I liked the latest P&P, but then I actually like Keira, unlike most fans. And, I know, blasphemy, but I liked McFadyen's Darcy more than Firth's; he gave Darcy a shyness and vulnerability that I found much more appealing. And Brenda Blethyn's Mrs. Bennet was actually sympathetic, where the one in the mini-series was so horrible, it made me wonder why someone hadn't bludgeoned her to death.
Actually, I find it really hard to compare the two versions. It's next to impossible for a 2-hour film to be anywhere near as representative of the novel as a 5-hour mini-series, so I'm much more forgiving of the film.
Btw, if you didn't catch Cranford on PBS, you might consider Netflixing it. Philip Glenister is terrific, and Martin Shaw has a small role, which was a wonderful surprise.
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Actually, I find it really hard to compare the two versions. It's next to impossible for a 2-hour film to be anywhere near as representative of the novel as a 5-hour mini-series, so I'm much more forgiving of the film.
Btw, if you didn't catch Cranford on PBS, you might consider Netflixing it. Philip Glenister is terrific, and Martin Shaw has a small role, which was a wonderful surprise.