After seeing the subsequent film adaptation, I felt compelled to rewatch this mini-series, and it made me realize that perhaps I prefer that later movie now. My initial impression was that I’d enjoyed this version more. And watching it again did confirm that I do favor the Keira Knightley film a bit more, though that's not meant to diminish this series at all; it’s an excellent production in its own right. Details about why I feel that way can be found in my previous review of it. The cast as a whole delivers uniformly strong performances with very few noticeable flaws. David Barber is perfectly suited for the role of Mr. Collins, and Alison Steadman gives a similarly fitting and uncomfortable portrayal of Mrs. Bennet, who’s loud, easily upset, and unsophisticated. The writing is generally quite good too. There were a few things that struck me as peculiar. For instance, I'm not sure how people have concluded that Jane is noticeably more attractive than Elizabeth; I didn’t observe any difference in their appearances. And why has it been said that Mary King, who seems so charming, is unattractive? Were redheads somehow considered undesirable or something? Regardless. I came across information somewhere stating that the director of the later film set his version roughly 20 years earlier than this series to avoid the style of dresses with high waistlines. I have to agree with that assessment; these dresses also seem strange and plain, almost like shapeless socks rather than fashionable attire. Finally, while I've always appreciated Colin Firth’s performances, I think the script or direction may have gone a bit too far with his constant frowning throughout the first couple of episodes. It seems intended to emphasize his pride and reserve, but when the housekeeper at his estate mentions she’s never heard anyone say anything negative about him, it made me wonder: how did all of his family, friends, and acquaintances manage to overlook that intense expression for so many years? However, that was just a minor annoyance. Although I now prefer the later film slightly, I still enjoy this series and plan on keeping my DVD copy. As an aside, if you’re having difficulty locating the 2005 movie version, you'll need to search using the ampersand — Pride & Prejudice — instead of “and.” It’s odd, but that’s how it is.

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