Bride and Prejudice | 
 enlarge | Actors: Naveen Andrews, Ashanti (ii), Nadira Babbar, Alexis Bledel, Georgina Chapman
Studio: Miramax Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  244 reviews
Sales Rank: 1114
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Portuguese (Original Language), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 107
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: DISD39691D
UPC: 786936278330
EAN: 0786936278330
ASIN: B00094AS9U
Theatrical Release Date: February 11, 2005
Release Date: July 5, 2005
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The exotic sounds, vibrant colors, and ecstatic dancing of Bollywood collide with the cunning storytelling of Jane Austen in Bride & Prejudice (from the writer/director of previous East/West hybrid Bend It Like Beckham). When smart, outspoken Lalita Bakshi (Indian beauty Aishwarya Rai) meets Will Darcy (Martin Henderson, The Ring), she finds this American businessman arrogant and conceited--but because his best friend is falling in love with her sister, Lalita agrees to travel around India with Darcy. On the trip, a childhood friend of Darcy's named Johnny (Daniel Gillies, Spider-Man 2) both tickles Lalita's fancy and confirms her worst suspicions about Darcy. But as events unfold, Lalita wonders if she hasn't misjudged Darcy--and Johnny. Austen fans will be find much to criticize; Bride & Prejudice transplants the basic plot of Pride & Prejudice to modern India, but not much of Austen's sly wit or her insights about character and society have survived the translation. Henderson, though handsome, lacks the intimidating charisma of previous Mr. Darcys (including Laurence Olivier and Colin Firth). Thank goodness for the delightful Rai, here making her first all-English-language movie. She commands the screen like a true star (unsurprisingly, she's hugely popular in India, and previously starred in a more homegrown Austen adaptation: I Have Found It, based on Sense & Sensibility). For Western audiences unfamiliar with the freewheeling exuberance of Indian movies--wild musical numbers can break out at almost any moment--Bride & Prejudice offers an engaging taste of this fantastic cinematic style. --Bret Fetzer
Product Description
A bollywood update of jane austens classic tale where mrs bennet is eager to find suitable husbands for her 5 unmarried daughters. When mr bingley & mr darcy come to live nearby the bennets have high hopes though circumstance & boorish opinions threaten to get in the way of romance. Studio: Buena Vista Home Video Release Date: 09/01/2006 Starring: Aishwarya Rai Daniel Gillies Run time: 120 minutes Rating: Pg13
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Delightful DVD - More Special Features would have been appreciated! November 26, 2008
I really like this movie, so I enjoy viewing the special features on this DVD. However, I wish there were more. On YouTube I discovered a deleted scene (Kiran grilling Jaya and Lalita about their family connections during their vacation at Goa), bloopers, and the version of "Show Me The Way, Take Me To Love" with the character of Darcy singing. These are not included on this DVD. Even so, I appreciate how the director/writer's & co-writer's commentary provided cultural & personal references as well as charming anecdotes about the production of the movie. Also interesting are the director's brief descriptions of the Bollywood style of filmmaking and her desire to and difficulties in making this film a balance of Bollywood and Hollywood (Eastern & Western) styles. "The Making of Bride & Prejudice" feature is delightful to watch with insightful interviews. "The Crew Does the Songs" shows hilarious footage of the crew singing and dancing once the filming of a musical number is completed. Much like the movie, there is an infusion of joy and fun in the special features which makes viewing this DVD a delight.
 a great watch. November 25, 2008
I really enjoy this movie. The songs are so upbeat you find yourself humming them after the movie is over.
AWESOME-NESS!!! November 2, 2008
with a new age, bollywood twist, this movie is an awesome version of the classic tale PRIDE & PREJUDICE. even if you're not used to the bollywood style (like i was) it's worth checking out.
My first and so lovely Bollywood style movie!! October 27, 2008
Great! I adored this movie based on "Pride and Prejudice" but now we have an Indian family with four beautiful marriageable daughters! Mr. Darcy this time is owner of an international hotel chain and is American! The couple, Aishwaria Rai and Martin Henderson are delightful together, even when they argue!... And their moments together are so tender and romantic and believe me, with a breathtaking sunset behind them! The film is very colourful and makes your body shakes with the lively Indian music! Watch it and be happy!!
Great movie! October 12, 2008
I personally loved this movie. It's the type of film where you have to understand that it is a Bollywood style movie with their traditional song and dance sequences as well as a more European plot line. If you love Bollywood movies then this one is truly exceptional.
The characters are fun and believable. The songs are cute and move the plot along. The colors are vivid and entertaining. It's just a good flick.
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