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Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice (6 Piece Collector's Box Set) [VHS] | ![Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice (6 Piece Collector's Box Set) [VHS]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21J52J46ESL._SL160_.jpg) | Director: Simon Langton
Actors: Colin Firth, Jennifer Ehle, Alison Steadman, Benjamin Whitrow, Susannah Harker
Studio: AE Home Video
Category: Video
List Price: $39.95
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Seller: cyberkhan
Rating:  1773 reviews
Sales Rank: 50
Format: Box set, Collector's Edition, Color, NTSC
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 6
Running Time: 300 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.4
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 6.7 x 4.3
ISBN: 6303921248
UPC: 733961154009
EAN: 9786303921242
ASIN: 6303921248
Theatrical Release Date: January 14, 1996
Release Date: December 23, 1996
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Jane Austen's classic novel of 1813, IPride and Prejudice/I, still wins the hearts of countless schoolgirls with its romantic story of Elizabeth Bennet and her Mr. Darcy. Now, the 1996 BBC miniseries is winning over adults, with its faithful adaptation, gorgeous scenery, and superb acting.p The essence of the story is the antagonism between Mr. Darcy, a wealthy single man who believes Elizabeth to be beneath him, and Elizabeth, who upon being insulted at a dance by the aloof Darcy refuses to associate with him in any manner. Austen evokes incredible tension with the wit and flirtation of the two characters, and director Simon Langton (who also directed IUpstairs Downstairs/I) successfully translates the repartee and conflict in this six-hour miniseries. Dialogue, for the most part, is painstakingly replicated, except when fleshing out and smoothing for modern sensibilities was necessary. Darcy, for instance, is drawn out, giving his personality significantly more depth. The acting sweeps you away to Regency England: Jennifer Ehle (of IWilde/I) is convincing as the obstinate Elizabeth, who, despite her mother's attempts to marry her off, spurs the attentions of Darcy. And Colin Firth (of IThe English Patient/I) will have women everywhere longing for a Mr. Darcy of their own.p For those who have been on an Austen binge--enjoying such excellent adaptations as ISense and Sensibility/I and IPersuasion/I--this miniseries will round out the ultimate Austen video library. For those new to these romantic period pieces, this version of IPride and Prejudice/I will have you hooked and longing for more. One caveat, however: plan to watch it in an entire day, because very few have the self-control to not watch all six hours in a single sitting. I--Jenny Brown/Ip p span class="h1"strongBeyond iPride and Prejudice/i/strong/span table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="4" cellpadding="4" tr align="center" valign="top" class="tiny" td width="33%" img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000244FFU.01.TZZZZZZZ.jpg" border="0"br So you'd like to... Watch a Jane Austen Novel/td td width="33%" img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000068QOG.01.TZZZZZZZ.jpg" border="0"br So you'd like to... Watch a Charles Dickens Novel/td td width="33%" img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000AYEIWC.01.TZZZZZZZ.jpg" border="0"br Visit the AE Home Video DVD Store/td /tr /table /p p span class="h1"strongStills from IPride and Prejudice/I (click for larger image)/strong/span table border="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%" cellspacing="4"p p tr align="center" valign="top" tdimg border="0" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/dvd/pnp/pnp-1s.jpg"br /tdp tdimg border="0" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/dvd/pnp/pnp-2-s.jpg"br p tdimg border="0" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/dvd/pnp/pnp-17-s.jpg"br /td /td /tr tr align="center" valign="top" td img border="0" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/dvd/pnp/pnp-10-s.jpg"br /tdp tdimg border="0" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/dvd/pnp/pnp-11-s.jpg"br /tdp tdimg border="0" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/dvd/pnp/pnp-18-s.jpg"br /td /tr /table p
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Hailed as "the best Austen of all" by The New York Times and deemed "one of the best things ever done for television anywhere" by Sneak Previews, this brilliant adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel is AE's most popular title ever. Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth (Shakespeare in Love) star in this Emmy-winning production.
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 This version is much like the VHS September 3, 2010
Kayealoha (Simi Valley, CA)
If you're into Pride Prejudice as much as I am (Yeh, you know who you are) then you may have every version of the Jennifer Ehle/Colin Firth mini-series available (as do I). This is not about the story or the acting --hello, it's the best! This is about this particular edition of the work. I must admit that the color and the digital mastering is engaging. I couldn't believe that I actually saw things I hadn't noticed before (and I've watched it so many times you can hear the collective groans of my family when the music starts to play). But I was disappointed with this edition since it follows the mini-series daily chapter breaks (the VHS edition) in lieu of the DVD version where the story flows nearly seamlessly. It would have been a far better value had they digitally colorized that version instead. Bah Humbug! But for the price, PP Lovers, it was worth it. Like I said before, you'll love all the new things you'll see in this much more enhanced version.
 best make of Pride and Prejudice August 31, 2010
Melissa Riollano (NYC)
This particular make of Pride and Prejudice is a classic for a reason. It's most accurate to the book and the acting is so similar to how the characters are portrayed, it's uncanny. The best 6 hour movie of my life! Definitely recommend. Dare you to watch it ;)
Pride and Prejudice August 29, 2010
S. Peterson
One of my all time favorites and this is my favorite version. Worth the time to watch, then apply the messages personally.
BEST RESTORED EDITION EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! August 27, 2010
A. Lowe (TN, USA)
I've seen the older version of "Pride and Prejudice" and this version tops it!! ALL FANS OF "PRIDE AND PREJUDICE" WILL NOT BE DISSAPOINTED!!! I really enjoy this version. The color is rich and crisp. I'm very happy with the progress of the filming! It is worth rebuying if you have already bought the older version. Trust me ^_^
 where is the rest of the story?????? August 18, 2010
veryangrycustomer
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
On July 16th I ordered my favorite movie, Pride and Prejudice, however when I sat down to watch it low and behold one third of the movie was missing. Now I'm attempting to return it using the "easy return policy" but I can't return it because it has been opened. What would you suggest I do to get the omitted portion of the movie. Also, how about a return of the overcharge, I paid $28.49 for a partial movie that you are now selling for $19.49.
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