It’s hard not to feel sympathy for "Mr. Bennet" (Donald Sutherland), who finds himself married to an overbearing wife (Brenda Blethyn) and burdened with five daughters! They are comfortably situated, genteel and prosperous, but face a challenge: the family home will pass to a distant relative upon his death, so it’s essential that the girls secure their futures. This seems straightforward enough for the lovely "Jane" (Rosamund Pike), but less so for the others. There's the frivolous "Kitty" (Carey Mulligan); the boyish "Lydia" (Jena Malone); the studious "Mary" (Talulah Riley); and the self-sufficient “Elizabeth” (Keira Knightley). It’s Elizabeth who presents the biggest hurdle, as she has no desire to marry the local clergyman "Collins" (Tom Hollander) or a weak character like "Mr. Wickham" (Rupert Friend). She barely manages to maintain polite behavior during a dinner with the imposing “Lady Catherine” (Dame Judi Dench), who is taken aback by her youthful strength of personality. As is typical of Jane Austen, there’s an inherent sense of what will happen in the end, and when we meet the equally determined "Darcy" (Matthew Macfadyen), it's clear that despite their playful bickering and disagreements, a connection will develop, and whether this becomes genuine love is at the heart of the story. Throughout, the production design and costumes are lavish; the film is full of grand estates and beautiful clothing. The script brings life to nearly every character – especially Brenda Blethyn, while Dames Judi and Penelope (Wilton) lend some weight to balance Keira Knightley’s spirited performance in a part she seems ideally suited for. Matthew Macfadyen delivers an agreeable portrayal, but that role isn't particularly significant; it's more about his handsome appearance, intended to stir the audience's emotions. Dario Marianelli has composed a score that fits the story remarkably well, and while I felt it was slightly too lengthy, this is a stylish exploration of human nature, snobbery, ambition, and stubbornness – and it’s certainly worth seeing.

Source on TMDB