Okay so the guy who plays Darcy I wouldn’t usually find handsome, but when you finally get to know him in the movie he just becomes so so so handsome to me like yeeeeessss please
You're totally right! I always hear people commenting on couples like "I don't know what he/she sees in her/him, he/she is much prettier" but that's just the example of how people don't always get attracted to someone just because of one's looks. When I first met this guy (later he became my first boyfriend), I wasn't attracted to him physically, but he turned out to be so charming and caring, and in my eyes became much more handsome in every way possible. Our relationship eventually came to an end but still, he is a great person and we had a fun time together.
Exactly I didn't understand the hype, but when he introduced his sister and laughs about how bad lizzy is at piano, his smile made me fall in love with him.
Every Darcy is like this. I have no idea how they do it but they become sooo handsome eveytimeee. My friend was the same she liked Bingley first and then it turned into darcy.
Okay but the way that Mr. Darcy asked what the best way to encourage affection was, and Elizabeth answered 'dancing,' so he asked her to dance at the next ball
am I the only one who thinks that Darcy progressively becomes more handsome as the movie goes on? Like at first I didn't really find him attractive but then by the end of the film he's so dashing?
I think that also has to do with the costuming, I think the costume designer talked about removing layers so at the end of the movie he both feels and looks more relaxed.
@@TheDancerMacabre No, Stockholm Syndrome is when you kidnap someone, and hold them hostage. The captor will basically tell a sob story and win over the victim who has been kidnapped, and the victims will soon learn to sympathize (and maybe love) their captor. The term is derrived from a bank robbery that took place in Stockholm. Where several people robbed a bank, and basically adapted some type of toxic relationship with the hostages. So, when the bank robbery was over, none of the hostages would testify because they felt sympathy for their captors despite being mistreated and (obviously) traumatized.
Someone more eloquent than me once said that the reason everyone dreams of a Mr Darcy isn't that he's rich or handsome, it's that he Listens to Lizzie and tries to Do Better. She says dancing is the best way for breeding affection? He asks her to dance. She accuses him of doing wrong by both Jane and Wickham and he writes a letter explaining his actions and Tries To Fix the Jane situation because he realises that he was wrong. THAT is what we want in a man!
@@LA_HA Yes. Read the book. Elizabeth started off with her prejudice when Darcy said that comment about her and then her prejudices grew when Wickham told her some misinformation about Darcy, regarding their falling out, then she was mad at Darcy when he ruined Jane's chance at happiness with Bingley, so eventually she lets go of her prejudice and opens her heart more and sees the real Darcy.
@@summerrose8110 Yes, I remember that. But, I guess what I'm wondering is if her feelings for Darcy are real. Some of her remarks and the time markers for her changes are sus. Like visiting Darcy's estate at Pemberley and falling in love with it, thinking about how she could've been mistress. The convo with Jane admitting that's when she started to change her mind about Darcy. Lizzie's arrogance was such that I wonder if she didn't become competitive after Jane the beautiful one gets a rich husband in Bingley; and even plain jane Charlotte had a good arrangement with Collins, though Lizzie turned him down; and Wickham sudden running off with the red-headed heiress and then Lydia. Plus, a few other instances in the book/movies/series make me wonder if she changed her Mind rather than her Heart. haha What do you think? Is it possible?
@@LA_HA This why you need to read the book first. Jane Austen gives more detail on Elizabeth's thoughts and how she feels wrong for being so prejudiced against Darcy. She almost feels at war with herself, because she thought he was a bad person. Although the truth is she was given some bad information on Darcy and that fueled her dislike of him, but when Darcy wrote that letter to her explaining his side, she now sees his perspective and opens her heart more to Darcy.
@@summerrose8110 Yes, I recall that part in the book when I read it, however, that wasn't the only thing Lizzie thought after that. She knows Darcy's in love with her and she does think other thoughts that, again, are a bit suspect. I sometimes listen to the audiobook when I'm trying to relax. I'll think about this more the next time I read or listen to the novel.
Me too ! As if he was struck by lightning. Knowing that women at that time, usually had to wear gloves and men weren't allowed to just touch their bare hands, makes it so much better, since it shows, that he really wanted to be close to her, from the get go.
@@soleil7259 I thought it was bc he was too prideful abt it at first that’s why he acted so SHOOK and in a way annoyed by flexing his hand in that way 🤔 kinda like “OH GOD UNPLEASANT” 🖐 but then he changes his mind ofc. Wasn’t that why Elizabeth was kinda like 🤨 😟
@@FriedRice3519 Nope, what D.O. said. During the 19th century, gentlemen (unless close) were not allowed touch a woman's bare hand. It was considered either impolite or outright ungentlemanly unless there was some closeness or another reason of the sort. Because of this, him helping Lizzie up was considering MASSIVELY striking, and that's why Darcy flexed his hand. Because he had done something very 'intense'. Because of that, it makes me giggle allllllllll the time.
Also, Lydia eloping was considered a huge fucking scandal back then, and the fact she had lived three days with him in London alone or so was even bigger
And if she never actually married after having spent that much time with a man unchaperoned, then every single sister's reputation would also be tarred with the same brush. Its likely none of them would ever be able to marry. What Darcy did for them was HUGE.
In the Lizzie Bennet Diaries, Wickham threatens to release a sex tape online without her consent. Obviously it's a whole different adaptation but I think it gives a good modern equivalent of how it would've affected them socially.
Since this was during the Napoleonic Wars being in the militia was not a very high status position since it suggested you weren't suitable or courageous enough for the actual Army who were overseas actually fighting. It was used to show how childish Lizzie's sisters were that they were so easily impressed by someone in the militia just because they wore a uniform.
@@summerrose8110 Oh, I don't believe she's talking about the town. She's referring to the company of officers and why they were moving around England instead of going off to actually fight in the war going on. If you watch, or read, the Sharpe novels, it discusses this kind of thing in detail. Sean Bean, who plays Boromir in The Fellowship of the Ring and Ned Stark in Game of Thrones plays Sharpe, the lead character... and doesn't die. haha
Fun fact: the last scene was made just for American audiences. Original (european) version ends with mr Bennett's laugh because it's more true to the book (no kissing etc.), but during american pre-screening american viewers were so shocked that there's no kiss between Darcy and Lizzy that they forced Joe Wright to add one last scene. Honestly I didn't know it existed 'till I saw it on youtube couple of years ago.
I think it's just in America bc as someone from Latin America my DVD had it as an "extra" scene that you have to look for and in Netflix now it also ends with Mr Bennet.
Everyone stopped talking when Mr. Collins introduced himself to Darcy because back then it was extremely rude to just walk up and introduce yourself to someone. You had to have a mutual acquaintance do it. So many social rules and graces had to be followed back then
@4Freedom4All True but even so Mr Collins had plenty of people within his own party who he could have asked to introduce him to Mr Darcy, to do so like he did was seen as presumptuous. The TV series does a better job of showing the potential negative effects the various Bennets and Mr Collins have with their actions at Mr Bingley's ball.
@4Freedom4All Yeah I'd agree with that. I like how in the novel and the TV series Jane says that while Mr Collins might not be the most sensible, he's at least respectable and his marriage to Charlotte is a fairly suitable match. I think Austin does satirise Mr Collins slightly but also writes him with a little sympathy too, as the church was a respectable profession and she had her own family experiences with it. It's funny I was re-watching the TV series only last month with my mother and we both agreed the wet shirt swimming scenes with Mr Darcy were just unnecessary.
I'd like to point out that Mathew (Mr. Darcy) and Keira (Miss Elizabeth) had such great chemistry between them, that when shooting the first proposal in the rain they actually kissed even though it wasn't on script, that's how bug the tension between them was hahahah
@@ems5454 There are a few videos of the making of the movie and in one of them it is mencioned ^^ or maybe it was on the director comments xs not sure, but i remember it was the director who said it
@@minus21334 No, that was the "American ending". What I mean is during filming, in one of the takes for the rain proposal the chemistry between them was a lot and they kissed. It wasn't included on the movie since it wasn't on script and it wasn't supposed to happen.
I love how Darcy says that a woman has to "imrpove her mind by extensive reading" to be accompished and for a slight moment he is watching at Elizabeth. Also his sister is playing the same melody Elizabeth was at Rosings, which is such a small but adorable detail
Also the fact, that he stands next to his sister, while playing as a sign of bonding. He also does the same with lizzy, when he walks up to her at his aunts mansion. It's his way of trying to be near the people, that he loves.
The reason the mother wants her daughters to get married is if they don't they will all end up as the "unwanted cousins" that relatives have to support after their father dies. Like Jane Eyre.
@@aquiamorgan2416 also, Lizzy admits that their education is somewhat lacking, so getting a position as a Lady Governess may be have been somewhat difficult, particularly for the younger sisters - excepting Mary who studied far too much and had almost zero intellect as a result (if that makes sense)
And the Bennet sisters couldn't even work as governess' since to be a governess you had to have been educated by one yourself, and mrs Bennet educated them all so they quite literally had to be married off
Love this film. I wish more people reacted to it. Favorite part is the carriage scene. I didn’t know people don’t touch unless they’re married, possibly courting. So when he touched her hand and helped her into the carriage she freaked and stared at him and he flexed his hand like he was savoring the feel of hers. Absolutely love that moment.
Yes, I read somewhere that they could only touch while dancing and that's why there were so many dances because that was the way men could courtship a woman. And regarding the hand thing, besides what you said. According to the book another thing that is going on in his mind is that he realized that he liked Elizabeth more than what he thought and he already didn't want to like her, so when he saw that he couldn't control himself he is basically angry at himself for it. And that's why he convinces his friend to leave because he knew that if he stayed he wouldn't be able to fight it anymore. Basically he was scared.
I am not a romantic person at all, but when he strides through the fog and tells her "you have bewitched me body and soul" and stutters when he says "I love you" ALWAYS hits. So good.
I love that when Lizzie tells Mr. Darcy that she loves to walk he later WALKS ALL THE WAY TO HER to propose the second time. He frickin listened to her! He listened to something small that she had said. I love this movie so much! The only thing I would change is Lizzie's response to his final proposal. Like girl, this man just passionately professed his love to you for the second time and all you have to say is 'your hands are cold' *sigh* GURL.
I was thinking the same thing but thinking about it, her saying more would really be too much. Her response for her was pretty spot on, also you could think of the saying "colds hands warm heart". She also kisses his hands, almost like promising to warm them from now on.
@@whatreallymatters571 while I see your point, I still disagree. Lizzie didn't have to say more on top of "your hands are cold." She could have said anything else. Anything. Personally, wish she had kissed his hand and asked "do you dance Mr. Darcy?" Like do you know how ADORABLE that would have been? Bringing everything full circle.
but guys! the first time darcy proposes to lizzie in the rain, he says to her, "please do me the honor of accepting my hand" and the second time he proposes, lizzie takes his hand and kisses it. i think it's really sweet :)
Fun fact. That scene is only in the US release. Here in the UK it ends with Mr Bennet saying "Im quite at me leasure". It was addd on to the end of the US release because the film studio felt American audiences would be annoyed if there was no on screen kiss.
@@thelibertini3757 yes 🤣 for years I would watch it in my country without the kiss. I would be so sad that it ended like that and more because of that rain scene. Then one day I saw the alternative ending and I was so surprised and angry and happy. All at the same time 🤣
Wickham skipped town because of his debts in Brighton that not even the regiment could protect him from, he took Lydia along because she's lively and pretty and incredibly naive, just figured he'd have some fun. The minute the town where the Bennett live heard about the him running off with Lydia suddenly everybody was talking about his gambling debts and debts to every 'tradesmen' in town. I think it's safe to say it's likely to be years before Lydia realises that Wickham never meant to marry her at all, some might say she's a little stupid.
It's very sad, in the end of the novel it is said that he eventually gets bored of her and although she "loves" him for a bit more, she will feel the same way. What a mess.
@@drariet9190 and unfortunately they never learn how to be frugal or careful with their money, though they'll always find someone willing to lend them enough to start again in another town even though the Darcys won't.
Also, I think even though he was making himself look presentable and somewhat courages to stand up to Darcy and tried to look unbothered/scared by him, I thought even at the second ball that he is a coward who can't do the things he promised and he was only words, not acts
She was too naive to realize he never loved her and didn’t realize the scandal she had cause... he also became indifferent towards her after like a year and she stayed smitten for a few more before she realized😭 I always feel bad when I realize she was only 16 and Wickham took advantage of her and now she’s stuck in a loveless marriage and her husband can’t support them
They NEEDED to be married. Women had a hard time owning their own property. Typically, women needed a husband to survive or they'd be relying on the males in the family (that would take over the estate when the patriarchy died) for an allowance, etc ... It sucked
More or less...women could own property just fine, the problem was that families would often favour the male heir since he would be the one passing on the last name (and titles if he had one). The case of the bennet girls was a bit trickier. Some high class families (because yes, the bennetts were considered 2nd class citizents just like mr darcy, just didn't have the money or conections) had the "tradition" of declaring that their property could only be inherited by the males of that family (one of the bennet ancesters probably wanted to prevent the property to fall into another family name). So no house and land for them. However, had mr. Bennet been smarter with their finances and maybe tried to make money from the products in their land and such, he would have been able to leave that money to his dauthers. He just...acted like a rich noble man that spended his time on unprofitablle hobbies and hoped that his dauthers (at least the two eldest) would marry well.
@4Freedom4All Looking into their living standards, wouldn't that imply, that the bennetts are part of 2nd class, since they were actually able, to have maids and stuff ? I thought upper first class would be high royalty and lower first class, royals lower in line of the crown. Second upper class people like aristocrates or mr. darcy, who is rich and has a very good and stable income. Lower upper class the bennetts and then third are the peasants and other workers and 4th would be the really poor people.
@4Freedom4All Oh i am fully aware that in those times, people had a lot of dirt on their hands, to live a lifestyle like that. I don't romanticize this era at all but i don't take the serious that serious, since it's mainly about their love story.
@@soleil7259 Slavery wasn't accepted in Britain at the time. Some who owned plantations in the colonies might be slave owners, but even that was often looked down on by many. Jane Austen definitely wasn't a fan of slavery, so her romantic hero wouldn't have owned any.
The reason why the ending was so positive for everyone is because it's the opposite of the real life of Jane Austen, the author of this book. She and her sister never married and she said that her characters would always have happier stories. Watch Becoming Jane, it's a movie about Jane Austen and her real life and it's the complete opposite of P&P.
8:47 You don't seem to realize HOW BIGGER this scene is because at least Elizabeth should have been wearing gloves, THEY WERE NOT SUPPOSED TO TOUCH EACH OTHER BARE SKIN AT THAT TIME (and that's why every person loving this story is dying at this moment. every.damn.time)
Mr Darcy's second proposal makes me believe that somewhere in this world there're people who are able to love someone unconditionally without any hesitation - I believe in their happiness. And this is quite enough for me to be happy by myself.
I think Darcy was head over heels at first sight. The way he quickly looked away from her at the public ball, homie knew he was a goner and tried sooooo hard to resist.
@@PsalmoftheStars in the mini series they depicted him very well as we see everytime he is questioned about her or someone says anything about her/her family he will quickly make himself look like he doesn't care or he is not interested at all, but his body language says otherwise
It's easy to forget this film is already 16 years old. It still holds up a 100%, the story is still enchanting and witty, the cinematography is gorgeous and the music and acting is outstanding. I watch Pride and Prejudice at least once a year and am still not bored with it.
There have been times in my life where I had this movie on repeat, all day, every day, for weeks. It’s my absolute comfort movie, the music, the dialogue, I just want it playing in the background of my life. Ugh, I love it so much💕 *Edit, yes y’all, I do it with the 6 hour A&E version as well🥰🥰🥰
@@LA_HA same....and then my favorite scenes, like the proposal-refusal at Rosings. Such a great scene. Or Darcy diving (and resurfacing😍) into the pond at Netherfield. Now where did I put my DVDs, need to watch again today!
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOVIES OF ALL TIME AAAA im so glad you reacted to it!! And I'm glad you were able to kind of get out of your slump!! I love watching your reactions a lot!! Keep up the good work!!
I'm so happy you gave the hand flex the importance it deserves lmao Also, about why Whickham would run away with Lydia. It's explained in the book that his gambling got him into trouble with some people and basically was devoid of honor (which u know was a big thing in that time) due to not paying his debts. So he was planning in running and Lydia, who he had been stringing along as you realized, "made herself available". Literally like that, in the book. He never planned on running with her, he was just running and she was like "hey, can I come too?" and he was like "eh you might as well if u want" and there they went. Obviously, in Lydia's mind they were in love and always were going to marry, at some point, but he had no intentions of doing that, he was actually still planning on making himself some money by seducing and marrying some other rich girl. Of course then they were discovered and he was bought into marrying Lydia.
Serves Wickham right to be bought by the man who knew what he was, and to be forced to marry the girl he would have ruined. Darcy could take it all away if Wickham stepped out of line. What a great plot!
I don’t know why but I completely disagree. I didn’t think that they had any chemistry. I guess it’s just me. Now, Ruth Wilson’s Jane Eyre was phenomenal.
This movie is a literal masterpiece in regards to EVERYTHING! casting, acting, location, camerawork (the light y'all!!!), THE SOUNDTRACK!!!! the little things (HANDFLEX!!!) just ugh! a modern classic, for real!
IMO this movie is a masterpiece I was SHOOK the first time I watched it so then I watched it like 3 nights in a row lol. The atmosphere and visuals are everything. The casting and performances, the characters. The sarcasm. Just 10/10
11:11 You are spot on about that strapless number... no "respectable" woman would be showing her shoulders back then. They compromised on the accuracy to make Caroline stand out in the crowd and accentuate her statuesque figure. Btw I *adore* this movie, and I loved hearing the perspective of someone who isn't as familiar with the story. ✨
7:40 “I like the way he talks. It’s very dry.” lmao this is me defending my favourite characters. I also must applaud you on your meme/reaction video game. Job well done ma’am😂
The last scene when they kissed was not included in Europe and the movie just ended after Mr. Bennet says "I'm quite at my leisure", I didn't even know that scene existed until I got the DVD and it was in the extras ;P Tbh I preferred it that way, when they didn't kiss, it just felt forced when I saw it afterwards :P Loved your reaction :D
I don't think it felt forced at all, it didn't feel unnatural or anything as their chemistry was still strong and it kind of gave a hint into what daily life would be like between them. It was just a different version for a different audience, both were good, it's just down to preference.
I literally watch this movie about 4 to 5 times a year and I've had this tradition since I first saw it over 10 years ago, it's my absolute favourite and SUCH a comfort movie, it's just such a lovely world to escape into. It was so fun watching someone experience it for the first time, I had the biggest grin on my face the entire time, wonderful video!!
It's so weird sharing this girly crushy feel with everyone it's like that period of our lives is so short lived. It is fun to relive that through this movie though. :)
You won't react to it because it's probably too long but the tv series "Pride and Prejudice" is one of the most acclaimed tv series in the UK. Baby Colin Firth as mister Darcy is great
@@SophiaPhannn there’s an old UA-cam series from several years ago but still super cute called The Lizzie Bennet Dairies It’s shot like a fake vlog but it just works, you’d like it I think!
Oh my gosh I was not expecting this but im so happy you did! P&P is one of my favorite movies of all time, the music and cinematography are just superb and imho its the perfect example of a great book to screen adaption
The movies I pick have no rhyme or reason to them, so I understand why it was unexpected HAHA but I didn't expect to love it so much!!! I haven't read a book since high school, but I'm tempted to read it now..
If you ever have time, you MUST watch the 1995 mini series. This movie just does not do the story justice like that version does. The comedy, the social commentary, plus there's so much more time to build the relationships between characters... so good!
@@SophiaPhannn The movie is far better. It captures the spirit of the book better than the miniseries, which follows the book more accurately but misses the heart of the book.
@@locutusdborg126 Whatever your opinion of the series, I'm sure we can agree the series definitely captured the essence of Mrs Bennett though. I felt the series captured the satirical wit of the book a bit better but this is still a good movie
I would argue that the miniseries makes an intriguing choice to make Elizabeth and Darcy foils to one another in how they're filmed, how their dialogue is paired, things like that... which I think is quite true to the intent of Jane Austen in a lot of ways. But the 2005 movie I think was brilliantly cast and concentrated the emotion of the story very well. It arguably popularized "Darcy is awkward, not an asshole" compared to Firth's rendition in the miniseries which was definitely DECIDEDLY smug. I like them both for different reasons and frequently watch them back to back to compare them. Though I watch the 2005 edition without the American Theatrical Edit tacked on ending. I heavily dislike that bit.
The reason why Darcy stood up when Lizzy entered the room is gentleman 101: "you must always rise when a lady enters or exits from the room or the dining table."
What a joy to see someone experience Pride and Prejudice for the first time! This is one of my most favourite movies, even if it isn't that historically accurate. Just... The actors are so good and no wonder everyone drools over Darcy, he's so damn cool. Even my aromantic ass weeps for him lol
17:14 Never realized that the piano piece Lizzie was playing at the dinner is the same one Georgiana plays when Lizzie’s sneaking around and the difference in skill wow 20:58
23:08 Ever since I watched the director commentary where Joe Wright says that's a reference to domestic violence from Mr. Wickham to Lydia, that moment hits differently. Poor Lydia. I guess she's the only one who didn't get a happy ending. I really loved your commentary, it's such a joy to watch someone discover a movie you love for the first time! And this is only the second time I've seen the bonus American ending haha, I think it's sweet but superfluous. I prefer the original version without it
Nice, fun reaction to a really good movie. Darcy stood up suddenly like that when Lizzie arrived to visit Jane, because a gentleman was supposed to stand up the moment a lady entered the room, but he was so enthralled with watching her that he forgot, and then suddenly remembered. It was meant to indicate he was quite taken with her.
It was extra important in this family for the daughters to marry well since once the father died, Mr Collins was going to inherit their house & fortune. If none of them married rich, they each at least needed to marry well enough to not need family to help support them (we learn in the book that in the future Lydia relies on handouts from both Jane & Elizabeth because she & Wickham so poorly manage their money), in addition to one of them needing to marry well enough to support their mother who would be left with nowhere else to go once her husband died than a family member's house. The dad is a lot more likable here than he is in the book, where he mainly just insults his wife & daughter (except his favorite Lizzy) but is actually mainly the one responsible for their predicament since he never bothered to save up any money as a safety net for them or his wife so they wouldn't have to rely on the charity of family once he died.
Love this movie for a bite-size version of this story! Your reaction inspired me to rewatch it, which was very worth my time, thank you. Two longer versions that I highly recommend you watch, since you seemed to enjoy the romance between these two so much (but probably on your own time, no need to edit reactions to things so long unless you feel called to): -the BBC miniseries from the 90's is classic with good reason -The Lizzie Bennet Diaries is a modernized version right here on UA-cam, framed as a vlog, which might sound weird but the acting is incredible, it even won an Emmy. The tension between Lizzie and Darcy is sizzling... to me it's the most attractive portrayal of Darcy's personality, which is saying something 'cause they're all hot... damn I'm convincing myself to rewatch it again now.
I haven’t seen The Lizzie Bennett Diaries... I’ll have to check it out. Thanks for the recommend. And, to return the favor, I would recommend watching the 1980 BBC mini-series that stars Elizabeth Garvie and David Rintoul.
I haven't been able to watch this whole movie and I suspect I would dislike it, but I adore the book. It is one of only 2 love stories that I know of that I can respect at all, because it wasn't just about lust or a crush. It forced the characters to grow.
Like, I know people hold a candle for the BBC one and Colin Firth and all of that but THIS was my P&P adaptation and I love it so so much I watch it like once a year
This is one of my all time favourite movies. Austen was a genius. About Caroline's (Bingley's sister) dress showing her shoulders, it was perfectly fine to show your shoulders and decolattage at evenings. Strangely, the "modesty" standards, specially regarding the female upper body, were much loser back then than ours nowadays, as breasts weren't sexualized. Daywear was much more modest and covered, but for evenings, you could show whatever much you wanted as long as it was in fashion :) historical fashion is fun
I enjoyed your comments and editing so much, I had to leave you a comment! 💕 It is my comfort movie. I can easily watch it back to back, cause it never fails to make me feel. By the way: That scene where Darcy storms in without knocking, and then comments on the house, was his first attempt to propose. He just couldn't muster up the courage, bless him. 😭 And also a fact that I just learned recently and I think you might appreciate as well: Mr. Darcy's character development is mirrored by his clothes. The outfits started off completely closed and stiff, and end with him coming out of the mist in that long wavy coat ✨
One of your best videos, Sophia. This is my sister's favorite movie, and even though i've watched it by proxy many times, i've never paid attention to it, and now i see why it's her favorite. The acting of the main actors is on point. Keira is bewitching as always, but Mr. Darcy actor attention to detail in each expression and movement, its superb. ALSO THE SOUNDTRACK, it's a part that i have acknowledged as being amazingly beautiful. I guess this movie (and book) is so praised because it feels like a possible fairy-tale, the only magic being a couple falling in love.
Min 21:36 ok, but this moment, just this moment, the way he is looking at her and his smile. This is my favorite moment of the movie, omg is perfect and precious.
So why do I see so many people on the internet comparing Mr. Darcy to Edward Cullen? Edward is straight up abusive while Darcy is just awkward. The only two "sins" he committed were saying he didn't think Lizzie was hot (but Mrs. Bennet was talking trash about other girls the whole time and it was supposedly fine), and looking out for his friend's relationship by suggesting they break up. Other than that, he's respectful, caring, knows his boundaries, and knows how to diffuse a situation when confronted. Ladies, get yourself a Mr. Darcy!!
Wickham didn’t run away with Lidia to marry her. He seduced her and she was a fool for running away with him without a formal proposal as she would be unable to marry anyone else beside him and shame her family. That’s why the favour Darci did to Elisabeth was so big and significant and probably was the biggest factor in swaying her feelings for him.
If you want to know what happens after Lizzie and Darcy get married, the book has an epilogue which nicely tells the reader what happened to each character after the weddings of Jane and Elizabeth
"There was a happy ending for everyone. I was kind of surprised." lol That's Jane Austen for you. People always got paired off happily unlike herself in real life. :(
oh 22:34 I actually watched a whole video where a scholar Dr. Octavia... analyses the text on why whickham marries Lydia (I m sure you ll find it if you type in "why was lydia eloping with mr whickham?" , it's so interesting. she said that Lydia was under protection of the fosters and whickham would lose his reputation and his honour, but through his gambling he has already lost it, so it doesn't matter if he elops with Lydia or not. (the text says he has a gamble where he has not paid a dept of honour thus losing his honour) quite interesting
12:39 I thought so too! But when you realized she was making fun of him...I realized that too xD 21:42 what I noticed! She recalls his response to dancing! And he even give her lil smirk!
Okay so the guy who plays Darcy I wouldn’t usually find handsome, but when you finally get to know him in the movie he just becomes so so so handsome to me like yeeeeessss please
You're totally right! I always hear people commenting on couples like "I don't know what he/she sees in her/him, he/she is much prettier" but that's just the example of how people don't always get attracted to someone just because of one's looks.
When I first met this guy (later he became my first boyfriend), I wasn't attracted to him physically, but he turned out to be so charming and caring, and in my eyes became much more handsome in every way possible.
Our relationship eventually came to an end but still, he is a great person and we had a fun time together.
Exactly I didn't understand the hype, but when he introduced his sister and laughs about how bad lizzy is at piano, his smile made me fall in love with him.
Every Darcy is like this. I have no idea how they do it but they become sooo handsome eveytimeee. My friend was the same she liked Bingley first and then it turned into darcy.
exactly. he's not attractive to look at, but when you watch the movie and see his real personality....he's undeniably handsome
I always thought he was handsome .
Okay but the way that Mr. Darcy asked what the best way to encourage affection was, and Elizabeth answered 'dancing,' so he asked her to dance at the next ball
Duuuuuude, i never realized till this comment
OMG
Oh gosh :O
Trueee
My heartttttt
I'm not marrying anyone until they tell me I've bewitched them body and soul and that they love me, most ardently.
SAMEEEE
Omg😂
SAMEEEEEEEEEE T^T
Sameee
Same✋😂
am I the only one who thinks that Darcy progressively becomes more handsome as the movie goes on? Like at first I didn't really find him attractive but then by the end of the film he's so dashing?
I'm with you. At the beginning I didn't find him attractive. By the end, I was like. Sexiest man alive!
Same
I think that also has to do with the costuming, I think the costume designer talked about removing layers so at the end of the movie he both feels and looks more relaxed.
I think that's called "Stockholm Syndrome"
@@TheDancerMacabre No, Stockholm Syndrome is when you kidnap someone, and hold them hostage. The captor will basically tell a sob story and win over the victim who has been kidnapped, and the victims will soon learn to sympathize (and maybe love) their captor. The term is derrived from a bank robbery that took place in Stockholm. Where several people robbed a bank, and basically adapted some type of toxic relationship with the hostages. So, when the bank robbery was over, none of the hostages would testify because they felt sympathy for their captors despite being mistreated and (obviously) traumatized.
Someone more eloquent than me once said that the reason everyone dreams of a Mr Darcy isn't that he's rich or handsome, it's that he Listens to Lizzie and tries to Do Better. She says dancing is the best way for breeding affection? He asks her to dance. She accuses him of doing wrong by both Jane and Wickham and he writes a letter explaining his actions and Tries To Fix the Jane situation because he realises that he was wrong. THAT is what we want in a man!
Sure. But, did Lizzie change much for him?
@@LA_HA Yes. Read the book. Elizabeth started off with her prejudice when Darcy said that comment about her and then her prejudices grew when Wickham told her some misinformation about Darcy, regarding their falling out, then she was mad at Darcy when he ruined Jane's chance at happiness with Bingley, so eventually she lets go of her prejudice and opens her heart more and sees the real Darcy.
@@summerrose8110 Yes, I remember that. But, I guess what I'm wondering is if her feelings for Darcy are real. Some of her remarks and the time markers for her changes are sus. Like visiting Darcy's estate at Pemberley and falling in love with it, thinking about how she could've been mistress. The convo with Jane admitting that's when she started to change her mind about Darcy.
Lizzie's arrogance was such that I wonder if she didn't become competitive after Jane the beautiful one gets a rich husband in Bingley; and even plain jane Charlotte had a good arrangement with Collins, though Lizzie turned him down; and Wickham sudden running off with the red-headed heiress and then Lydia.
Plus, a few other instances in the book/movies/series make me wonder if she changed her Mind rather than her Heart. haha
What do you think? Is it possible?
@@LA_HA This why you need to read the book first. Jane Austen gives more detail on Elizabeth's thoughts and how she feels wrong for being so prejudiced against Darcy. She almost feels at war with herself, because she thought he was a bad person. Although the truth is she was given some bad information on Darcy and that fueled her dislike of him, but when Darcy wrote that letter to her explaining his side, she now sees his perspective and opens her heart more to Darcy.
@@summerrose8110 Yes, I recall that part in the book when I read it, however, that wasn't the only thing Lizzie thought after that. She knows Darcy's in love with her and she does think other thoughts that, again, are a bit suspect. I sometimes listen to the audiobook when I'm trying to relax. I'll think about this more the next time I read or listen to the novel.
this is my comfort movie
It rlly be that movie!!!!! My friends question why I watch this like 10 times a year 😭😭
Mine too!
@@randomness778 I watch it most weeks and I never get bored of it 🤭😂
Same
YES!
“I have not felt that giddy about a person in years. I am living vicariously through them” ...same, girl 😂😅
It's a struggle 😅
The struggle is real 😂❤ lol
Gentlemen are supposed to stand whenever a lady is standing, that’s why he jumps up so quickly, a less awkward person would be a bit smoother
Also he stands that quickly because it's her. I think in the book he describes her as being very beautiful in that scene.
Yeahhh, true. It looks like he forgot to stand when she came in, because he was BEWITCHED🥺 and then suddenly remembers his manners, lmaoo
the hand flex scene will ALWAYS KILL MEE
Me too ! As if he was struck by lightning. Knowing that women at that time, usually had to wear gloves and men weren't allowed to just touch their bare hands, makes it so much better, since it shows, that he really wanted to be close to her, from the get go.
@@soleil7259 I thought it was bc he was too prideful abt it at first that’s why he acted so SHOOK and in a way annoyed by flexing his hand in that way 🤔 kinda like “OH GOD UNPLEASANT” 🖐 but then he changes his mind ofc. Wasn’t that why Elizabeth was kinda like 🤨 😟
me too 😶
@@FriedRice3519 Nope, what D.O. said. During the 19th century, gentlemen (unless close) were not allowed touch a woman's bare hand. It was considered either impolite or outright ungentlemanly unless there was some closeness or another reason of the sort. Because of this, him helping Lizzie up was considering MASSIVELY striking, and that's why Darcy flexed his hand. Because he had done something very 'intense'. Because of that, it makes me giggle allllllllll the time.
me too... also as far as I know it was improvised, Matthew said that it was his natural reaction after touching her hand
Also, Lydia eloping was considered a huge fucking scandal back then, and the fact she had lived three days with him in London alone or so was even bigger
And if she never actually married after having spent that much time with a man unchaperoned, then every single sister's reputation would also be tarred with the same brush. Its likely none of them would ever be able to marry. What Darcy did for them was HUGE.
@@aquiamorgan2416 Things sucked back then. They had to be perfect. No mistakes.
I think it’s was 3 weeks in the book and EVERYONE knew
In this day and age we would call her fast. A young girl desperate to be grown.
In the Lizzie Bennet Diaries, Wickham threatens to release a sex tape online without her consent. Obviously it's a whole different adaptation but I think it gives a good modern equivalent of how it would've affected them socially.
Since this was during the Napoleonic Wars being in the militia was not a very high status position since it suggested you weren't suitable or courageous enough for the actual Army who were overseas actually fighting. It was used to show how childish Lizzie's sisters were that they were so easily impressed by someone in the militia just because they wore a uniform.
Omg that's such an interesting detail! I was wondering why they were in their small town for seemingly no reason
@@SophiaPhannn No reason? Small town is not a small for "no reason".
@@SophiaPhannn there were many local militia that would travel around. So they wouldn't be a burden on any one town.
@@summerrose8110 Oh, I don't believe she's talking about the town. She's referring to the company of officers and why they were moving around England instead of going off to actually fight in the war going on. If you watch, or read, the Sharpe novels, it discusses this kind of thing in detail. Sean Bean, who plays Boromir in The Fellowship of the Ring and Ned Stark in Game of Thrones plays Sharpe, the lead character... and doesn't die. haha
@@LA_HA I think they were preparing for a war.
Fun fact: the last scene was made just for American audiences. Original (european) version ends with mr Bennett's laugh because it's more true to the book (no kissing etc.), but during american pre-screening american viewers were so shocked that there's no kiss between Darcy and Lizzy that they forced Joe Wright to add one last scene. Honestly I didn't know it existed 'till I saw it on youtube couple of years ago.
that’s a little dumb lmfao but i guess i get it
yup.. netflix in europe doesn't include that scene
I think it's just in America bc as someone from Latin America my DVD had it as an "extra" scene that you have to look for and in Netflix now it also ends with Mr Bennet.
Netflix in Brazil also doesn't have that scene and I didn't know it existed until watching this reaction (I literally choked lol)
I like the original version.
Everyone stopped talking when Mr. Collins introduced himself to Darcy because back then it was extremely rude to just walk up and introduce yourself to someone. You had to have a mutual acquaintance do it. So many social rules and graces had to be followed back then
Also Darcy was Mr Collins' social superior, so he could have introduced himself to Mr Collins but not the reverse.
@4Freedom4All True but even so Mr Collins had plenty of people within his own party who he could have asked to introduce him to Mr Darcy, to do so like he did was seen as presumptuous. The TV series does a better job of showing the potential negative effects the various Bennets and Mr Collins have with their actions at Mr Bingley's ball.
@4Freedom4All Yeah I'd agree with that. I like how in the novel and the TV series Jane says that while Mr Collins might not be the most sensible, he's at least respectable and his marriage to Charlotte is a fairly suitable match. I think Austin does satirise Mr Collins slightly but also writes him with a little sympathy too, as the church was a respectable profession and she had her own family experiences with it.
It's funny I was re-watching the TV series only last month with my mother and we both agreed the wet shirt swimming scenes with Mr Darcy were just unnecessary.
There are few movies that make me feel romance as much as this one does. The actors had a superb chemistry!! 😍
The tension between them was so thick, I felt like I was intruding on their moments!!
What other movies do you suggest?
@@disy0411 1996's Emma... Sleepless in Seattle, Princess Bride, 27 dresses, serendipity, WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING istg
@@disy0411 aboutTime
@@marianaflores6180 thank youu!!
I'd like to point out that Mathew (Mr. Darcy) and Keira (Miss Elizabeth) had such great chemistry between them, that when shooting the first proposal in the rain they actually kissed even though it wasn't on script, that's how bug the tension between them was hahahah
WAIT WHAT, WHY HAVENT I HEARD THIS BEFORE? i'm actually dying, where's this info frommmmm
@@ems5454 There are a few videos of the making of the movie and in one of them it is mencioned ^^ or maybe it was on the director comments xs not sure, but i remember it was the director who said it
that was at the end tho, not 1st proposal. they kissed eventhough the script did not specify
@@minus21334 No, that was the "American ending". What I mean is during filming, in one of the takes for the rain proposal the chemistry between them was a lot and they kissed. It wasn't included on the movie since it wasn't on script and it wasn't supposed to happen.
@@anikassa they only kiss at the end .....
I love how Darcy says that a woman has to "imrpove her mind by extensive reading" to be accompished and for a slight moment he is watching at Elizabeth. Also his sister is playing the same melody Elizabeth was at Rosings, which is such a small but adorable detail
Also the fact, that he stands next to his sister, while playing as a sign of bonding. He also does the same with lizzy, when he walks up to her at his aunts mansion. It's his way of trying to be near the people, that he loves.
And right after he said that she close her book lol
The reason the mother wants her daughters to get married is if they don't they will all end up as the "unwanted cousins" that relatives have to support after their father dies. Like Jane Eyre.
That or they'd be forced take up employment as a governess or companion, which for Gentry was akin to casing off your class entirely.
@@aquiamorgan2416 also, Lizzy admits that their education is somewhat lacking, so getting a position as a Lady Governess may be have been somewhat difficult, particularly for the younger sisters - excepting Mary who studied far too much and had almost zero intellect as a result (if that makes sense)
And the Bennet sisters couldn't even work as governess' since to be a governess you had to have been educated by one yourself, and mrs Bennet educated them all so they quite literally had to be married off
@@celinahatton2653 Very true, Austin paints Mary as being learned but a little silly in her own way.
DAMN THAT CONNECTION
Love this film. I wish more people reacted to it. Favorite part is the carriage scene. I didn’t know people don’t touch unless they’re married, possibly courting. So when he touched her hand and helped her into the carriage she freaked and stared at him and he flexed his hand like he was savoring the feel of hers. Absolutely love that moment.
Yes, I read somewhere that they could only touch while dancing and that's why there were so many dances because that was the way men could courtship a woman. And regarding the hand thing, besides what you said. According to the book another thing that is going on in his mind is that he realized that he liked Elizabeth more than what he thought and he already didn't want to like her, so when he saw that he couldn't control himself he is basically angry at himself for it. And that's why he convinces his friend to leave because he knew that if he stayed he wouldn't be able to fight it anymore. Basically he was scared.
She wasn't wearing gloves either, so in that time period that skin on skin touch would be about as shocking as if he just grabbed her breast today.
I am not a romantic person at all, but when he strides through the fog and tells her "you have bewitched me body and soul" and stutters when he says "I love you" ALWAYS hits. So good.
I love that when Lizzie tells Mr. Darcy that she loves to walk he later WALKS ALL THE WAY TO HER to propose the second time. He frickin listened to her! He listened to something small that she had said. I love this movie so much! The only thing I would change is Lizzie's response to his final proposal. Like girl, this man just passionately professed his love to you for the second time and all you have to say is 'your hands are cold' *sigh* GURL.
lmfaooo yes
Thank you, I HATE that response, I cringe every time. And the “well then” no Lizy, no.
I was thinking the same thing but thinking about it, her saying more would really be too much. Her response for her was pretty spot on, also you could think of the saying "colds hands warm heart". She also kisses his hands, almost like promising to warm them from now on.
@@whatreallymatters571 while I see your point, I still disagree. Lizzie didn't have to say more on top of "your hands are cold." She could have said anything else. Anything. Personally, wish she had kissed his hand and asked "do you dance Mr. Darcy?" Like do you know how ADORABLE that would have been? Bringing everything full circle.
but guys! the first time darcy proposes to lizzie in the rain, he says to her, "please do me the honor of accepting my hand" and the second time he proposes, lizzie takes his hand and kisses it. i think it's really sweet :)
God that last scene gets me everytime. I just start squealing and rolling around in my bed like a little girl. Ugh!!!! Love it
Fun fact. That scene is only in the US release. Here in the UK it ends with Mr Bennet saying "Im quite at me leasure". It was addd on to the end of the US release because the film studio felt American audiences would be annoyed if there was no on screen kiss.
@@thelibertini3757 ooh that’s why I didn’t remember this scene !
@@thelibertini3757 please im from southamerica and i was like wtf was that part not in my netflix !!😭
Gurlll saaame.. haha
@@thelibertini3757 yes 🤣 for years I would watch it in my country without the kiss. I would be so sad that it ended like that and more because of that rain scene. Then one day I saw the alternative ending and I was so surprised and angry and happy. All at the same time 🤣
“And what have you figured out?”
“Very little”
Is this what “hard to get” means
Wickham skipped town because of his debts in Brighton that not even the regiment could protect him from, he took Lydia along because she's lively and pretty and incredibly naive, just figured he'd have some fun. The minute the town where the Bennett live heard about the him running off with Lydia suddenly everybody was talking about his gambling debts and debts to every 'tradesmen' in town.
I think it's safe to say it's likely to be years before Lydia realises that Wickham never meant to marry her at all, some might say she's a little stupid.
It's very sad, in the end of the novel it is said that he eventually gets bored of her and although she "loves" him for a bit more, she will feel the same way. What a mess.
@@drariet9190 and unfortunately they never learn how to be frugal or careful with their money, though they'll always find someone willing to lend them enough to start again in another town even though the Darcys won't.
@@agenttheater5 i think Elizabeth did, but they were never welcomed at Pemberley. Either way, it was a terrible match.
Also, I think even though he was making himself look presentable and somewhat courages to stand up to Darcy and tried to look unbothered/scared by him, I thought even at the second ball that he is a coward who can't do the things he promised and he was only words, not acts
She was too naive to realize he never loved her and didn’t realize the scandal she had cause... he also became indifferent towards her after like a year and she stayed smitten for a few more before she realized😭 I always feel bad when I realize she was only 16 and Wickham took advantage of her and now she’s stuck in a loveless marriage and her husband can’t support them
Ugh I feel you about that "giddy" feeling. Its been YEARS lmao. Dating sucks
I’m sure someone else has already said this, but you have a great smile.
Yup
One more simp over here
@@erickeker8761 no thanks im a female fan 😒
I would like to thank invisalign for making this smile possible
@@SophiaPhannn ahhh u r-relplyed
They NEEDED to be married. Women had a hard time owning their own property. Typically, women needed a husband to survive or they'd be relying on the males in the family (that would take over the estate when the patriarchy died) for an allowance, etc ... It sucked
More or less...women could own property just fine, the problem was that families would often favour the male heir since he would be the one passing on the last name (and titles if he had one). The case of the bennet girls was a bit trickier. Some high class families (because yes, the bennetts were considered 2nd class citizents just like mr darcy, just didn't have the money or conections) had the "tradition" of declaring that their property could only be inherited by the males of that family (one of the bennet ancesters probably wanted to prevent the property to fall into another family name). So no house and land for them. However, had mr. Bennet been smarter with their finances and maybe tried to make money from the products in their land and such, he would have been able to leave that money to his dauthers. He just...acted like a rich noble man that spended his time on unprofitablle hobbies and hoped that his dauthers (at least the two eldest) would marry well.
@4Freedom4All Looking into their living standards, wouldn't that imply, that the bennetts are part of 2nd class, since they were actually able, to have maids and stuff ? I thought upper first class would be high royalty and lower first class, royals lower in line of the crown. Second upper class people like aristocrates or mr. darcy, who is rich and has a very good and stable income. Lower upper class the bennetts and then third are the peasants and other workers and 4th would be the really poor people.
@4Freedom4All Ah i see, thanks for the insight. I just really hope, he wasn't a slave owener.. that would ruin it for me ^^
@4Freedom4All Oh i am fully aware that in those times, people had a lot of dirt on their hands, to live a lifestyle like that. I don't romanticize this era at all but i don't take the serious that serious, since it's mainly about their love story.
@@soleil7259 Slavery wasn't accepted in Britain at the time. Some who owned plantations in the colonies might be slave owners, but even that was often looked down on by many. Jane Austen definitely wasn't a fan of slavery, so her romantic hero wouldn't have owned any.
"I'm living vicariously through these characters right now". That's what i've been doing for a couple years now
As someone who's been obsessed with Pride and Prejudice for years now, watching you, someone who isn't obsessed with it, watch this is the best thing.
The reason why the ending was so positive for everyone is because it's the opposite of the real life of Jane Austen, the author of this book. She and her sister never married and she said that her characters would always have happier stories. Watch Becoming Jane, it's a movie about Jane Austen and her real life and it's the complete opposite of P&P.
8:47 You don't seem to realize HOW BIGGER this scene is because at least Elizabeth should have been wearing gloves, THEY WERE NOT SUPPOSED TO TOUCH EACH OTHER BARE SKIN AT THAT TIME (and that's why every person loving this story is dying at this moment. every.damn.time)
Mr Darcy's second proposal makes me believe that somewhere in this world there're people who are able to love someone unconditionally without any hesitation - I believe in their happiness. And this is quite enough for me to be happy by myself.
The screaming into a pillow at "you have bewitched me" is just such a mood lol
I love this movie. Is my guilty pleasure, i like how the fall in love little by little.
I KNOW, it was so gradual I love it
Well it’s really not a “guilty pleasure” movie... like it’s high quality
I think Darcy was head over heels at first sight. The way he quickly looked away from her at the public ball, homie knew he was a goner and tried sooooo hard to resist.
@@PsalmoftheStars in the mini series they depicted him very well as we see everytime he is questioned about her or someone says anything about her/her family he will quickly make himself look like he doesn't care or he is not interested at all, but his body language says otherwise
Guilty??
It's easy to forget this film is already 16 years old. It still holds up a 100%, the story is still enchanting and witty, the cinematography is gorgeous and the music and acting is outstanding. I watch Pride and Prejudice at least once a year and am still not bored with it.
nobody:
me, a literal lesbian: omg mr. darcy i love himmmm omg he's so cute
Literally me lmao
Have you seen Gentleman Jack?
I thought I was the only one lol like, can I get a female version of that for me please? Please?!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAA
A=SPDOFIGJP[SOKDIJF SAME
There have been times in my life where I had this movie on repeat, all day, every day, for weeks. It’s my absolute comfort movie, the music, the dialogue, I just want it playing in the background of my life. Ugh, I love it so much💕
*Edit, yes y’all, I do it with the 6 hour A&E version as well🥰🥰🥰
SAME! Girl SAME! I would even read the book if I have free time. I'm obsessed with it still.
Yes. Yes, for the BBC mini series, not this movie. But, Yes.
sameeeee
@@LA_HA same....and then my favorite scenes, like the proposal-refusal at Rosings. Such a great scene. Or Darcy diving (and resurfacing😍) into the pond at Netherfield. Now where did I put my DVDs, need to watch again today!
@@yvkon Haha. My entire family enjoys BBC/PBS works, but P&P was the first purchased and played... a Lot
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOVIES OF ALL TIME AAAA im so glad you reacted to it!! And I'm glad you were able to kind of get out of your slump!! I love watching your reactions a lot!! Keep up the good work!!
I'M GLAD YOU LIKED IT!!!! I'm still in a minor slump, but reading everyone's positive comments motivate me :)
I'm so happy you gave the hand flex the importance it deserves lmao
Also, about why Whickham would run away with Lydia. It's explained in the book that his gambling got him into trouble with some people and basically was devoid of honor (which u know was a big thing in that time) due to not paying his debts. So he was planning in running and Lydia, who he had been stringing along as you realized, "made herself available". Literally like that, in the book. He never planned on running with her, he was just running and she was like "hey, can I come too?" and he was like "eh you might as well if u want" and there they went. Obviously, in Lydia's mind they were in love and always were going to marry, at some point, but he had no intentions of doing that, he was actually still planning on making himself some money by seducing and marrying some other rich girl. Of course then they were discovered and he was bought into marrying Lydia.
Serves Wickham right to be bought by the man who knew what he was, and to be forced to marry the girl he would have ruined. Darcy could take it all away if Wickham stepped out of line. What a great plot!
THE FREAAAAAKING CHEMISTRY.
Good lord. & you should see Jane Eyre with Mia & Michael yesssss that movie... chef's KISS.
I don’t know why but I completely disagree. I didn’t think that they had any chemistry. I guess it’s just me. Now, Ruth Wilson’s Jane Eyre was phenomenal.
This movie is a literal masterpiece in regards to EVERYTHING! casting, acting, location, camerawork (the light y'all!!!), THE SOUNDTRACK!!!! the little things (HANDFLEX!!!) just ugh! a modern classic, for real!
IMO this movie is a masterpiece I was SHOOK the first time I watched it so then I watched it like 3 nights in a row lol. The atmosphere and visuals are everything. The casting and performances, the characters. The sarcasm. Just 10/10
I was told that back then the husband and wife weren't able to sit next to each other in order to stimulate conversation around the dinner table.
8:46 I love that scene... it’s like he can feel her seeping into his skin. The TENSION I just AHHH
The ending scene always makes me need to go lay face down on my lawn for approx 27 minutes to process it
11:11
You are spot on about that strapless number... no "respectable" woman would be showing her shoulders back then. They compromised on the accuracy to make Caroline stand out in the crowd and accentuate her statuesque figure. Btw I *adore* this movie, and I loved hearing the perspective of someone who isn't as familiar with the story. ✨
This was so enjoyable to see someone's first experience with Austen.
7:40 “I like the way he talks. It’s very dry.” lmao this is me defending my favourite characters. I also must applaud you on your meme/reaction video game. Job well done ma’am😂
The last scene when they kissed was not included in Europe and the movie just ended after Mr. Bennet says "I'm quite at my leisure", I didn't even know that scene existed until I got the DVD and it was in the extras ;P Tbh I preferred it that way, when they didn't kiss, it just felt forced when I saw it afterwards :P Loved your reaction :D
I don't think it felt forced at all, it didn't feel unnatural or anything as their chemistry was still strong and it kind of gave a hint into what daily life would be like between them. It was just a different version for a different audience, both were good, it's just down to preference.
@@whatreallymatters571 exactly
That rain scene under the gazebo always gives me chills, the way the thunder crashes at the perfect times ahhh
I literally watch this movie about 4 to 5 times a year and I've had this tradition since I first saw it over 10 years ago, it's my absolute favourite and SUCH a comfort movie, it's just such a lovely world to escape into. It was so fun watching someone experience it for the first time, I had the biggest grin on my face the entire time, wonderful video!!
Me too! I usually do this intense watch in December and January. I don't know if it's the holidays or what 🤣
Jane Austen always wrote happy endings and I'm grateful for it
It's so weird sharing this girly crushy feel with everyone it's like that period of our lives is so short lived. It is fun to relive that through this movie though. :)
You won't react to it because it's probably too long but the tv series "Pride and Prejudice" is one of the most acclaimed tv series in the UK. Baby Colin Firth as mister Darcy is great
Omg I've only ever seen love for the 2005 one, but I might just watch the 1995 one on my own :3
@@SophiaPhannn chances are you've heard a reference to Colin Firth with a wet shirt at some point, the series is when hat all started
@@SophiaPhannn there’s an old UA-cam series from several years ago but still super cute called The Lizzie Bennet Dairies It’s shot like a fake vlog but it just works, you’d like it I think!
@@SophiaPhannn You might also enjoy the 1980 miniseries - dated, but still has some nice touches!
Ah, the 2005 Pride and Prejudice. The movie that made me swoon more than Titanic or any other romantic film.
This girl NEEDS to react to The Princess Bride, I think she'll love it 👉👈
Who doesn't love that movie 🥺🥺🥺🥺
I know right! It's my favourite movie of all time (though pride and prejudice is my second favourite haha)
Oh my gosh I was not expecting this but im so happy you did! P&P is one of my favorite movies of all time, the music and cinematography are just superb and imho its the perfect example of a great book to screen adaption
The movies I pick have no rhyme or reason to them, so I understand why it was unexpected HAHA but I didn't expect to love it so much!!! I haven't read a book since high school, but I'm tempted to read it now..
@@SophiaPhannn of the "classics" pride and prejudice is my favorite, I love Lizzy's clapbacks lol
Every time she said anything, I was like damn OKAY, wish that could be me
@@SophiaPhannn I wish I was as savage as Lizzy but im just awkward af Mr Darcy 😅
I sometimes wish I can forget watching and loving this movie just so I can watch it again for the first time and fall in love with it all over again.
If you ever have time, you MUST watch the 1995 mini series. This movie just does not do the story justice like that version does. The comedy, the social commentary, plus there's so much more time to build the relationships between characters... so good!
I might watch it on my own time. Some other comments said the same thing, and now I'm kind of intrigued
@@SophiaPhannn The movie is far better. It captures the spirit of the book better than the miniseries, which follows the book more accurately but misses the heart of the book.
The movie is more authentic and accurate to the book; most of the order of the movie is in exact accordance to the book with only slight changes
@@locutusdborg126 Whatever your opinion of the series, I'm sure we can agree the series definitely captured the essence of Mrs Bennett though. I felt the series captured the satirical wit of the book a bit better but this is still a good movie
I would argue that the miniseries makes an intriguing choice to make Elizabeth and Darcy foils to one another in how they're filmed, how their dialogue is paired, things like that... which I think is quite true to the intent of Jane Austen in a lot of ways. But the 2005 movie I think was brilliantly cast and concentrated the emotion of the story very well. It arguably popularized "Darcy is awkward, not an asshole" compared to Firth's rendition in the miniseries which was definitely DECIDEDLY smug. I like them both for different reasons and frequently watch them back to back to compare them. Though I watch the 2005 edition without the American Theatrical Edit tacked on ending. I heavily dislike that bit.
omg please watch emma (2020)! it’s a film adaptation of another one of jane austen’s novels and i’d love to see your reaction to it!
The reason why Darcy stood up when Lizzy entered the room is gentleman 101: "you must always rise when a lady enters or exits from the room or the dining table."
What a joy to see someone experience Pride and Prejudice for the first time! This is one of my most favourite movies, even if it isn't that historically accurate. Just... The actors are so good and no wonder everyone drools over Darcy, he's so damn cool. Even my aromantic ass weeps for him lol
Your face throughout mr Collins' proposal was a mood😂
17:14 Never realized that the piano piece Lizzie was playing at the dinner is the same one Georgiana plays when Lizzie’s sneaking around and the difference in skill wow 20:58
23:08 Ever since I watched the director commentary where Joe Wright says that's a reference to domestic violence from Mr. Wickham to Lydia, that moment hits differently. Poor Lydia. I guess she's the only one who didn't get a happy ending.
I really loved your commentary, it's such a joy to watch someone discover a movie you love for the first time!
And this is only the second time I've seen the bonus American ending haha, I think it's sweet but superfluous. I prefer the original version without it
I think its so cute how he loves her so much it makes him so shy 🤭
Pride and prejudice is the only movie I can watch over and over and fall madly in love every time
Each Darcy adaption I have seen I think Matthew Macfadyn was the best at showcasing the nervous, shy awkwardness that is the character.
The main reason this movie is so great, is because it shows purity, real beauty and respect💕.
Things that are scarce these days...
Nice, fun reaction to a really good movie.
Darcy stood up suddenly like that when Lizzie arrived to visit Jane, because a gentleman was supposed to stand up the moment a lady entered the room, but he was so enthralled with watching her that he forgot, and then suddenly remembered. It was meant to indicate he was quite taken with her.
Wow, I never saw the things that way
I love her personality its so entertaining to watch
It was extra important in this family for the daughters to marry well since once the father died, Mr Collins was going to inherit their house & fortune. If none of them married rich, they each at least needed to marry well enough to not need family to help support them (we learn in the book that in the future Lydia relies on handouts from both Jane & Elizabeth because she & Wickham so poorly manage their money), in addition to one of them needing to marry well enough to support their mother who would be left with nowhere else to go once her husband died than a family member's house. The dad is a lot more likable here than he is in the book, where he mainly just insults his wife & daughter (except his favorite Lizzy) but is actually mainly the one responsible for their predicament since he never bothered to save up any money as a safety net for them or his wife so they wouldn't have to rely on the charity of family once he died.
Love this movie for a bite-size version of this story! Your reaction inspired me to rewatch it, which was very worth my time, thank you.
Two longer versions that I highly recommend you watch, since you seemed to enjoy the romance between these two so much (but probably on your own time, no need to edit reactions to things so long unless you feel called to):
-the BBC miniseries from the 90's is classic with good reason
-The Lizzie Bennet Diaries is a modernized version right here on UA-cam, framed as a vlog, which might sound weird but the acting is incredible, it even won an Emmy. The tension between Lizzie and Darcy is sizzling... to me it's the most attractive portrayal of Darcy's personality, which is saying something 'cause they're all hot... damn I'm convincing myself to rewatch it again now.
I haven’t seen The Lizzie Bennett Diaries... I’ll have to check it out. Thanks for the recommend. And, to return the favor, I would recommend watching the 1980 BBC mini-series that stars Elizabeth Garvie and David Rintoul.
Darcy will forever live in my fangirl heart. ♡
I've visited Jane Austen's gravestone here in England, its in an unassuming quaint church yard where not many tourists visit, such a shame
I haven't been able to watch this whole movie and I suspect I would dislike it, but I adore the book. It is one of only 2 love stories that I know of that I can respect at all, because it wasn't just about lust or a crush. It forced the characters to grow.
Like, I know people hold a candle for the BBC one and Colin Firth and all of that but THIS was my P&P adaptation and I love it so so much I watch it like once a year
wait- where are the zombies?????
Hahahahha xD
Omg I totally forgot that that was a thing
@@SophiaPhannn Blasphemy.
lmaooooo
🤣. No really, only good thing about that movie was Matt Smith being a pompous arse. That man can act!
This is one of my comfort videos on UA-cam
This is one of my all time favourite movies. Austen was a genius.
About Caroline's (Bingley's sister) dress showing her shoulders, it was perfectly fine to show your shoulders and decolattage at evenings. Strangely, the "modesty" standards, specially regarding the female upper body, were much loser back then than ours nowadays, as breasts weren't sexualized. Daywear was much more modest and covered, but for evenings, you could show whatever much you wanted as long as it was in fashion :) historical fashion is fun
This film was my first time seeing a "country" ball and I immediately loved it so much more than the scarily large palaces and rooms
I enjoyed your comments and editing so much, I had to leave you a comment! 💕
It is my comfort movie. I can easily watch it back to back, cause it never fails to make me feel.
By the way: That scene where Darcy storms in without knocking, and then comments on the house, was his first attempt to propose. He just couldn't muster up the courage, bless him. 😭
And also a fact that I just learned recently and I think you might appreciate as well:
Mr. Darcy's character development is mirrored by his clothes. The outfits started off completely closed and stiff, and end with him coming out of the mist in that long wavy coat ✨
I love your editing, love your vibes and love being here (First video I’ve watched of yours). Thank you UA-cam recommendations: *Subscribed*
I’m not crying, your crying. Why is there so much dust in this room!
One of your best videos, Sophia. This is my sister's favorite movie, and even though i've watched it by proxy many times, i've never paid attention to it, and now i see why it's her favorite. The acting of the main actors is on point. Keira is bewitching as always, but Mr. Darcy actor attention to detail in each expression and movement, its superb. ALSO THE SOUNDTRACK, it's a part that i have acknowledged as being amazingly beautiful.
I guess this movie (and book) is so praised because it feels like a possible fairy-tale, the only magic being a couple falling in love.
the sexiest thing a man can say is "You were right I was wrong, I'm sorry"
Min 21:36 ok, but this moment, just this moment, the way he is looking at her and his smile. This is my favorite moment of the movie, omg is perfect and precious.
Yess! I'm not a fan of the romance genre but this is definitely one of my favorites! I'd love to see more romance movie reactions!
BRUH I LOVE UR VIBE and you’re analyzation of the film is 10/10
I LOOOOOOOOOVE watching people watch this movie for the first time!! Your reaction to the ~sexual tension~ during the first proposal had me screaming!
So why do I see so many people on the internet comparing Mr. Darcy to Edward Cullen? Edward is straight up abusive while Darcy is just awkward. The only two "sins" he committed were saying he didn't think Lizzie was hot (but Mrs. Bennet was talking trash about other girls the whole time and it was supposedly fine), and looking out for his friend's relationship by suggesting they break up. Other than that, he's respectful, caring, knows his boundaries, and knows how to diffuse a situation when confronted. Ladies, get yourself a Mr. Darcy!!
This movie single handedly bred a generation of women who are obsessed with Mathew Macfayden's hand.
Wickham didn’t run away with Lidia to marry her. He seduced her and she was a fool for running away with him without a formal proposal as she would be unable to marry anyone else beside him and shame her family. That’s why the favour Darci did to Elisabeth was so big and significant and probably was the biggest factor in swaying her feelings for him.
THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOOOOVIESSS! I also rewatched it for the billionth time recently 😆 ok, time to watch you watch and react to it 😋
If you want to know what happens after Lizzie and Darcy get married, the book has an epilogue which nicely tells the reader what happened to each character after the weddings of Jane and Elizabeth
"There was a happy ending for everyone. I was kind of surprised." lol That's Jane Austen for you. People always got paired off happily unlike herself in real life. :(
oh 22:34 I actually watched a whole video where a scholar Dr. Octavia... analyses the text on why whickham marries Lydia (I m sure you ll find it if you type in "why was lydia eloping with mr whickham?" , it's so interesting. she said that Lydia was under protection of the fosters and whickham would lose his reputation and his honour, but through his gambling he has already lost it, so it doesn't matter if he elops with Lydia or not. (the text says he has a gamble where he has not paid a dept of honour thus losing his honour) quite interesting
25:20 Lady Catherine's chipmunk voice sent me 😆😆😆
12:39 I thought so too! But when you realized she was making fun of him...I realized that too xD
21:42 what I noticed! She recalls his response to dancing! And he even give her lil smirk!
Girl I'm in a relationship and this movie still makes me feel lonely.
I've watched this movie at least 10 times and I couldn't feel more proud that you picked up on every single unspoken cue the first time watching it!!