#10. Pride and Prejudice

Note: Slowly, but surely, I'm finishing the countdown! Sorry for the wait!

I'm going to be blunt. A good romance film is hard to find. I've usually found that studios must either sacrifice good cinematography for better writing, or trade in a good plot for a few extra laughs. Add that the romance is a literary adaptation and you've got a formula that can go wrong on many levels. Thankfully, the cast and crew of Pride and Prejudice found the perfect blend. The film breaks the top ten of my list...

10. Pride and Prejudice

11. Across the Universe
12. 300
13. 12 Angry Men
14. Secondhand Lions
15. The Italian Job
16. Shawshank Redemption
17. Little Miss Sunshine
18. The Greatest Game Ever Played
19. Roman Holiday
20. Fight Club
21. The Prestige
22. Once
23. Road To Perdition
24. V For Vendetta
25. Dear Frankie

Jane Austen, an English novelist, has penned many masterpieces with a unique wit and biting social commentary. She has earned her place as one of the most read English writers of all time. Of all the novels, Pride and Prejudice is the most beloved. Originally titled First Impressions, the story is one that people can relate to and find comfort in. I can only hope that no woman suffers under the thumb of such an overbearing mother.

Favorite Scene: When Mr. Darcy and the Bingley siblings make their grand entrance, commanding the entire room's attention. Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy see each other for the first time... It's fascinating how quickly their distaste for one another took shape within that short time. Both fell victim to their pride and prejudice as the chasm became more pronounced between class, family, gender, and education. Director, Joe Wright, captured these scenes so brilliantly. It felt like a small part of the Victorian era was plucked out of time and placed into our screens.

Rating: ********* (9 out of 10)