Pride & Prejudice2005

My warmest felicitations on this fine evening, Sunday, the second of November. I hope that I find you in amiable spirits enough to regard my latest cinematic experience, the viewing of one Pride & Prejudice.  This film is an incredibly charming relic of a near incomprehensible time. While certainly class issues do still plague modern society, it is nowhere near the degree as featured in this film or the time depicted therein.  While incredibly romantic in aspects, I find myself, due in no small part to my own lack of knowledge, disinterested in many of the comings and goings featured here. The obsession with class and social hierarchy is completely foreign to me and tiresome. The rules and regulations laid upon these people seem detrimental in their unnecessarily stringent nature. Truly, the common practices seem an obvious burden to the Bennet family, who would obviously prefer to live in quiet peace and freedom.  Aside from the complex triviality of the iron-fisted and unspoken laws that are bequeathed on these people to follow, I find this an incredibly lovely film. In all earnestness, the journey Elizabeth Bennet takes and, by its nature, us, the audience, in turn, to learn and grow closer to Mr. Darcy is delightful to watch. This is indeed the predecessor to many tropes and clichés that abound today. But here, it works by the inherence of its clear originality.  And as well as a surprisingly enjoyable story, there are many, many moments that are framed with exquisite precision, creating a beauty that is aligned with the art that was adored during this time. So many pictures that would be fitting on the wall of any modest palace.  While this is assuredly not my favorite film, I undoubtedly found its viewing a most enjoyable experience that I would be shocked if I would not partake in its viewing again at some time in the relatively near future.  I have the honor to be your obedient servant, Count Lazare de Cagliostro