tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3734472082681797097.post549557222227863469..comments2023-07-15T13:52:55.640+01:00Comments on Monica Fairview, Author : Mr Darcy's Marriage, and Pride and Prejudice Question 15Monica Fairviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07859188231849000840noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3734472082681797097.post-63528436531921175512009-10-16T15:16:02.916+01:002009-10-16T15:16:02.916+01:00In reference to Caroline and Darcy's relations...In reference to Caroline and Darcy's relationship, I would say that he continues to associate with her because she comes with her brother. I think it has more to do with his love of his friend and tolerating her presence.<br /><br />Ok, comparing and contrasting productions will be hard for me. I haven't seen some of these movies in a long time...but I will say Firth is the closest to the book version of Darcy, but I'd prefer MacFadyen as my own personal Darcy...he's so smoldering and yummy. I also love the scene in the movie where after helping Elizabeth into the carriage after her sister's stay at Netherfield due to illness, MacFadyen moves his hand as if her touch has left a lasting impression on him..great touch.<br /><br />Olivier rocks in all his roles, but I think Firth nails the transformation best out of these actors.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3734472082681797097.post-67207177939357093972009-10-16T14:42:08.104+01:002009-10-16T14:42:08.104+01:00I liked both productions, although Colin Firth is ...I liked both productions, although Colin Firth is by far my favorite. You could actually see him change the way he looked and carried himself throughout the series, while the Darcy in the Keira Knightley version seemed to just sit there and look broody the whole time. Not that I complained too loudly--he was rather nice to look at while he was being all deep and misunderstood. Did not like Darcy in Lost in Austen at all, but that could be because the ending was so very, very wrong. Or it could be his ginormous chin....Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17602488658254161525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3734472082681797097.post-27419099606956678742009-10-16T03:41:09.445+01:002009-10-16T03:41:09.445+01:00I agree whole-heartedly! The Firth-Ehle productio...I agree whole-heartedly! The Firth-Ehle production has the most awful Mrs. Bennett (think nails on a blackboard), the best Mr. Bennett, and a Jane whom my husband does not consider a beauty! Plus, Collins is really slimy, Lydia is popping out of her dress and Wickham isn't all that handsome,either. One point in favor: Colonel Fitzwilliam.<br /><br />New P & P has the better Jane, Charlotte and Mr. Collins. And I am getting to be a big fan of Brenda Blethyn. (But, I digress!!)Jeannettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11731136253782007761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3734472082681797097.post-922365271224794012009-10-16T00:04:07.202+01:002009-10-16T00:04:07.202+01:00I'm torn between Firth and Macfayden. The latt...I'm torn between Firth and Macfayden. The latter uses his powerful eyes--or should I say FINE eyes--to great effect; but the former is generally more expressive, and better at catching the nuances of Darcy's character. In the newest P&P, the everything seems fainter, less pronounced, and this certainly extends to Darcy. {Oddly enough, deciding which version to watch has more to do with which Mrs. Bennet I feel like enduring.} <br /><br />And, humbug. Now I have a craving to watch every single version ever made, and all our movies are packed away because of renovations!Sarah-Wynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10805271748764361314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3734472082681797097.post-6205857473394418582009-10-15T23:32:09.698+01:002009-10-15T23:32:09.698+01:00Lovely to meet you, Simone. I'm glad you found...Lovely to meet you, Simone. I'm glad you found your way here. Thank you for your kind words.Monica Fairviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859188231849000840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3734472082681797097.post-2868445485891553302009-10-15T22:19:18.157+01:002009-10-15T22:19:18.157+01:00From one devoted Austen fan to the next, I’ll say ...From one devoted Austen fan to the next, I’ll say this well done on a brilliant blog. I love your site so much I can hardly stand it. I’ll visit often now I know where to find you. My choice is Colin Firth. He’s handsome and charming without being a pushover.<br />All the very best,<br />SimoneThe romantic query letter and the happy-ever-afterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13382165250238920938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3734472082681797097.post-16902453019178044572009-10-15T20:18:20.770+01:002009-10-15T20:18:20.770+01:00Colin Firth is the best Darcy. I don't like Ma...Colin Firth is the best Darcy. I don't like Matthew at all, he is just too "nice" to be Darcy. I think Colin is the perfect Darcy. He can act really coldly but then, for example when he looks to elizabeth when she is playing piano with Georgiana that look is his eyes and face... It makes me melt. I think Elliott Cowan does good job in Lost in Austen but I think that in my mind, no one is never going to top Colin Firth.<br /><br />milkavainamo@lyseo.edu.ouka.fiMilkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02895194323920181272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3734472082681797097.post-47957175496871265032009-10-15T14:16:21.747+01:002009-10-15T14:16:21.747+01:00I cast my vote for Matthew! I think his portrayal...I cast my vote for Matthew! I think his portrayal showed such a wide range of emotional expression. At the Merryton assembly he was very intimidating. On his visits to the parsonage (Mr. Collins home) he looked totally "stupid" as his cousin Fitzwilliam describes him in the book. And at other times he just looks so sad! I think Firth does a great job with haughty, but doesn't portray Darcy's conflict and transformation as well to my eye. I'll take Matthew and his long coat over the wet shirt!! :)Jeannettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11731136253782007761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3734472082681797097.post-20137065292264701612009-10-15T13:10:07.121+01:002009-10-15T13:10:07.121+01:00If I had to compare, I would say that Colin Firth ...If I had to compare, I would say that Colin Firth tops them all, although I have a great love for Lawrence Oliver in any role. Besides being quite handsome, Firth is coldly haughty at first, but becomes a loveable man as the mini-series continues. Truthfully I don't think Macfayden gets the haughtiness down as well and Cowan in Lost in Austen is a little too haughty. Firth captures the role of Mr. Darcy perfectly. And who can forget the wet shirt? If only that were actually in the novel . . .Laura's Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904763940307902364noreply@blogger.com