LAB CLASSICS: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (20TH ANNIVERSARY)
To mark its 20th anniversary, Pride & Prejudice swirls back onto the big screen in all its windswept, waist-coated glory. Keira Knightley’s Elizabeth Bennet is as sharp as ever, and yes — Mr. Darcy still walks moodily through the mist.
Joe Wright’s Pride & Prejudice brings a fresh, visually stunning take on Jane Austen’s timeless novel. Keira Knightley shines as the sharp-witted Elizabeth Bennet, whose spirited defiance of societal expectations clashes with the enigmatic Mr. Darcy, played by Matthew Macfadyen. With sweeping cinematography, lush period details, and a hauntingly beautiful score by Dario Marianelli, the film captures both the grandeur and intimacy of Austen’s world. Beneath its romantic elegance lies a sharp critique of class, marriage, and independence, making the story as relevant as ever. Balancing passion and restraint, Pride & Prejudice remains one of the most beloved literary adaptations of the 21st century.
