Wrong Choice.

One of the best things Jane Austen does with her novel is describe the characters. From her description the reader gets the perfect image of their personality and even how they would appear physically. Being that the novel is based on relationships, the character’s description is crucial. From this depends whether the reader will fully understand the relationship. If the author does not manage to bring the character to life the relationship will not make as much sense because they character’s personality guides the relationship and how they react with the different characters in the novel.

Compared to the books I have read in the past, with this one I actually feel like I know the characters. When I read I picture the movie in my mind I have my personal image of each character. I have found that this is easier with movie. First because you actually see the character and second because they are physically similar to their personality. With Pride and Prejudice this was the case. As I watched the movie, the characters appeared just as I had pictured them. The three younger sisters, Kitty, Lydia, and Mary act foolish, jumpy and silly just like in the book. Mr. Darcy’s entrance in the ball was perfect, with his chin up looking at everyone as if he were saying he was better. Jane is very beautiful just like in the book and when she is talking with Mr. Bingly her sweetness is reflected. Kiera Knightly plays an excellent Elizabeth Bennet. Not only is she physically different from the other four sisters, but they way she talks to Mr. Darcy is the same as Austen puts it. So far I was pleased with the movie.

But I must say that the director made a mistake. The book describes Mr.Bingly as “good looking and gentlemanlike; he had a pleasant countenance, and easy unaffected manners” (6). I imagined him almost like Mr. Darcy only tenderer. Instead the movie portrays him as the complete opposite. He has the look of a silly kid always with an annoying smile. And every time he said something it was foolish or was making really bad jokes. What a shame. It would have been a perfect movie, almost like the book but Bingly’s character messes it up.

I must admit I did not watch the whole movie so he may change at the end but I really doubt it.