| Overall: | A- |
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| Violence: | A |
| Sexual Content: | A- |
| Language: | A |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | B |
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| Video Release: | 27 Feb 2006 |
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Indian moviemakers and actors from Bollywood did their own music-filled version of Jane Austen’s novel in the colorful, cultural film Bride & Prejudice. Emma Thompson does double duty as screenwriter and actress in another Austen tale of impoverished women in Sense and Sensibility.
Home Video Extra Features
DVD Release Date: Feb 28, 2006
Connoisseurs of drawing dramas are sure to appreciate the delicious 2005 version of Pride and Prejudice. Available in either wide or full screen presentations, the DVD release is served up with a commentary by director Joe Wright. There are also a host of featurettes to feast upon, including: A Bennet Family Portrait (an intimate look at each of the five vibrant Bennet sisters and their parents), Jane Austen, Ahead of Her Time (the history of a revolutionary storyteller and a very private woman), Behind the Scenes at the Ball (a behind-the-scenes look at this lavishly stunning new version of the classic romance) and HBO First Look: Pride & Prejudice, A Classic in the Making (complete with talent and filmmaker interviews). Audio tracks are provided in English, French and Spanish (all in Dolby Digital 5.1), with subtitles in English, Spanish and French.
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About the Reviewer: Kerry Bennett
Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.
