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When it comes to period dramas, Jane Austen variations reign supreme. Perhaps the most well-known and widely beloved of all is Pride and Prejudice. The story of love, class, and unhealthy first impressions has enthralled generations of readers.

The next iteration of Pride and Prejudice is Netflix‘s upcoming TV collection slated for later this yr, starring Emma Corrin (best recognized as The Crown’s younger Princess Diana) and Jack Lowden from Slow Horses. Good or unhealthy, reactions to the new model will make waves and draw comparisons to the most latest and widely beloved adaptation — the 2005 movie with Keira Knightley. A warning to viewers: the attractive period drama is leaving Netflix later this month.

Austen’s novels are consistently being refreshed into new variations, from the BBC‘s devoted Pride and Prejudice miniseries to Netflix’s much-panned rework of Persuasion.

Pride and Prejudice (2005) is less religious than its British predecessor, and for followers, that’s okay. The period drama’s romantic stress and the sheer manufacturing worth of Joe Wright’s lush movie make it a masterpiece in the eyes of many.

On Rotten Tomatoes, it has an spectacular 87% and 90% approval ranking with critics and viewers respectively.

The website’s critics consensus reads: “Sure, it’s another adaptation of cinema’s fave Jane Austen novel, but key performances and a modern filmmaking sensibility make this familiar period piece fresh and enjoyable.”

The British Film Institute (BFI) chosen the film for its top 10 listing of best Austen variations.

The BFI had this to say: “The greatest assets of this adaptation over the 1995 version are in its production, especially the sun-dappled cinematography of Roman Osin and the luscious score by Dario Marianelli featuring Jean-Yves Thibaudet on piano.

They added: “It is a far less stagey and aloof model than its 1940 predecessor, regenerating the appeal of Austen for the twenty first century.”

Alongside Knightley, the queen of period dramas, the cast features Matthew MacFayden as Mr Darcy (now perhaps more widely known from HBO’s Succession), Rosamund Pike, and Donald Sutherland.

The film racked up wins and nominations at the Oscars, BAFTAs and Golden Globes, netting Wright, a first-time director, a BAFTA for Most Promising Newcomer.

What do period drama fans have to say about it?

Though it’s been over 20 years since the movie came out, fans can’t get enough of it.

“Everything about this film is ideal,” declared one viewer. “The soundtrack and cinematography are really unimaginable and I’ll always say that this is my favorite adaption of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. It has also been my consolation film for the last 10 years of life.”

Another said: “Amazing, this is a film I may rewatch over a million instances and never get sick of it. I’ll always declare this film as my favorite until the day I die, but this is the best time period piece film ever.”

Regarding the comparisons to the BBC model, one period drama fan said: “I’ll go to my deathbed defending the film proper up there with the show. The show is clearly the more full adaptation but the film dials all the aesthetic and emotional components up to 11 and that’s fully okay lol.”

A second added: “I’ve always said the BBC model will get the story proper and the 2005 model will get the sensation proper. Love them both for very different causes.”

“I believe one of the issues the 2005 movie does better is that it is more accessible to an viewers that is not already a fan of the story. You’re investing less than two hours vs. six for the BBC collection. You haven’t got to work as arduous to perceive the language in the 2005 model because it has been a little bit more modernised.”

Where to watch Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice (2005) is streaming on Netflix UK until June 20. The BBC’s 1995 miniseries is currently free to watch on iPlayer.

The new Pride and Prejudice TV programme from Netflix is scheduled to be launched someday this autumn.