Why do women like Pride and Prejudice?

[SueS]

Around here we love P&P and watch either the A&E version or the 1940 version regularly. I also enjoyed the one with Kiera Knightly although I've only seen it a couple of times. I would love to make a composite movie using my favorite actors from the various films - Lady Katherine would have to be Edna Mae Oliver (1940), Jennifer Ehl and Colin Firth are the quintessential Elizabeth and Darcy although Greer Garson and Lawrence Olivier run a tight second. All the "Mr Bennets" are great, but I loved Donald Sutherland in that part, also the way "Mary" was portrayed in the 2005 movie. All the "Mrs Bennets" are basically clones of each other and interchangeable. "Mr Collins" from the A&E version is simply classic!

I agree with Sarah that "Fitzwilliam Darcy, Gentleman" series is a very good read. She gave me the set for Christmas and I've really enjoyed it. The writing is excellent and gives a much appreciated background for understanding Mr Darcy.

It's amazing that an almost 200yo novel has had such an impact on so many people. It really transends the "chick flick/book" category.

 

[willisadair]

If the gun doesn't work you can literally throw the book at them.

 

[Wannabee]

If the gun doesn't work you can literally throw the book at them.

groan... This really isn't getting better...

 

[David'sBeloved]

My girls and I love P&P

There are very few movies that I can watch more than once and this is one of them. Mrs. Bennet and Lydia are used as examples of how we DON'T want to be. There are many humorous parts of the movie.

I agree that if you like Jane Austen adaptions you would like North and South or Cranford. I haven't watched Cranford in a long time and I don't remember details. North and South has a very uncomfortable kissing scene at the very end. We just turn it off before it gets there since we already know the ending. I can't stand kissing scenes in movies. Wives and Daughters is another one you would enjoy if you like P&P or any of the other movies mentioned.

 

[HokieAirman]

I thoroughly enjoyed both the book and the 1995 movie, which closely follows it. I would encourage anyone to read it as a matter of education.

I had a severe crush on my future wife when I read it, so maybe that's why...

I'm wondering if you posted this just to be ornery....

 

[LadyFlynt]

I'm wondering if you posted this just to be ornery....

*gasp!* Not Pergy! Aren't you supposed to think the best of the the brethren?

 

[Pergamum]

I'm wondering if you posted this just to be ornery....

*gasp!* Not Pergy! Aren't you supposed to think the best of the the brethren?

I can smell the sarcasm from here!

It was an HONEST question. A lot of women also seem to like the Phantom of the Opera, but among the church folks I know Pride and Prejudice seems even more popular.


By the way,

When you are as well-practiced at being ornery as I am, one does not need to "try" to be ornery......

 

[Augusta]

I actually like both versions, but the older one better (I even bought it for my wife as a present and have sat through it TWICE)!

Lot's of drama among the women. I think the part I like about it is instead of fist fights and guns they make little snarky comments which are a slap in the face. It's funny to think of the way they insulted each other at the time.

There's also a little intrigue and suspense. If you can get past the first episode, it will probably be better than you think.

The verbal sparring is very fun to watch. Lizzie can leave someone smarting from a master burn done in 3-4 syllable words, perfect grammar, and an English accent to boot. The characters are all very well constructed and well-acted, I am speaking of the 1995 version. My husband loves it.

 

[Pergamum]

okay guys.....I am sold. I am going to try to find a copy of the A and E version and watch it with my Hunny next month.

 

[Sven]

If it's the two hour version, it ain't so bad, but if it's the 1,000 hr British version, I'd rather be handed over to the Assyrians to be flayed alive and have salt poured on me.

Seriously, why don't they have a Red Green version?

 

[Hadassah]

Martin watched the BBC recording with me, twice. THATS love! It is around 5,5 hours.
I absolutely love it. And I´ve seen it at least 10 times. It is nice to see a girly movie where you dont have to reel foreward all the time.(To avoid improper scenes)

 

[LadyFlynt]

I'm wondering if you posted this just to be ornery....

*gasp!* Not Pergy! Aren't you supposed to think the best of the the brethren?

I can smell the sarcasm from here!

It was an HONEST question. A lot of women also seem to like the Phantom of the Opera, but among the church folks I know Pride and Prejudice seems even more popular.


By the way,

When you are as well-practiced at being ornery as I am, one does not need to "try" to be ornery......

It was a teasing sarcasm, Pergy along the lines of your last statement...you have no need to "try" to be ornery, you just know how to hit those questions others aren't willing to ask (where's the chicken smiley?)

 

[LawrenceU]

*gasp!* Not Pergy! Aren't you supposed to think the best of the the brethren?

I can smell the sarcasm from here!

It was an HONEST question. A lot of women also seem to like the Phantom of the Opera, but among the church folks I know Pride and Prejudice seems even more popular.


By the way,

When you are as well-practiced at being ornery as I am, one does not need to "try" to be ornery......

It was a teasing sarcasm, Pergy along the lines of your last statement...you have no need to "try" to be ornery, you just know how to hit those questions others aren't willing to ask (where's the chicken smiley?)

Right here:

 

[py3ak]

okay guys.....I am sold. I am going to try to find a copy of the A and E version and watch it with my Hunny next month.

A good decision. We could have loaned it to you. There is more subtlety at play in the interactions with Mr. Collins than you might suspect.

 

[Skyler]

Pride and prejudice are wrong. They should be replaced with humility and an open mind.

 

[LawrenceU]

okay guys.....I am sold. I am going to try to find a copy of the A and E version and watch it with my Hunny next month.

Oh, my dear brother, what every shall we do with you now?





Just kidding. Have fun.

 

[rbcbob]

Martin watched the BBC recording with me, twice. THATS love! It is around 5,5 hours.
I absolutely love it. And I´ve seen it at least 10 times. It is nice to see a girly movie where you dont have to reel foreward all the time.(To avoid improper scenes)

Good for you Martin!

 

[Galatians220]

A lot of women also seem to like the Phantom of the Opera

This is a bit , but I'm just wondering (maybe should do a poll): am I the only one here (women only) who has always considered "Phantom..." to be (1) more than a little creepy (in fact, for me, the Creep Factor goes off the chart), no matter who's playing whom, and (2) a big fat nothingburger?

I know it's supposed to be a modernized classic, but -- who... cares...?

(My apologies to anyone I may have unwittingly and unwillingly offended with this woefully unschooled opinion of "Phantom of the Opera." It just always seemed to me to be such a waste of good theater space, for so many years, at the Pantages Theater in Toronto. When I saw it in Detroit, I came away thinking, "So many socks to sort; so little time..." )

Margaret

 

[David'sBeloved]

Margaret, I completely agree

 

[KMK]

A lot of women also seem to like the Phantom of the Opera

This is a bit , but I'm just wondering (maybe should do a poll): am I the only one here (women only) who has always considered "Phantom..." to be (1) more than a little creepy (in fact, for me, the Creep Factor goes off the chart), no matter who's playing whom, and (2) a big fat nothingburger?

I know it's supposed to be a modernized classic, but -- who... cares...?

(My apologies to anyone I may have unwittingly and unwillingly offended with this woefully unschooled opinion of "Phantom of the Opera." It just always seemed to me to be such a waste of good theater space, for so many years, at the Pantages Theater in Toronto. When I saw it in Detroit, I came away thinking, "So many socks to sort; so little time..." )

Margaret

It is a classic. Classic vanity. Nothing by Lloyd Weber will be considered 'classic' 200 years from now.

 

[Idelette]

A lot of women also seem to like the Phantom of the Opera

This is a bit , but I'm just wondering (maybe should do a poll): am I the only one here (women only) who has always considered "Phantom..." to be (1) more than a little creepy (in fact, for me, the Creep Factor goes off the chart), no matter who's playing whom, and (2) a big fat nothingburger?

I know it's supposed to be a modernized classic, but -- who... cares...?

(My apologies to anyone I may have unwittingly and unwillingly offended with this woefully unschooled opinion of "Phantom of the Opera." It just always seemed to me to be such a waste of good theater space, for so many years, at the Pantages Theater in Toronto. When I saw it in Detroit, I came away thinking, "So many socks to sort; so little time..." )

Margaret

LOL! Margaret, I completely agree with you as well! I've never watched the entire thing, because it does make me feel creepy!! Its just such an odd storyline, and I don't find it entertaining at all!

 

[Hadassah]

A lot of women also seem to like the Phantom of the Opera

This is a bit , but I'm just wondering (maybe should do a poll): am I the only one here (women only) who has always considered "Phantom..." to be (1) more than a little creepy (in fact, for me, the Creep Factor goes off the chart), no matter who's playing whom, and (2) a big fat nothingburger?

I know it's supposed to be a modernized classic, but -- who... cares...?

(My apologies to anyone I may have unwittingly and unwillingly offended with this woefully unschooled opinion of "Phantom of the Opera." It just always seemed to me to be such a waste of good theater space, for so many years, at the Pantages Theater in Toronto. When I saw it in Detroit, I came away thinking, "So many socks to sort; so little time..." )

Margaret

I agree. But they have the greatest costumes in the new one. Especially the lead caracter.

 

[Montanablue]

The storyline in Phantom is a bit creepy, I suppose, but the music is superb. (in my opinion). I also think the plot touches on grace and redemption - its not a theological work by any means, but I found some of the themes really interesting.

 

[Southern Presbyterian]

Phantom of the Opera --- THANKS! Now I'll have that stupid song playing in my head for days......

 

[Vonnie Dee]

Well for the guys that really don't want to lose their man points for watching or reading P and P, I have a librarian friend that told me she was reading Pride and Predjudice and Zombies. I thought she was telling me that she was reading two books. I said WoW! I love Jane Austen. She corrected me and said that was the title of one book. Perhaps reading about Mr. Darcy getting his face eaten by zombies will help "man up" Jane.

 

[LadyFlynt]

The storyline in Phantom is a bit creepy, I suppose, but the music is superb. (in my opinion). I also think the plot touches on grace and redemption - its not a theological work by any means, but I found some of the themes really interesting.

The book (yes, there is a novel) was really creepy. I love the music though!

 

[Pergamum]

Yes, I don't even know the story of Phantom, but it seems to romanticise a stalker situation doesn't it.

 

[LadyFlynt]

Yes, I don't even know the story of Phantom, but it seems to romanticise a stalker situation doesn't it.

No.

 

[Pergamum]

Can I have a synopsis of Phantom so I need not see it.

 

[LadyFlynt]

The Phantom of the Opera (2004) - Plot summary

There is a lady, a hero, and a villain. However, there is created both terror and pity where the villain is concerned. There is background as to how the villain became the way he is and how he came to haunt the theatre with his musical genius (the kind act of the older choreographer and former prima donna).