Pride and Prejudice Adaptations Amin Sijelmassi Aaron Jordan
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1995 TV Series Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth as Elizabeth Bennet and Darcy Popular success Emphasis on sex and money Much of the novel's dialogue left intact Costumes Large reception Positive critical response
Bridget Jones's Diary Modern spinoff (2001) Based on Pride and Prejudice and 1995 BBC adaptation. Colin Firth as Mark Darcy Controversy Casting American Renée Zellweger as British heroine Received mostly positive reviews
Pride & Prejudice 2005 film Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Bennet Greater deviation from the text Earlier time period Costumes More rural setting Emphasis on realism, romanticism and family Universally acclaimed Time constraints
Textual Spinoffs Pride and Prejudice and Zombies 2009 parody novel Alternative universe version of Regency-era England Mr. Bennet guides his daughters in martial arts and weapons training Good reception
Textual Spinoffs Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife Picks up the story after their wedding Happiest, most in-love couple imaginable Elizabeth settles into her role as mistress of a large household Filled with erotic encounters Spicy wedding night
Films vs. Original Book Bridget Jones's Diary: ht0tp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbv_hz3WzhU 1995 TV Series: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBgaO9Va5cA