Rewatching My 100 Favorite Movies - Update 19

I decided to rewatch my 100 favorite movies of all-time. What those are, you can check HERE. I watch them in random order, there is no rhyme or reason there, just watching those movies I love so much.
 

64/ 100: Pride & Prejudice (2005)
Sophisticated film adaptation of Jane Austen’s story of Elizabeth Bennett, a modern woman in a traditional setting. With five daughters, Mr. Bennet and his wife have a lot on their minds. For Mrs. Bennett it’s mainly that all her daughters get married as soon as possible, preferably to a wealthy man. Elizabeth is not like other women and only wants to marry someone she truly loves. It’s based on my all-time favorite book and this is my favorite adaptation of the story. See my full review HERE.
 

65/ 100: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
“Kiss Kiss Bang Bang” follows thief Harry Lockhart, who accidentally ends up at a movie audition and gets an offer. In order he has to tag along with private detective Perry, to get some training. The two get involved in a murder mystery. “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang” is a modern film not style murder mystery, with dark humor and a great cast. HERE is my full review.
 

66/ 100: Big (1988)
One of Tom Hanks’ best performances. We meet 12-year-old Josh, who wants to grow up as quick as he can. At a carnival, he makes a wish to be big and the next morning he wakes up as a thirty-something man. But emotionally he is still that 12-year-old boy. This movie has so much heart and is a coming-of-age movie with a twist. Check out my full review HERE.
 

Still to watch: 34

00s Movie Review - Pride & Prejudice

Director: Joe Wright
Genre: Drama/ Romance
Runtime: 127 minutes
Year: 2005
Starring: Keira Knightley Matthew Macfadyen, Brenda Blethyn, Donald Sutherland, Tom Hollander, Rosamund Pike, Jena Malone, Judi Dench, Rupert Friend, Carey Mulligan, Kelly Reilly, Talulah Riley, Penelope Wilton

Description: Sparks fly when spirited Elizabeth Bennet (Keira Knightley) meets single, rich, and proud Mr. Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen). But Mr. Darcy reluctantly finds himself falling in love with a woman beneath his class. Can each overcome their own pride and prejudice?

Review: After the 1940 version with Laurence Olivier and Greer Garson and the successful mini-series from 1995 with Colin Firth, this is the newest incarnation of Jane Austen’s literary classic “Pride & Prejudice”.

Keira Knightley, as Elizabeth Bennet, plays her biggest role to date. She is the point of your attention and Knightley shows us she can handle the pressure. Especially in the more dramatic scenes she stands strong, even if she shares the screen with the experienced Judi Dench.

The chemistry between Keira Knightley and her on-screen Mr. Darcy, portrayed by Matthew Macfadyen, is great. Every time the two get closer, you feel butterflies in your stomach. Just a look or response is enough to know what they feel.

Both Knightley and Macfadyen are perfectly cast in their roles, but Rosamund Pike also did a wonderful job. She shines and this is the movie I discovered her in. Judi Dench plays her role as arrogant and respectable Lady Catherine very well, like we expect from her. Tom Hollander as the typical Mr. Collins, is responsible for a more humoristic touch. His character is incapable of saying anything spontaneous, which is especially funny when he has to share some more emotional matters. Then there is Brenda Blethyn as the neurotic Bennet mother, who wants only one thing: her daughters to be married with a preferable wealthy and good looking man.

The camerawork is impeccable and the music fits the style and time period of the film perfectly.
As a fan of the novel, I’m very pleased with this movie version of “Pride & Prejudice”. You might call me a hopeless romantic, but it’s one of my favorite films of all-time.

Rating: 5/ 5