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Pride and Prejudice: 1995 vs. 2005

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  A beloved classic! Don't we all love the fine-eyed, spirited, sharp-tongued Lizzy Bennet; tall, dashing, unsociable Darcy; their timeless romantic journey...  Looking at the title of this post, you must know as well as I do that the two most popular adaptations of Jane Austen's enduring classic are debatable, regarding who gets first place. Quite frankly, I have to say it's an overall draw. But there are specific categories in which one beats the other, so let's take a look at these now.  Disclaimer: big fans of the novel here, so you'll find us comparing back to the original content.  Cinematography Joe Wright's version came out in 2005 and stunned audiences with breathtaking views and atmospheric music to accompany them. Lizzy's trip to the northern county of Derbyshire, browsing the peaks, is an especially treasured highlight. The piano-based soundtrack makes for an exciting, climatic experience at multiple moments in the film.  Camera swirling and all-