The mail today brought the DVD of 2005’s Pride & Prejudice. There are many things that make this version weaker than my beloved 1995 mini-series (casting, pacing, filming decisions), but it’s still P&P and makes me happy. Part of the bonus features is the US ending of the movie – I’d heard about it, but I must say I’m definitely glad they chose not to release it in the theatres over here like that. Just. Wrong. *shudders*

On the other hand I can pay more attention to the supporting cast now, which is at times really excellent. I’ve always rather liked Mary, for example, and here she’s just lovely. And I do like Mrs. Bennett much better here, because she seems less like a caricature and more like a real person.

I have decided that I also absolutely need to have the 1980 mini-series as part of my P&P collection (which also includes an imported VHS of the 1940 movie (the one with Lawrence Olivier). Compare and contrast seems to be the way to go with book adaptions – you can just pick all the best parts from the different versions… 😀