Ideal movie for fans of Jane Austen, as well as an awesome intro to Bollywood films.
I am a self-proclaimed Jane Austen nut. I own all her novels and eagerly watch every film version and judge the transition from book to film. Some Austen movies are wonderful. Others are good. Some are downright awful. Bride & Prejudice is a clear winner.
First off, the transition from Regency England to modern India was a stroke of genius. The cultures are surprisingly similar, so the modernization doesn't change much from the basic plot. But the best part of this film is the soundtrack! The songs are typical Bollywood fare and hard to resist dancing or trying to sing along with. I joke with my Momma that I want my bothers to do the first song and dance from the friend's engagement party at my own engagement party. Once you see it, you'll understand.
Seeing a beloved Austen classic updated from a time when we usually picture the world in dull, muted colors into a world of bright shimmering hues is overwhelming but again it works! Colors are always bright and beautiful in Bollywood films, but again this serves as a great Bolly intro film because the colors don't overwhelm the scenes.
Watching the familiar story unfold in a new way is always refreshing. I recommend this film for anyone who wants a change from the usual Austen fare, or who wants to dip their toe in the enormous pool of Bollywood films! But I can admit that this film might not be for everyone, true Austen sticklers might not appreciate the changes made to the story, or even to the updated settings (no matter how well it is done).
Heads up, I REALLY love foreign movies, so be ready for a lot more of these films to be reviewed during the challenge!
My rating: 4.5 stars, find a copy!
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