Pride & Prejudice

Starring:Kam Heskin, Orlando Seale, Ben Gourley, Lucila SolÃ¡, Henry Maguire, Kelly Stables, Amber Hamilton, Rainy Kerwin, Kara Holden, Hubbel Palmer, Honor Bliss, Carmen Rasmusen, Doug Chamberlain (II), Daniel Shanthakumar, Ken Norris, Bob Nelson (XI), Jared Hess, Maire Nelligan, George Nelson (VIII), Clay Bunker
Director: Andrew Black (III)
Studio: Excel Entertainment Group, Inc.
Product Type: DVD

Pride and Prejudice - The Special Edition (A&E, 1996)

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Go ahead and buy it--you know you want to.
Pride & Predjudice with Colin Firth
As good as I had hoped!
One of my Favorite Movies

Pride and Prejudice - The Special Edition (A&E, 1996)
Starring: Colin Firth , Jennifer Ehle , David Bamber , Crispin Bonham-Carter , and Anna Chancellor
Director: Simon Langton
Manufacturer: A&E Home Video
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ASIN: B00005MP58
Release Date: 2001-09-25

Product Description

The timeless themes of love and marriage in Jane Austen's superb romantic comedy Pride and Prejudice have captured readers for generations - the novel has sold more than 20 million copies and has never been out of print. Now, A&E and the BBC have brought this beloved classic to life in a compelling production directed by Upstairs, Downstairs' Simon Langton. This stunning production captures the celebrated beauty of the English countryside and its glorious, stately manors. It features lavish costumes and an exquisite soundtrack from noted composer Carl Davis.

Pride and Prejudice is the story of the lively and rebellious Elizabeth Bennet, one of five unmarried daughters living in the countryside of 19th Century England. IN a world where obtaining an advantageous marriage is a woman's sole occupation, Elizabeth's independent manner threatens her family's future. Will her romantic sparring with the mysterious and arrogant Darcy end in misfortune - or will love's true nature prevail?

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Starring: Jennifer Ehle, Colin Firth, David Bamber, Crispin Bonham-Carter, Anthony Calf, Anna Chancellor, Susannah Harker, Julia Sawalha, Alison Steadman, Benjamin Whitrow.
Directed By: Simon Langton.
Running Time: 310 Minutes, Color.
This Film is presented in "Widescreen" format.
Copyright 2001 A&E Television Networks.

Format: DVD MOVIE

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Jane Austen's classic novel of 1813, Pride and Prejudice, still wins the hearts of countless schoolgirls with its romantic story of Elizabeth Bennet and her Mr. Darcy. Now, the 1996 BBC miniseries is winning over adults, with its faithful adaptation, gorgeous scenery, and superb acting. The essence of the story is the antagonism between Mr. Darcy, a wealthy single man who believes Elizabeth to be beneath him, and Elizabeth, who upon being insulted at a dance by the aloof Darcy refuses to associate with him in any manner. Austen evokes incredible tension with the wit and flirtation of the two characters, and director Simon Langton (who also directed Upstairs Downstairs) successfully translates the repartee and conflict in this six-hour miniseries. Dialogue, for the most part, is painstakingly replicated, except when fleshing out and smoothing for modern sensibilities was necessary. Darcy, for instance, is drawn out, giving his personality significantly more depth. The acting sweeps you away to Regency England: Jennifer Ehle (of Wilde) is convincing as the obstinate Elizabeth, who, despite her mother's attempts to marry her off, spurs the attentions of Darcy. And Colin Firth (of The English Patient) will have women everywhere longing for a Mr. Darcy of their own.

For those who enjoy excellent Austen adaptations such as Sense and Sensibility and Persuasion--this miniseries will round out the ultimate Austen library. For those new to these romantic period pieces, this version of Pride and Prejudice will have you hooked and longing for more. One caveat, however: plan to watch it in an entire day, because very few have the self-control to not watch all six hours in a single sitting. --Jenny Brown

On the DVD
There's a lot to love (and a lot lacking) on the 10th anniversary limited edition. It comes in a tall, embossed green case that's out of place on a DVD shelf but blends right into a library of volumes. The three discs fit snugly in a sleeve, accompanied by a 120-page deluxe companion book. The main attraction, a retrospective documentary, features interviews with key cast members with the sad exceptions of Jennifer Ehle (who played Elizabeth) and Colin Firth (Mr. Darcy), which is bound to disappoint fans. Nonetheless, there are some amusing anecdotes from Mr. and Mrs. Bennet (played by Benjamin Withrow and Alison Steadman), Mary Bennet (Lucy Briers), Mr. Collins (David Bamber), Mr. Bingley (Crispin Bonham-Carter) and Mr. Wickham (Adrian Lukis), who all look drastically different--and younger--without their period costumes and hairstyles. One producer recalls that casting Colin Firth in the role with which his name is now synonymous was not an easy feat: he auditioned having gained weight and dyed his hair blond for another role, looking like "an unmade bed." Even Firth's own brother doubted his ability to pull off the dashing Darcy: "Isn't he supposed to be sexy?"

The special features also include a walking tour of the shooting locations with Lukis and Briers and an A&E Biography episode on Jane Austen that focuses largely on the onslaught of mid-1990s film adaptations of her novels. If it's your first time purchasing Pride & Prejudice, this collector's edition is a nice one to own. But if you already own the movie, you're not missing out on anything here. --Ellen A. Kim

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Customer Reviews:

Reproduction horrible.......2007-07-03

I will forever love the story of Mr. Darcy and Miss Bennett, but, sad to say, the poor quality of this film made it distracting. I have a beautiful bedside Toshiba television set. The color is superb, yet this film was so colorless. No tone, depth, downright pale. I didn't even bother watching the second disc. It was the price that lured me. If you don't mind colorless, and you just want to hear and vaguely see the story, then by all means ...

Go ahead and buy it--you know you want to........2007-07-01

I'm still not sure why I waited so long to buy this movie--it sat on my wish list for quite a while until I decided to make the investment. If you read the book and enjoyed it, do yourself a favor and do as I did. But to get on topic, in order to properly do the novel justice, a mini-series couldn't have been better. No effort was wasted in the production of this movie, and had it been standard film-length, a lot of goodies from the book and better character development might have been left out. Everything from the clothing to the background music is accurate, considering the time period, and the acting definitely isn't shabby. Another plus: the cast isn't nauseatingly full of gorgeous actors and actresses. The characters are believable, true to their literary counterparts, and seem like people you might find in the late 1700s/early 1800s. And, while on the subject of characters, if you can't stand the "Keira Knightley" Elizabeth Bennet, Jennifer Ehle sticks to her role and the true spirit of Elizabeth. And Colin Firth makes for an excellent Darcy; he seems fit for the 'indignant, better-than-you' rich-man part.

My only complaints really don't deserve to be included, but two things nagged me throughout the film. First, Jane Bennet seemed a little too soft-spoken, even if Jane from the novel was very gentle. Susannah Harker could have put a little more 'umph' into her character but instead gave a somewhat flat performance. Second--something which amused more than bothered me--Caroline, Bingley's sister, looked like a cross-dresser most of the time. Maybe it's just me, but I hope someone else noticed that as well.

Overall, this movie is an excellent buy, and luckily it's been made to watch in shifts as episodes if you can't or don't feel like sitting through all six hours in one run.

Pride & Predjudice with Colin Firth.......2007-06-27

This is my favorite version of P&P. I am a true Jane Austen fan, and having read P&P, Colin Firth is Mr. Darcy through and through. Elizabeth is perfect as well. Mrs. Bennett's performance is outstanding. Great price through Amazon!!! Highly recommend.

As good as I had hoped!.......2007-06-27

This is a fine collection - after all these years I have finally read the book, chased up the film - and loved it for the most part although I thought Elizabeth a bit 'modern' for my tastes. So I had to get the much talked about BBC production. At first I thought Firth (Darcy) almost too remote - but oddly, by the end, was quite moved by the reconciliation of the two main protagonists. An elegant production. Some fine work by the cast, excepting Mrs Bennett who irritated me in a way that wasn't quite as Austen intended. The 'extras' (bios etc) were a little thin on the ground but the whole presentation couldn't be faulted. An excellent buy and well worth having in one's possession. And far from expensive!

One of my Favorite Movies.......2007-06-21

I love P&P, and this is the best version. Most accurate to the book.

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Are you kidding?!
Skip the Movie; Read the Book!
Even the purist likes it...
Will they get together?!
A breathtaking tale to watch again and again

Pride & Prejudice
Starring: Keira Knightley , Talulah Riley , Rosamund Pike , Jena Malone , and Carey Mulligan
Director: Joe Wright (IV)
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Pride & Prejudice

ASIN: B000E1ZBGS
Release Date: 2006-02-28

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Literary adaptations just don't get any better than director Joe Wright's 2005 version of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice. The key word here is adaptation, because Wright and gifted screenwriter Deborah Moggach have taken liberties with Austen's classic novel that purists may find objectionable, but in this exquisite film their artistic decisions are entirely justified and exceptionally well executed. It's a more rural England that we see here, circa 1790 (as opposed to Austen's early 19th century), in which Elizabeth Bennet (Keira Knightley) is one of several sisters primed for marriage, with an anxious mother (Brenda Blethyn) only too desperate to see her daughters paired off with the finest, richest husbands available. Elizabeth is strong-willed and opinionated, but her head (not to mention her pride and prejudice) lead her heart astray when she meets the wealthy Mr. Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen), whose own sense of decency and discretion (not to mention his pride and prejudice) prevent him from expressing his mutual affection. They're clearly meant for each other, and as Knightley's performance lights up the screen (still young enough to be girlishly impertinent, yet wise beyond her 20 years), Austen's timeless romance yields yet another timeless adaptation, easily on par with the beloved BBC miniseries that has been embraced by millions since originally broadcast in 1995. Individual tastes will vary as to which version should be considered "definitive," but with a stellar supporting cast including Judi Dench and Donald Sutherland, this impeccable production achieves its own kind of perfection. --Jeff Shannon

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One of the greatest love stories of all time, Pride & Prejudice, comes to the screen in a glorious new adaptation starring Keira Knightley. When Elizabeth Bennett (Knightley) meets the handsome Mr. Darcy (Matthew MacFadyen), she believes he is the last man on earth she could ever marry. But as their lives become intertwined in an unexpected adventure, she finds herself captivated by the very person she swore to loathe for all eternity. Based on the beloved masterpiece by Jane Austen, it is the classic tale of love and misunderstanding that sparkles with romance, wit and emotional force. Critics are calling it "Exhilarating. A joy from start to finish" (Carina Chocano, Los Angeles Times).

Customer Reviews:

Are you kidding?!.......2007-06-30

Nothing that happens in this movie makes any sense. It's just a big f***ing ball of bulls***t. If you must watch it, I advise drinking heavily first.

p.s. I thought Conan O'Brien did pretty well as the autistic man who marries the hot blonde. WHOOPS, hope I didn't spoil any surprises.

p.p.s. The douche that Kiera K meets in the beginning? They get married too. SURPRISE!!!!!!!!

Skip the Movie; Read the Book!.......2007-06-29

I count "Pride and Prejudice" among my top-three favorite books...ever. So, I was really looking forward to this cinematic version of it. I was sorely disappointed. In all fairness, two hours just can't do justice to this wonderful novel, but this movie didn't even scratch the surface. And Keira Knightley as Lizzy? Didn't quite work for me. I say don't waste your money. The book is cheaper and will afford you greater hours upon hours of pleasure. I dare say, you'll want to read it again, which is more than I can say about viewing this film.

Even the purist likes it..........2007-06-28

Although I believed the A&E version could never be replaced in my heart due to its true-to-the-book writing, this is a wonderful sweetened condensed version and sparks a great romantic chord. Though I still adore the A&E version and would recommend it to anyone who's never read the book or is, like myself, a purist, this is a great little flick.

Will they get together?!.......2007-06-27

I love it! It doesn't go into as much detail as the first Pride and PrejudicePride and Prejudice - The Special Edition (A&E, 1996) ,then again that was five hours long,and some of the best scences weren't even in the book but whats wrong with that. There are some fantastic scences, spectacular scenery, and Pride and Prejudice is one of the few movies where you are worried if they are really going to get together so it keeps you attention the entire time Knightly plays Elizabeth beautifully and Matthew Macfadyen is the perfect Mr. Darcy. Pride and Prejudice definitly didn't recieve the explosure it deserved.

A breathtaking tale to watch again and again.......2007-06-25

I have not read the book - so I am reviewing based solely on my enjoyment of the film for its own sake. It is a lovely, whimsical, romantic tale that can be enjoyed many times over. I appreciated the refreshing lack of profanity, crudity, and senseless violence that floods today's movies.

Beautiful scenary, well acted - thoroughly enjoyable. I highly recommend this!

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Pride Is The Right Title
Pride, Determination, Resilience
Teaching Pride through Swimming

Pride (Widescreen Edition)
Starring: Terrence Howard , Bernie Mac , Kimberly Elise , Tom Arnold , and Brandon Fobbs
Director: Sunu Gonera
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ASIN: B000Q7ZNYU
Release Date: 2007-06-26

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Based on true events, PRIDE is the inspiring story of Jim Ellis, a charismatic schoolteacher in the 1970s who changed lives forever when he founded an African-American swim team in one of Philadelphia's roughest neighborhoods.

Customer Reviews:

Pride Is The Right Title.......2007-07-01

I have seen a lot of these types of films throughout my life. Where the odds are against someone and it seems impossible to accomplish a goal. I've seen it in kids movies, comedy, and even more serious ones like this one. To be honest they get boring after a while because you know that there are really only two outcomes, they win or they lose. Pride kills that feeling I had and made me feel pretty good. It gives you an amazing feeling watching it, I believe that feeling is pride. The film starts 10 years earlier at a very important swim meet. Terrence Howard plays Jim Ellis, a young man that just wants to compete. At the meet Jim is told by his coach that the other teams and judges don't want him to swim because he is African American. His coach supports him and tells him to swim anyway but the teams still refuse to swim and he has no competition.

Now it is 1974 in Philadelphia and even after finishing college Jim is turned down for jobs he's qualified for. After a long frustrating job hunt Jim accepts a job cleaning up the Philadelphia Department of Recreation so it can be closed down in a few months. There he meets janitor Elston (Bernie Mack) who is very close to the building having been there when it was opened many years ago. Instead of tearing the building down Jim ends up really cleaning it up, even the swimming pool. The two become good friends after a while and accomplish a great thing. Jim runs into some kids who have athletic potential and some funny jokes as well. The kids just play basketball all day but now their rim is being taken down because the center is closing down.

On a very hot day Jim lets them in to swim and cool off but they got a lot more than that. Jim coaches the kids on to become great swimmers and even break the same racial barrier that he suffered 10 years ago. Because there are so many characters it's a bit hard to explain everyone without making this a very long review. What I will say is that each character will definitely get to you. This is a true story that is great to see on screen. A few actors really stuck out to me, of course Kimberly Elise was great and Bernie Mack wasn't just doing comedy. Bernie did a great job in showing his love for the Rec Center and also the kids. Evan Ross showed great potential playing a character that really isn't easy. I understand that Terrence Howard got nominated for awards for Hustle & Flow but this is the film he deserves those for and I hope he gets them.

The casting period was perfect; all of these actors did a great job. It's easy to take a star and fault the film because there have been so many like it before it but I won't take that star. What you'll be watching it for is to get that feeling it gives you when you see what Jim Ellis does. To see how he changed something that was dying into something that creates amazing swimmers to this day and even one that is going to the Olympics. The DVD had great quality and pretty good extras. I'd recommend this to anyone and everyone; it's a great movie that has the right title.

Pride, Determination, Resilience.......2007-06-27

PRIDE does not open any new doors in the genre of film biopics of teachers who raise the status of downtrodden students to the point of genuine appreciation of self worth. The story has been told countless times with different characters, both male and female, different races (African American, Hispanic, Caucasian, etc), and different areas of the United States. But despite the recurring similarity of heart-on-the-sleeve stories such as this, PRIDE stands solidly on its own merits, in part due to the well developed and written screenplay by Kevin Michael Smith, Michael Gozzard, J. Mills Goodloe, and Norman Vance Jr. based on the life and contributions to society of Jim Ellis, in part due to the sensitive direction of Sunu Gonera, and in part due to the fine cast. The idea behind the story may not be new, but PRIDE is a fine example of the genre.

Opening in the 1960s we meet Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard) as a superior swimmer unable to use his gifts because of his race. Jump 10 years forward and Ellis has finished college as a math major and seeks to teach in Philadelphia, only to face racism again. Desperate for work he accepts a 'closing down' job at a condemned Philadelphia Recreation Center tended by downtrodden Elston (Bernie Mac) who resents Ellis' intrusion into his domain. Ellis restores the center's swimming pool and gradually initiates a swim team for troubled teens, young boys and a girl who are new to swimming and even newer to the thought that they can become someone important and rise out of their slum surroundings and influence of drug lords. With time Ellis teaches the team not only how to swim like champions, but also how to gain faith in themselves through PDR (Pride, Determination, Resilience), eventually winning a championship as a team of African Americans in a city still plagued by racism.

The cast is excellent: Terrence Howard once again proves he can create a character of complete credibility, completely immersing himself in a role with all of the subtle facilities of fine acting; Bernie Mac at last is given a serious role and rises to the level of Howard in skill; Kimberly Elise and Tom Arnold provide fine cameo roles. But one of the treasures of this film is the cast of young actors who seem so natural that they deserve special plaudits: Brandon Fobbs, Alphonso McAuley, Regine Nehy, Nate Parker, Kevin Phillips, and Evan Ross. Clint Eastwood's son Scott Reeves plays a pivotal role as a racist swimmer.

So despite the overexposure of stories such as this, PRIDE stands out as one of the best. It is a beautifully filmed and well-developed homage to a very worthy man and coach: PDR. Grady Harp, June 07

Teaching Pride through Swimming.......2007-06-26

Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard) loves to swim. During the 60's, he joined his schools swim team, which created problems. Jim is African American, and the white competitors in North Carolina weren't happy to be competing against him.

10 years later, Jim has landed in Philadelphia. Despite his credential to teach math, the only job he can get is cleaning out the recreation center in the poor part of town. It's scheduled to be torn down soon. The only person inside the building is maintenance man Elston (Bernie Mac). The closest anyone else comes to it is playing basketball outside.

That changes one day when the basketball hoops are taken down in the march toward tearing down the center. As five of the guys stand there fuming about the loss of the hoops, Jim invites them in to use the pool.

Slowly, Jim gains their trust and begins to teach them the fundamentals of swimming. They gain enough skill to ask to go to a meet, hoping to meet women. But do five men and one woman really have the skills to compete against all male teams who have been training for years?

Okay, let's get the obvious out of the way first. This is an underdog sports movie featuring kids from a bad neighborhood. Picturing every cliche that normally brings to mind? Yep, they're here.

But, is this movie worth seeing? Absolutely.

As is always needed for a film like this to succeed, you need to become attached to the characters. Jim is a sympathetic character from the start, and the youth he's working with grow on you quickly as well. The result is a movie that truly does inspire.

To top is off, the acting is great. Terrence Howard is absolutely believable as Jim. His drive to reach the kids comes through in every scene. I'm not usually a Bernie Mac fan, but he did a great job as well with a part that is mostly series with a few comic bits thrown in. And the kids were all great.

I do have a couple complaints. The minor one is the needless slowing down of the climax. The two swimmers in the final race are slowed way down to build suspense. And I do mean way down. It was beyond laughable.

My bigger complaint was the language. Considering the PG rating, I was surprised by the handful of "s" words that littered the film. Not as surprising were the few racial epithets used. Unfortunately, they fit the time period and setting of the film.

This film isn't highly original, but it is inspiring. And if that's what you want to watch, you could do much worse then this great film.

Jane Austen Collection (Sense & Sensibility / Emma / Persuasion / Mansfield Park / Pride & Prejudice / Northanger Abbey)

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Wonderful stories
BBC Jane Austen set
very good productions
great gift for women
A worthwhile collection for any Austen fan!

Jane Austen Collection (Sense & Sensibility / Emma / Persuasion / Mansfield Park / Pride & Prejudice / Northanger Abbey)
Starring: Irene Richard , Tracey Childs , Diana Fairfax , Peter Woodward , and Bosco Hogan
Director: Rodney Bennett , John Glenister , and Howard Baker
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ASIN: B000244FFU
Release Date: 2004-08-24

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The socially restricted lives of 18th-century women hardly seems like a subject that would inspire dozens of 20th (and 21st) century adaptations--but the brilliant novels of Jane Austen are flush with sparkling dialogue, razor-sharp wit, marvelously realized characters that range from adorably sympathetic to grotesquely comic, and--above all--ingeniously intricate plots, which arrive at a seemingly inevitable happy conclusion yet keep you seized with suspense every inch of the way. The Jane Austen Collection pulls together six BBC miniseries from 1971 through 1987, one for each of Austen's much-beloved books.

Unsurprisingly, the gems of the lot are also the best of the novels: Pride and Prejudice and Emma. Pride and Prejudice, expertly translated to the screen by novelist Fay Weldon, skillfully chronicles the ups and downs of the sensible but quick to judge Elizabeth Bennet (the adorable Elizabeth Garvie) and the snooty Mr. Darcy (played with an imperious scowl by David Rintoul). Any adaptation of Emma rests firmly on its central character, and Doran Godwin wonderfully captures Emma Woodhouse's resilience, determination, and exasperating self-satisfaction. Definitely the funniest of Austen's novels, Emma's satirical humor is perfectly balanced with romantic yearning, and this 1972 version succeeds delightfully.

Persuasion, though more melancholy in tone, has a wonderfully sympathetic heroine in Anne Elliot (played by the graceful Ann Fairbanks), who once turned away the man she loved but is given the chance, seven years later, to set things right. Sense and Sensibility suffers from comparison to the star firepower and cinematic sweep of the 1995 movie with Emma Thompson (a must-see for any Austen fan), but the dueling characters of gracious Elinore and headstrong Marianne, two sisters struggling with fallen fortunes, make for enjoyable viewing in this 1981 adaptation. Mansfield Park has perhaps the dullest hero and heroine of any Austen novel, yet the story zips along, powered by some of Austen's most outrageous supporting characters, here brought to deliciously comic life by Anna Massey and Angela Pleasence. Northanger Abbey satirizes gothic romances and the overheated imaginations that loved them; but though the tone is more broad and melodramatic than most of Austen, this 1987 adaptation suits the novel and rounds out this very satisfying boxed set. --Bret Fetzer

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful stories.......2007-06-13

I received this collection from my children who know that I am a Jane Austen fan. The DVD's are outstanding. There are several episodes of each story, so you can break them up if you want to - for instance, Pride and Prejudice is comprised of 5 separate episodes and requires both sides of the DVD. The adaptations are excellent - the characters are well fleshed out and believable in the ir roles. If you are a Jane Austen fan, you will love the adaptations, since they follow Ms. Austen's original story lines much more closely than some of the popular movies do. You can recognize lines from the books. Get them - you won't regret it!

BBC Jane Austen set.......2007-05-26

The BBC productions are good, but dated. It doesn't matter, however, if you are a Jane Austen fan.

very good productions.......2007-05-07

I have enjoyed these movies very much. It is interesting to see the older versions.

great gift for women.......2007-04-10

I have given this set to:
Sisters in law
nieces
grand daughters

Jane Austen was one of the greatest love story novelists and women LOVE her. I like her use of English words we don't use anymore scruple and repine for example

A worthwhile collection for any Austen fan!.......2007-04-05

This BBC boxed set has all of Jane Austen's works in one collection. As always the BBC adaptations are one of the most faithful to the novels upon which they are based. The version of Pride & Prejudice was my favorite of the collection. The actress who portrays Ms Eliza Bennett plays her role with wit, charm, and a vulnerability that is juxtaposed against the actor who plays the proud, arrogant Mr Darcy. Persuasion is also well-made, and the story of love lost and found is told poignantly with good performances by the two leads. The version of Emma here is the most faithful I have comes across of other adaptations, but I did not like the lead actress' portrayal of Emma, she seemed too stuffy, and even cold [compared to Kate Beckinsale's and Gwyneth Paltrow's performances in other versions]. This version of Sense and Sensibility was also very true to the novel, but both the main leads appeared plain and washed out [I much preferred Emma Thompson's and Kate Winslet's performances in a different version]. Finally, the version of Northanger Abbey here was truly a departure from the other DVDs in this collection, and that is quite understandable given that Jane Austen did write it in the style of a Gothic romance [whilst still poking fun at the English upper class].

All in all, its a worthwhile collection for any Austen fan, and its good to watch them and compare the scenes to the ones in the books.

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Pride (Full Screen Edition)
Starring: Tom Arnold , Terrence Howard , Bernie Mac , Scott Reeves , and Gary Sturgis
Director: Sunu Gonera
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ASIN: B000Q7ZNZ4
Release Date: 2007-06-26

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Pride and Prejudice
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Pride and Prejudice
Starring: Greer Garson , Laurence Olivier , Mary Boland , Edna May Oliver , and Maureen O'Sullivan
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ASIN: B000GRUQKQ
Release Date: 2006-10-10

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Jane Austen's wonderful novel has been adapted to the screen many times, with this 1940 version representing the golden age of the Hollywood studio era. Greer Garson, then just on the cusp of her stardom, plays the headstrong Elizabeth Bennet, smartest of five daughters who must be married off. Laurence Olivier is that difficult fellow Mr. Darcy, whose mulishness about the Bennet girls begins to thaw when he gets a dose of Elizabeth's sense and sensibility. The film is done up in the glamorous MGM house style, which means we're stuck with the less-than-inspired direction of Robert Z. Leonard (The Great Ziegfeld), redeemed somewhat by a collection of handsome sets (Cedric Gibbons and Paul Groesse won the Oscar for Interior Decoration) and the dandy photography by Karl Freund, one of the greats. Anyone accustomed to the 1995 miniseries version of Pride and Prejudice will need to adjust to the swifter demands of a two-hour movie, and to be sure this version, like the 2005 Keira Knightley remake, simplifies some of Austen's scenes. It's one of the few films, by the way, with Aldous Huxley as a credited screenwriter. Edmund Gwenn is lovely as Mr. Bennet, and Mary Boland brash as Mrs. Bennet; Garson, although MGM liked to corset her in fine-lady roles, manages to let Elizabeth's sauciness come through. Actually, the movie's weak spot is Laurence Olivier's elaborate performance as Darcy, which feels too theatrical. Not that it matters; Austen's story is so good, the film sails through to its delicious finish with all flags flying. --Robert Horton

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Like the arrows she launches at an archery target during an elegant lawn party, Elizabeth Bennet's wit is pointed and unerring. "If you want to be really refined, you have to be dead," she says, skewering the imperious airs of her hosts. Jane Austen's timeless 1813 novel of unlikely romance is richly adapted in this lavish Academy Award? winner.* Greer Garson portrays spirited Elizabeth, one of five Bennet sisters hoping for matrimony. Laurence Olivier plays Darcy, whose arrival at a nearby estate sets maiden hearts aflutter. But first impressions can mean so very much. Elizabeth and Darcy find reasons to view each other with disdain, setting in motion a velvet struggle of Pride and Prejudice, perception and reality, forgiveness and love. You'll be irresistibly caught up in it.

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great movie.......2007-06-27

this movie has to be my favorite version of pride and prejudice and greer garson was wonderful. the movie arrived quickly and without any problems

Pride and Prejudice.......2007-06-25

Penned by Aldous Huxley, this splendid adaptation of Jane Austen's satirical novel seamlessly translates her barbed criticisms of upper-class mores to the big screen. Under MGM journeyman Leonard's guiding hand, Olivier and Garson are a joy to watch as romantic interests whose strained rapport matures from mutual disdain to honest affection. Karl Freund's magnificent cinematography captures all the period details--like a lawn-party archery lesson--beautifully, while Aldous Huxley's witty dialogue preserves the spirited flavor of Austen's text. And I do mean to "Prejudice" you: Avoid the botched 2005 version!

Computer Problems.......2007-06-14

I returned the DVD to Amazon, because it wouldn't play on my iMac, Operating system X. I am extremely annoyed with Amazon for supplying an unworkable product. And Amazon didn't even respond to my complaint on the return form, just credited the account.

A treasure.......2007-06-11

I thoroughly enjoyed this version and I'm so glad I finally saw it. Though the Colin Firth 5-hour version will always be my favorite, this rendition is witty and entertaining. I didn't mind the diversions from the book, as they were fun and didn't change the meaning of the story. This is one older movie that holds up well, and Laurence Olivier was a very handsome man. It was an adjustment to picture Greer Garson in the role but as the movie progressed she grew on me. I'm going to buy this for my mother, who's in her 70s. She loves the A&E version and I think she'll like this too.

Wonderfully surprised.......2007-05-29

I was quite surprised with this version; I was prepared not to like it, because I heard it deviated from the novel. I don't have a problem with movies which don't follow the books which inspire them...so long as they *don't* use the same title. Even "Bride and Prejudice" is closer to the storyline than this 1940 attempt. But this was surprisingly good.

This 1940 Hollywood version succeeds where its 2005 counterpart (a.k.a. the Brontes' "Pride and Prejudice") does not: it has humor/satirical wit, particularly with Elizabeth and Mr. Bennet. As I missed it so much in the 2005 movie, this was a welcome relief. Mr. Bennet has dry humor, and Mrs. Bennet is at her nervous, flighty usual behavior. The look at the end Mr. Bennet gives his wife when she calls Darcy a charming person is hilarious.

As for the leads: Greer Garson is distracting *only* in that it's disconcerting to see Elizabeth look so much older than Jane, and treating Jane as if Jane were the younger sister, rather than as an equal and a confidante. Garson makes a wonderfully pert Elizabeth. Laurence Olivier is only okay...with what he has. His facial expression when he watches Lizzy dance with Wickham is a nice insight into Darcy. Bingley and Jane (Maureen O'Sullivan) are great. They're well-matched.

What I didn't like: when the movie deviates too far from Austen, it suffers, and unfortunately there's a lot of deviation.

First, and one of the more obvious...will the real Lady Catherine please stand up?

The non-Austen lines drag down even the likes of Garson and Olivier.

Darcy is not really Darcy; Austen was clear that a major cause of his stand-offish behavior is that he finds it very difficult to converse easily with strangers. Darcy here, though, is a huge social snob, but *not* awkward in society. There is then the oddity of seeing Darcy clearly flirting with Elizabeth from the start. Olivier's Darcy is
particularly pleasant and rather chatty. This Darcy would be tolerable enough to tempt me if there was some degree of consistency, but there isn't. Not long after he said he wouldn't dance with Elizabeth, he asks for an introduction. Bad character development? Poor script?

Costuming. If they decided to use these costumes because they were already made and it saved money to use them again, I'll concede that, but these were definitely *not* more glamorous. The costumes are *extremely*
distracting, especially the bonnets in the opening scene (with the huge brims that go up vertically) and the mutton chop sleeves. I'm not sure *any* era had bonnets with brims *that* tall. 2005 was tolerable (though one has to wonder at the propriety of walking around in the morning in pj's...it wasn't like they were out to grab a newspaper), but this was not good.

(On a lesser note: 1995's costume designer had mentioned wanting to make sure not to make Firth look like a sissy with some of the clothes. Unfortunately, Olivier didn't have the same costume designer.)

I did have a chuckle when they put Col. Fitzwilliam in a kilt. I didn't think Austen had made the Fitzwilliams Scottish or Irish (despite the penchant for Fitz so-and-so as a patronymic in Ireland), but okay.

If they could take the 2005 and the 1940 and combine their strong points, the version would give the Firth/Ehle miniseries a good run for its money. As it is, I have to give the 1940 a leg up on its 2005 successor for the simple reason that it manages the wit, which seems to be rather difficult.

Pride and Prejudice (10th Anniversary Collector's Set) (A&E, 1996)

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Pride and Prejudice (10th Anniversary Collector's Set) (A&E, 1996)
Starring: Colin Firth , Jennifer Ehle , David Bamber , Crispin Bonham-Carter , and Anna Chancellor
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ASIN: B000F0UUT6
Release Date: 2006-09-26

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From Jane Austen's classic novel about the morals and mores of the class system in Georgian England.

The intelligent and spirited Elizabeth Bennet is one of five daughters -- which, during that era, meant trouble: because women cannot inherit, upon her father's death her family's home will become the property of their nearest male relative. Only marriage, preferably to someone wealthy, can ensure her security. But the proud young lady instantly takes offense when Mr. Darcy, a promising newcomer in town, doesn't seem quite admiring enough, and she spurns his advances.

Slowly and painfully, Elizabeth realizes her error, but not before it seems she has lost Mr. Darcy forever.

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Running Time 300 Mins.

Format: DVD MOVIE

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Reproduction horrible.......2007-07-03

Go ahead and buy it--you know you want to........2007-07-01

Pride & Predjudice with Colin Firth.......2007-06-27

As good as I had hoped!.......2007-06-27

One of my Favorite Movies.......2007-06-21

I love P&P, and this is the best version. Most accurate to the book.

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True to Jane's original novel
Better than you might think
Simply the best!
Very Good
Well made brittish television theater

Pride and Prejudice (BBC, 1980)
Starring: Marsha Fitzalan , Peter Settelen , Priscilla Morgan , Edward Arthur , and Judy Parfitt
Director: Cyril Coke
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ASIN: B000244FDW
Release Date: 2004-08-24

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In Jane Austen's classic novel Pride and Prejudice, the arrival of a young, well-off, eligible man named Mr. Bingley sends the Bennet household--with five girls of a marrying age--into a tizzy. But it's the introduction of Mr. Bingley's friend, Mr. Darcy (played with an imperious scowl by David Rintoul), that sets in motion the fate of Elizabeth Bennet (the adorable Elizabeth Garvie), resolved only after a labyrinth of social and personal complexities. Austen's novels are miracles of skillful plotting, fusing a rich understanding of psychological motivation with whimsical turns of chance. This superb BBC adaptation from 1980 zips along, thanks to lively performances, fluid direction, and a keen grasp of the wit of Austen's dialogue (expertly translated to the screen by British novelist Fay Weldon) and her satirical characters, who range from clever and kind to utterly odious. Due to its faithfulness and deep appreciation of the material, this five-episode miniseries stands up against any other film or television adaptation (at least nine to date), though Rintoul may not sets hearts aflutter the way Colin Firth did in the also excellent 1995 miniseries. --Bret Fetzer

Customer Reviews:

True to Jane's original novel.......2007-06-22

Of the three recent (past 20 some years) versions of "Pride and Prejudice", this one most accurately reflects both the words and spirit of the original story by Jane Austen. The recent movie version with Keira Knightley, while a good movie in itself, was more like Charlotte Bronte's writing than Jane Austen - very dramatic. The A&E version was my least favorite of the three. If you want the real Elizabeth Bennett, this is it.

Better than you might think.......2007-06-14

I really enjoy this 1979 production of Pride and Prejudice, finding that it still holds up very well compared to the Colin Firth version of 1995, which I also immensely enjoy; also when compared to the 2005 movie with Keira Knightley, which, again, I also very much enjoy. They all have good things to offer in their own unique way. I may as well toss in the 1940 version with Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier. It's definitely old MGM/Hollywood, but, hey, it's cool in its own way, too. Well, onward with my thoughts on the 1979 BBC version.

First, the production itself is purposely more simplistic and uncluttered in nature. It's not a technical or artistic triumph by any means. However, I found myself attracted to the simple nature of it all, perhaps in a strange way reflecting simpler times. For example, you can hear the room ambience via the simple miking techniques. It sounds like you are right there in the room. The audio is not produced to make each actor sound up close to you, therefore making it sound more like real life in a real room. Well, this is just one example. Overall, the film has the look and feel of a stage play, though it's not on a stage. I will admit, though, that the photography often looks a bit soft, and there are some exposure problems. In one scene (can't remember now where it is--somewhere in the second half?), it looks like the sun came out and then went back behind a cloud. You can see the effect on a building. Weird.

All technical and artistic considerations aside (some of you may have to try hard to set these things aside), I found myself very much enjoying almost all of the the cast members and story presentation, which, I believe, are the real issues here. I believe Elizabeth Garvie is wonderful in her role. However, I would have preferred that David Rintoul's portrayal of Darcy not be so stiff. If he had been less stiff, his relationship with Elizabeth would appear to be more real. I'm sure he's a fine actor, so I must assume his portrayal of Darcy is the full intention of the producers of the film. Though I haven't yet had the chance to read the book, I've heard that Darcy isn't this stiff in the book.

I like Mr. Bennett and Mrs. Bennett (not as shrill as the 1995 version) and all the other sisters, especially Jane. She's better than the other gal in the l995 version, whose facial features are kind of funny, almost slightly boyish. The 1979 Jane is much better. I also like Mr. Bingley in this '79 version, but I don't like Mr. Collins as well as the 1995 version. He's too much like a buffoon here. Lady Catherine is excellent here, however.

There are some small details missing as compared to the 1995 version. Certain scenes in the 1995 version are more fleshed out. One thing I found likeable in the 1979 version, though, is when we can hear Lizzie's personal thoughts. That nice touch really makes it sound intimate to the viewer.

Well, we could spend lots of time comparing versions, and comparing all of them to the book. There are too many details concerning the characters and story presentation to list them here. Shall we also count the times the actors quote from the book compared to the 1995 version or the movies? I'm not going there.

I try to enjoy each movie and mini-series on its own merits. In the end, it doesn't really matter, anyway. Pick whichever one you like and just appreciate the others. They all help us appreciate Jane Austen's writing. The same can be said of the various movie and mini-series versions of Jane Eyre, Sense and Sensibility, Emma, etc.

I hope I've been able to persuade someone out there to check out this 1979 version of Pride and Prejudice and enjoy it. Every movie and mini-series version of this book brings something to the table, so I hope you enjoy this version, too.

Simply the best!.......2007-05-17

First I am going to state that Pride and Prejudice is my favorite book and I have read my copy so often that it's falling apart. The poor thing. But because of my love for the book, I have watched many of the attempts to bring it to life through the screen. I have seen the 1940's version with Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier, the 1995 version with Colin Firth, the 2005 version with Kira Knightly and this 1980 version from the BBC. This one is the best. period. It stays loyal to the book even using some of the exact language that Austin wrote all those years ago. If you were studying Pride and Prejudice in school and didn't want to read the book, you could watch this movie and read the epilogue at the end of the book, and you would be able to hold your own with proper discussions of the book. Not that I would recommend anyone NOT read the book! But this adaptation of the story is beautifully done. The costumes, the location, the music, and the script all blend together to transport you into a world that Jane Austin created. Please watch it and enjoy.

Very Good .......2007-05-14

A vert good adaptation to Jane Austen's book. It is better all that I have seen so far.

Well made brittish television theater.......2007-05-11

I have watched four adaptations of Jane Austens book "Pride and Prejudice" and I must say that every version has its charm. There are also a number of classic scenes that each adaptation does better than all the others. This version should be mostly for hardcore Austen lovers than seekers of screen romance, I think. It is rather faithful to the book, in dialogue and casting - I don't think any other Darcy I've seen has been prouder than this. He is so proud that it is slightly unbelievable that Lizzie should detect his love, but she is a clever girl and she does and through inner monologue makes sure the audience also gets it. I will certainly watch it many times!

The Lion King 2 - Simba's Pride (2-Disc Special Edition)

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Very rushed childhood
A great sequel thats as good as the first and my personal favorite.
the best lion king ever!
the best lion king ever!
NOOOO! THIS IS NOT A GREAT MASTERPIECE!!! IT"S NOT AS GOOD AS THE FIRST!!!!!

The Lion King 2 - Simba's Pride (2-Disc Special Edition)
Starring: Matthew Broderick , Moira Kelly , Neve Campbell , Liz Callaway , and Michelle Horn
Director: Rob LaDuca , and Darrell Rooney
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ASIN: B0001I55W4
Release Date: 2004-08-31

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This two-disc presentation of the popular sequel delivers a better sounding DVD and looks a bit better than the initial release (although the original was pretty sharp). There are no changes in the film except a pop-up viewing mode with facts--fun and otherwise--about the film. The second disc is for the kids, including games, a cute documentary on African animals, and another installment of the Virtual Safari. This "ride" puts you in a jeep with Timon and Pumbaa as they race the jungle and pride lands bumping into various obstacles, all in booming Dolby 5.1 sound. The best extra is the new short "One by One" a modern day tale of Africa and the finest short from the studio since 2000's "John Henry." --Doug Thomas

Description

All the power and majesty of THE LION KING return in this final volume of THE LION KING trilogy! This Special Edition features an all-new vibrant picture presentation from the digital master. Meet Kiara, Simba's headstrong daughter and heir to the Pride Lands. While on the prowl for adventure, she encounters the mischievous Kovu, a young member of the banished Outland Pride chosen to walk in Scar's paw prints. As they seek their proper places in the "Circle Of Life," Kiara and Kovu find that they may be the only hope for healing the rift between their prides! THE LION KING 2: SIMBA'S PRIDE Special Edition includes original cast members, stunning Disney animation, and six spectacular songs. Complete your family's LION KING collection with this enchanting film!

Customer Reviews:

Very rushed childhood.......2007-04-01

I'm ----, using the kid's review cause it's so much easier.

Better than most disney followups, though as another reviewer stated, TLK 2 spent too little time on Kiara and Kovu's childhood. When watching TLK2 I could not help but feel that the cubhood was just "thrown in" so as the audience would get what was going on in the "real" half of the story. In fact, Kovu and Kiara only spent about 20 to 25 percent of the movie as cubs, which actually kept them from gaining that endearing appeal that Simba and Nala had.

Now, as for the considerably longer second half of TLK2, I must give Disney credit for hiring some mediocre directors/screenwriters for this one, instead of the usual slapped together sloppy crap that has to this day become typical of disney direct-to-video followups. When compared to other DTVs, TLK2 is very impressive. But when compared to real disney films like the original Lion King, The Little Mermaid, and Bambi, it completely flops. Just a little more effort, disney, and this could have been yet another one of your classic films.

A great sequel thats as good as the first and my personal favorite........2007-03-11

I love this film. It and the first are really good movies. The actors + animation are great in this, plus it picks up just about where the first film left off. This is one ofe the much better Disney sequels. Recomended highly.

the best lion king ever!.......2007-02-26

lion king 2 is the i think most romantic lion king ever!I love the music especially the song (love will find a way).lion king 2 is also a hilarious new story with you know who timon and pumbaa.once kiara gose out to play,she sneks of from timon and pumbaa and starts to run off to the outlands.once she is in the out lands ,she mets a firce lion cub named kovu.when kovu and kiara get older they fall in love.but simba dose not trust him when zeira attacks so simba makes kovu leave the pride lands .but than kiara gose out to find kovu and dose find him.then just in time kiara and kovu stop simba and zeira from fighting .so the out landers come back to the pride lands to join simbas pride with kovu, kiara,simba,nala,timon and pumbaa.i relly liked the lion king 2 and i hope you will to.

the best lion king ever!.......2007-02-26

lion king 2 is the i think most romantic lion king ever!i love the music especially the song (love will find a way).lion king 2 is also a hilarious new story with you know who timon and pumbaa.once kiara gose out to play,she sneks of from timon and pumbaa and starts to run off to the outlands.once she is in the out lands ,she mets a firce lion cub named kovu.when kovu and kiara get older they fall in love.but simba dose not trust him when zeira attacks so simba makes kovu leave the pride lands .but than kiara gose out to find kovu and dose find him.then just in time kiara and kovu stop simba and zeira from fighting .so the out landers come back to the pride lands to join simbas pride with kovu, kiara,simba,nala,timon and pumbaa.i relly liked the lion king 2 and i hope you will to.

NOOOO! THIS IS NOT A GREAT MASTERPIECE!!! IT"S NOT AS GOOD AS THE FIRST!!!!!.......2007-02-09

Hi I'm Sarah and I'm 8 years old. Now that I've got your attention, I hope that you read my review.

This is about Simba's cub Kiara. *suddenly see a full grown lioness in her place* Hey, I thought that she was a cub! She grew up in like 1 second!! That's how you'll feel when you turn on the lion king 2. It DOESEN'T SPEND ENOUGH TIME ON KIARA BEING A CUB!!!!! Her boyfriend Kovu is Scar's son. He like, is really cute and has a lot of character as a cub, but *watch Kovu grow into a lion with a mane* he suddenly loses over half of that lovableness, and his grown up voice is like, soooo forgetable!!! Simba is sooo different too. His mane is a purplish color, and he's like soo bossy and out of character!! It's not even funny either. He never leaves Kiara OR Kovu alone!!!

This is definately one of disney's best sequels. Why do I say that after ranting and raving about this movie? Watch Lady and the Tramp 2, Bambi 2, and Little Mermaid 2, and you'll understand....

The Pride of the Yankees (Anniversary Edition)

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The Pride of the Yankees (Anniversary Edition)
Starring: Gary Cooper , Teresa Wright , Babe Ruth , Walter Brennan , and Dan Duryea
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ASIN: B000MTFDD8
Release Date: 2007-04-10

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When people say, "They don't make them like they used to," Pride of the Yankees is just the kind of film they're wistfully remembering. Nominated for 11 Academy awards (winning one for film editing), this handsome biographical drama of baseball legend Lou Gehrig is one of the most finely crafted films ever to emerge from Hollywood. Gary Cooper, that great oak of an American actor, progresses from the awkward and naively shy rookie to the seasoned "Iron Horse" first baseman of the New York Yankees without losing his idealism or modesty. Teresa Wright captures the same slice of Americana with her mixture of girl-next-door sweetness and urban sophistication as his supportive wife, Eleanor. After he's diagnosed with a degenerative neurological disease (known today simply as Lou Gehrig's disease), Cooper delivers Gehrig's famous retirement speech from the mound of Yankee Stadium with the courage and spirit of a winner: "I consider myself to be the luckiest man on the face of the earth." One of the finest sports films ever made, Pride is about more than simply baseball: Gehrig, the hard-working, uncommonly talented son of immigrant parents, is the living embodiment of the American Dream. Walter Brennan and Dan Duryea costar as a Greek chorus of sportswriters, and real-life Yankees Bill Dickey, Mark Koenig, Bob Meusel, and Babe Ruth appear as themselves. --Sean Axmaker

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You'll be proud to introduce your kids to this film about virtue, courage, and an indomitable spirit. Like Treasure Island and Tom Sawyer, Pride should be required viewing for every family. Gary Cooper plays Lou Gehrig, the "Iron Horse" New York Yankee first baseman who became a record-setting legend in baseball. Sure, Cooper's a little long in the tooth to play a collegian, and he tries to capture Gehrig's innocence with a kind of eye-batting dopiness. But the last moments of the film, before Gehrig's final, famous farewell, transform the picture. Gehrig happens across a young man whom he had encountered years before in a children's hospital, and with this sequence, Pride becomes something more than a movie about innate talent and athleticism, or a lost era of America, it crystallizes into a film about (gulp!) human will. An absolute must. --Keith Simanton

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His talent made him a legend. His courage made him a hero. Gary Cooper is nothing short of wonderful (The Motion Picture Guide) in this moving true story of Lou Gehrig, the Hall-of-Fame ballplayer who reached the heights of stardom only to face tragedy with a dignity that inspired a nation. Nominated* for eleven Academy Awards(r), including Best Picture, The Pride of the Yankees is a glorious [and] inspiring (The Hollywood Reporter) sports classic. LouGehrig's boyhood dreams come true when he signs on with the New York Yankees and takes the field alongside his idol, Babe Ruth. In fact, Lou considers himself 'the luckiest man in the world until unthinkable misfortune strikes, and he must summon all his courage to face his toughest battle yet.

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Baseball memories..........2007-06-11

"The Pride of the Yankees" was an excellent movie. It will be especially interesting and enjoyable for those who love baseball and history of the players, as well. Thank you for shipping it so promptly and it was received in excellent condition.

Excellent DVD transer of Excellent Film!.......2007-05-16

Released in 1942, "Pride of the Yankees" came at a time when those on the home-front really needed a home-grown hero. Gary Cooper, direct from his success (and Oscar) as Sergeant York, here portrays Lou Gehrig with sensitivity and humor (earning an Oscar nomination). Teresa Wright was nominated for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress that year (winning Supporting for "Mrs.Miniver"). There's excellent support from Walter Brennan and the real Babe Ruth. Sam Wood directed with a nostalgic hand, putting this film up there with the great films of the 40's, and one of the best sports films ever. By all means, check it out. There are no extras on this 65th Anniversary DVD, but the film is worth it.

DVD Exactly the Same as Older Version - MGM Rip-Off!.......2007-04-06

As usual, MGM, which was a fine studio, puts out a mediocre DVD, trying to put one past the consumer. Don't be fooled. Let the reviewer from DVDBeaver speak for this "new" version:

"These MGM DVD editions are EXACTLY the same. The only difference is that the Anniversary Edition package offers a cardboard sleeve (funnily enough it doesn't even have new text - it is the same spiel written on the keep case insert). And for your trouble the Anniversary Edition is minutely more money ($0.20). In all fairness they should have just called this a re-issue instead of trying to fool the public - this DVD does nothing at all to celebrate the 65th Anniversary.

"The transfer that came out in 2002 is not bad at all - progressive and quite acceptable contrast. There are a few blemishes (speckles) but nothing to get riled up about. There are yellow optional subtitles and clear and consistent mono audio. No extras at all where to properly celebrate the 65 Anniversary you would think some video featurette or commentary would be called for. The film certainly deserves at least that.

"Wholesome good nostalgic fun that purports the virtues of courage and determination in a story of how one man and his quiet demeanour was able to touch so many with his gift. Yeah, they don't make'm like this anymore.

"All we have to say to MGM is 'not on DVDBeaver's watch'. A great reasonably priced DVD but obviously NO reason to double dip (as many would expect) and shame on MGM!"

Old "Tanglefoot" ~ A True Baseball Legend.......2006-07-28

`Pride of the Yankees' released in '43 just 4 years after Lou Gehrigs bittersweet retirement is a loving, though overly sentimental tribute to the New York Yankee legend who died of what is now known as Lou Gehrigs' disease.

This is one of the most beloved sports films of all time. The scenes of Cooper on the baseball field, interacting with other players in the locker room, or traveling to away games on a train boxcar are the best parts of the movie. They are especially enjoyable because you get the rare opportunity to see the real Babe Ruth playing himself. However some of the romantic scenes with love interest Eleanor Twitchell (Teresa Wright) are really dated and overly sacrine, making them difficult to watch with a straight face.

If you're a baseball fan, or a Gary Cooper fan you'll overlook it's shortcomings. Still good for viewing if you're not such a fan. Also starring Walter Brennan.

Great Movie.......2006-07-18

My husband loved this movie. It had everything. Great movie for the sports enthusiest

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