So I watched this movie this weekend. My wonderful husband kept himself busy for two-three hour periods so I could watch this. To give him the benefit of the doubt, he really did try to watch the whole thing with me, but after the first 30 minutes, he couldn't take it any longer.
I thought for the longest time I had seen this, but after watching it, I realized it must have been something else, or perhaps I was dreaming, but holy cow did I ever love this movie!! I am really wanting to add this to my personal collection. Not only was the acting wonderful, but the scenery (Colin Firth as well as the English countryside) and the costumes were gorgeous! When the movie was finished, I looked at Eric and told him I was born 150 years too late. I don't belong in this century. Being the realist that he is, he then reminded me that they didn't have indoor plumbing or hair dryers back in those days. Spoil sport!!
I've decided to try to read the story again. I am an avid reader, but I could never get past the third or fourth chapter of Pride and Prejudice. There was just something about it I couldn't get past. After seeing the movie and being able to picture things in my head a little bit better, I have decided to give it a go again.
If I start saying things like "thither" and other such classic English phrases, you'll know why
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I cannot read this type of literature, either, unless it were to be required of me. I don't think I tried this one, but I did try Sense and Sensibility and I just couldn't do it. I love to read, but I can only read fiction that has a fast-moving storyline.
Hey Becky!!
Oooooh, I just love it! I'm actually sitting here staring at the 2006 P&P DVD from the library, with Kiera Knightly and the-guy-who-isn't-Colin-Firth-but-should-be. ;o)
What a wonderful hubby to attempt to watch it with you...props to him for that!
P.S. I'm a huge Jane Austen fan, but I also sometimes find myself not being entertained to my highest through the first few chapters. Trust me, it's part of her charm. All of a sudden you're like, "I could never put this book down!!" The characters come to life quite rapidly without you even knowing it. Northanger Abbey is a good one for getting right into the story from the first sentence (best of all Miss Austen's 'first sentences' in my opinion). It's pretty satirical and written when she was young.
Have a wonderful week, lady-o!
P.S. Such a beautiful blog header!
Hi. I saw your Office comment on Kelly's blog. Nice to meet you.
I just love this Pride and Prejudice series. My children bought it for me for Mother's Day one year. I simply must watch it at least two or three times a year. I too belong to that era (or possibly the prairie era).:)
Have you seen Becoming Jane? I really liked this movie too.
Have a lovely evening!
Gina