I have to admit, I'm a sucker for romantic dramas, but particularly those made by the BBC. Those Brits know how to do suppressed romantic attraction oh so very well. And Jane Austen novels are particularly well-suited for such.
I have watched this series over and over, and I'm as delighted each time as if it were the first. It's quite the ultimate, and my absolute favorite. (sigh) And, of course, the novel is one of my all-time favorite books. (I was a bit disappointed with the recent film version. It just can't compare to the mini-series.)
I also adored "Sense and Sensibility".... the 1995 film is wonderful, but the book is fantastic! Another Jane Austen-put-to-film-favorite of mine is Persuasion. Emma was, of course, delightful, but Mansfield Park was just OK.
But last night I watched this, and I must say Elizabeth Gaskell's novel could give ol' Jane a run for her money in the repressed attraction department. I quite enjoyed it, and heartily recommend it, though I think nothing will ever take the place of "Pride and Prejudice" in my sappy, romantic heart. (sigh)
And as for leading men, no one can hold a candle to Colin Firth. (sigh, sigh, sigh) I think I would watch him in just about anything, but here are a few I can recommend. (I tried to put these in order, but I couldn't.... they are all excellent. However, Pride and Prejudice is definitely #1.) So, go rent one today.
Pride and Prejudice (did I mention I love this?)
The Importance of Being Earnest
Bridget Jones's Diary*
Love Actually*
Nanny McPhee
A Month in the Country
*I can only recommend these if they are the edited versions that I saw.
Did you see the newest master piece theatre of Jane Eyre? It was on PBS this winter. I LOVED It! Totally with you on these shows!
ReplyDeleteOkay, this is where we're different. I'm not such a big movie watcher. And I didn't like Nanny McPhee.
ReplyDeleteOh Emily,
ReplyDeleteI'm so sad that you don't like movies. But we can still be kindred spirits, right? :)
Jen, thanks for the tip! I will get that for my next big laundry folding session. :P
Oh, didn't you love this movie? If you liked this, you have to watch Wives and Daughters and then you HAVE to invite me to watch it with you!! It's soooooooooooo good. By the way, I had a really funny dream about your children last night that I have to tell you.
ReplyDeleteWe are totally on the same BBC/English Romantic Drama/Colin Firth page. These are all my faves. I'll have to watch your recommendation though. Does Jay watch with you? If so, willingly?
ReplyDeleteI have been a fan of North and South for a long time - I loved the book also. Have you seen the new Jane Erye put out by the BBC. If you haven't, you need to get it! I loved it. Make sure it's the most recent one. The older one - I hated.
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