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Dave's avatar

Pride and Prejudice 2005, but personally I prefer the BBC series version over the film. I really enjoy most Jane Austin films/series adaptations. Just something about the whole era with all the formalities and chivalry makes them really interesting and captivating. Without all the modern day distractions, the characters and relationships come to the front.

Bridgerton is also a very good modern take on the whole era. Roll on series 3 part 2!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur_DIHs92NM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZKmzkdXPoo

Dave's avatar

Going to expand on this. What I see in the Mr Darcy character I can really relate to in terms of this is someone who is clearly an introvert, who is not comfortable in social situations and ends up giving off the wrong impression and offending people unintentionally due to clumsy use of language and misreading/not picking up on the social cues constantly going on around him. This leads to large parts of society and his acquaintance's having an incorrect view of what he is really like.

You could arguably say today that Mr Darcy is neurodivergent, but in this era the concept wouldn't have been understood both in the fictional setting or by Jane Austin as the writer.

He goes to these social events and does the things he do because they are non optional social conventions that he is expected to go to. But while at them, he refuses to join in with the activities like the dancing and conversing with those he doesn't know well. I'd ague because he knows he will deal with the situation badly and offend unintentionally, but by not taking part and being disengaged and dismissive, he offends anyway.

What I see in the story, is Mr Darcy being rejected by the woman he admires due to these misunderstandings caused by his lack of social skills.

He has to overcome his own obstacles in this regard, force himself out of the box, to put himself in uncomfortable situations, learn the social skills and do activities he isn't comfortable with, in order to show the real him to the woman he loves.

I know this isn't the point of the story and it's supposed to be about "pride", "prejudice", power dynamics etc. However, that is what I personally see and get out of the story and one I can really relate to, because it's what I had to do!

Lanah Tyra's avatar

This is a really excellent take on his character. I never managed to read the book but loved the move for the same reason as I could somehow relate to his character but never really knew why. Your explanation just enlightened me, I think I'll have to rewatch it.

Sturmer's avatar

My guess: Titanic (1997) or Gone with the Wind (1939)

FirestormGamingTeam's avatar

I am going to go with "When Harry Met Sally" - it is an incredibly romantic film, but best of all it's a comedy as well and of course, there is the speech he makes which is still used to this day by couples!

https://youtu.be/-E10AcydCuk?si=qkGbcNAdqAwt3_wG

The Speech

"I love that you get cold when it's 71 degrees out. I love that it takes you an hour and a half to order a sandwich. I love that you get a little crinkle above your nose when you're looking at me like I'm nuts. I love that after I spend the day with you, I can still smell your perfume on my clothes. And I love that you are the last person I want to talk to before I go to sleep at night. And it's not because I'm lonely, and it's not because it's New Year's Eve. I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible."

Amazing film!

Makster's avatar

I'll have what she's having! And I did when I went to NYC last year and visited Katz's Deli

MadamClutter's avatar

As you wish! The Princess Bride!!

Proof is in the Quotes:

This is true love. Think this happens every day?

Death cannot stop true love. All it can do is delay it for a while.

You can't hurt me. Westley and I are joined by the bonds of love. And you cannot track that, not with a thousand bloodhounds, and you cannot break it, not with a thousand swords. And when I say you are a coward it is only because you are one of the slimiest weaklings ever to walk the Earth!

True love is the greatest thing in the world. Except a nice MLT—a mutton, lettuce and tomato sandwich, where the mutton is nice and lean and the tomatoes are ripe! (😂)

Since the invention of the kiss, there have been five kisses rated the most passionate, the most pure. This one left them all behind.

Horror and Cats's avatar

You know I’m coming in here with a horror movie, right?

Spring (2014)

https://youtu.be/jsDX-0Z67U4?si=7xHj7ijdLcIOGVjc

From the BRILLIANT creators of Resolution and The Endless, Spring tells the story of a young man who flees a dead end life (and the law) to Italy and meets the woman of his dreams.

Lanah Tyra's avatar

Of course we do :D

Okay this actually might be within the limits of horror which I would enjoy, so added it to my list, thank you!

Horror and Cats's avatar

It's absolutely incredible. Resolution and The Endless are also very human and relatable stories. If you like Spring I can basically guarantee you'll like the other two!

Paul's avatar

Has to be Deadpool, it was released on valentines day...

😆

Lanah Tyra's avatar

And we shouldn't be forgetting it mentions International Women's Day as well!

Lanah Tyra's avatar

Aside from the already mentioned classics I really love Moulin Rouge. The music arrangements are incredible, and the acting is top tier. Spectacular movie with a very sad story about how in certain circles love is measured by money. And what price one has to pay if they want to break out from that circle.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/2PpgPxjzbkA?feature=oembed
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