The 2005 Adaptation
I was in the mood for some romance and since 2005 is steamier than 1995, put it on. But unfortunately I was done after the Pemberly visit, because well, how far this movie is from the book and from the social mores of that time.
I couldn't help but get reminded ( watched it after a looooong time), how period inappropriate some things are and how some characters are changed for no reason!
- Elizabeth asks Mr Darcy will he not dance the first time they meet- usually a lady in regency wouldn't be that forward.
- Mr Bingley walks into Jane's sick chamber where she is resting- nu-uh. No gentleman, unrelated, will walk into a lady's chamber , unless they are a doctor or the lady is- well dying and needs assistance..
- The famous pigs' balls scene- well need I say more?
- Lizzy spying on Darcy and her sister- well first of all she wouldn't be allowed in the family quarters by the house keeper and second, no, the moment she knew they were in there, she would steer clear, not peep!
- Why is Mr Bennett so lost always- he looks like he is on something all the time... and why would a gentleman not shave and be shoddy like he is a coachman!
- Bennett girls' aunt was closer their age than their mothers. Also, don't think they will sit and eat in a public house with the local peasantry like they seem to be doing... There are many more, but perhaps I should stop ranting 😅