "Mr. Darcy has called me." I think I was still a little bit asleep.
I actually consider Pride and Prejudice, in any form, to be like porn for girls. It's totally addictive and we need hits of it regularly. It does something to my brain.
6 comments:
Have you read the 'sequel'? If not, I can lend it to you.
Oh yes, Mr DARCY! Have you seen the BBC version? it's extremely long and the whole thing is drawn out exquisitely to the final part!
I love rewatching it and tormenting myself....
I've never read it - I just don't know if I'm smart enough to understand such a book - and I'm honestly ok with that. Glad that the alternate ending satisfied you - nothing like good old satisfaction albeit American or French.
Doc - I've never even heard of it - I'd love to read it.
Screamish - I haven't. I need to get that.
Beth - Give me a break. It's a love story. I bet you've never even tried to read it.
Poo. I tried to comment a few days ago and was thwarted. Let's try again, shall we?
For me the A&E version is absolutely the best. I have the new one on rental from Netflix as we speak but I still haven't gutted up to watch it. Colin Firth is Mr. Darcy.
No, I've never tried to read it. . .like I said, I think I'm scared of it.
Post a Comment