Recently I have been on a Jane Austen high. I have watched the newer "Pride and Prejudice," with Keira Knightley.
the old "Pride and Prejudice," with Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle.
"Sense and Sensibility."
and "Emma."
I have also watched, "Becoming Jane." The story of Jane Austen herself.
I love watching these movies because they get me emotionally attatched to the characters, story, time period, and they are wonderful, classic, clean, chick flick movies! I love watching these movies and admiring the styles they had back then. I love the dresses and nightgowns, and I want to make one for myself. The balls looked like so much fun, and I wish we still had them today. These movies have rubbed their language off on me as well. I find myself sometimes talking in Old English language, or with an English accent. It's so much fun. I am also currently reading "Pride and Prejudice." It is just as good, if not better than the movie.One of my favorite clips from the newer "Pride and Prejudice," is the final scene after Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy are married. I think it's such a cute scene. Watch it for yourself!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkQP19Ebzhw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkQP19Ebzhw
I also like in "Becoming Jane," the part where Tom and Jane dance with other partners, but can only keep their eyes on each other. It's the first time they really show they like each other, and it's funny to watch.
These five movies are so entertaining, funny, happy, sad, and just wonderful! I strongly recommend watching them. I'm hoping I can watch the other movies of Jane Austen's novels sometime soon, and eventually read all her books.
Thank you Jane Austen for your inspiring and magnificent novels.
