"She is tolerable.." - Pride & Prejudice (1940,1957,1961,1967,1980,1995,2005) 

*Series:* ru-vid.com/group/PLzcoQ_vebs-T2HiyFRu1TzCiioISLXLRq _Elizabeth Bennet had been obliged, by the scarcity of gentlemen, to sit down for two dances; and during part of that time, Mr. Darcy had been standing near enough for her to overhear a conversation between him and Mr. Bingley, who came from the dance for a few minutes to press his friend to join it._ _“Come, Darcy,” said he, “I must have you dance. I hate to see you standing about by yourself in this stupid manner. You had much better dance.”_ _“I certainly shall not. You know how I detest it, unless I am particularly acquainted with my partner. At such an assembly as this, it would be insupportable. Your sisters are engaged, and there is not another woman in the room whom it would not be a punishment to me to stand up with.”_ _“I would not be so fastidious as you are,” cried Bingley, “for a kingdom! Upon my honour, I never met with so many pleasant girls in my life as I have this evening; and there are several of them, you see, uncommonly pretty.”_ _“You are dancing with the only handsome girl in the room,” said Mr. Darcy, looking at the eldest Miss Bennet._ _“Oh, she is the most beautiful creature I ever beheld! But there is one of her sisters sitting down just behind you, who is very pretty, and I dare say very agreeable. Do let me ask my partner to introduce you.”_ _“Which do you mean?” and turning round, he looked for a moment at Elizabeth, till, catching her eye, he withdrew his own, and coldly said, “She is tolerable: but not handsome enough to tempt me; and I am in no humour at present to give consequence to young ladies who are slighted by other men. You had better return to your partner and enjoy her smiles, for you are wasting your time with me.”_ _Mr. Bingley followed his advice. Mr. Darcy walked off; and Elizabeth remained with no very cordial feelings towards him. She told the story, however, with great spirit among her friends; for she had a lively, playful disposition, which delighted in anything ridiculous._ *_Pride and Prejudice, Chapter 3_*

1995 is a pure adaptation. 2005 is a cinematic rethinking.

Say what you want about accuracy but the 2005 film was a work of art and the only adaptation I can rewatch consistently. The colour palette, the music, the acting, the CINEMATOGRAPHY ugh I could write essays on that movie and Joe Wright as a director in general.

lt's interesting that in the earlier versions Elizabeth is outraged by Darcy's remarks, whilst in the last two she treats them with little respect and is far closer to the Elizabeth in the book.

1995 is the only one that actually keeps Elizabeth's reaction. Her reaction to Darcy's slight is to laugh at him. This does a lot to help the audience understand her character, and sets the tone for her dynamic with Darcy. I don't understand why no other version kept it.

I think each version has its own interesting features. But my favorite version is 1995. Watching it, I had the same feelings as reading the book. In my opinion, this version best conveys the atmosphere of the book.

The Italian Mr Darcy straight up turning and saying the line almost directly to Elizabeth is killing me lmao I love the detail in the 1995 of Elizabeth purposefully walking past him and talking to Charlotte, and Darcy’s face as he realizes she overheard him

The ball in 2005 was the only one that actually looked kind of fun to be at lmao

Overall, I love 1995 best but the 2005 initial party scene here helps make Darcy and Caroline's snobbery more understandable. Also, Rosamunde Pike is an exquisite, unbeatable Jane.

I love how Dutch Elizabeth seems about ready to throw hands when Bingley asks Darcy to dance with her as a favour.

1995 version is by far, my favorite. When Lizzie overhears Darcy and Bingley talking about her, I think her reaction is the best. Walking by Darcy, subtly letting him know she heard him and isn’t bothered and to top it off, talks about what she overheard with Charlotte, essentially laughing at him (or at least, making him wonder if they really are laughing at him). All the little moments like this make me love this version more and more each time I watch it. 2005 takes everything to the extreme, which in some ways bugs me. I admit it’s easier for one to tell that there is a distinct class difference between Darcy and the Bennetts, but in reality, the Bennetts were not as poor as this version makes them out to be. They were going to struggle financially after Mr Bennett would pass away, but they were able to wear nice clothes that period accurate, but they just weren’t as lavish and fashionably up to date like Darcy and the Bingleys. I think the “these are country bumpkins” is a little too much and in your face, but I get why they wanted to portray it as such. I do, however, like the liveliness and crowded feeling at this dance, which the latter I feel was definitely accurate in a lot of dance halls, and I do like Lizzie’s reaction to overhearing Darcy and Bingley. She gives off this nonchalant, I don’t care vibe, like 1995 Lizzie, but handles it differently and I think it’s an appropriate reaction for her as well as 1995’s Lizzie

i was not prepared for dutch lizzie to call for the guillotine i died laughing. that's a version worth watching

When you compare all versions it's clear that BBC 1995 is the best one. Both according to acting and costumes/hairstyles. I really love Jennifer Ehle's Lizzie.

They got the costumes wrong in the earlier versions..1995 is without the best version...still wonderful to watch...

The 1995 version is the BEST one.

1995 is a MASTERPIECE!

The most believable and enjoyable was 1995... 2005 was cinematically more stunning (I love the estate tour) and the 2005 soundtrack is stunning... But 1995 remains my favorite❤❤❤

The 1995 version is my favorite and IMO the best in almost every way, but the 1980 actors for Darcy and Elizabeth were the GOATs for those roles.

1980 miniseries is criminally underrated. '95 is good too, but I prefer the '80 one.

NO-ONE can improve upon Colin Firth as Mr.Darcy! 😍 (1995)

In my eyes, the 1995 version remains unsurpassed.

1995 is the best

My favourite version is 2005 one ❤!!

I like Austen movies to follow the books closely. 1995 is by far my favorite.

1995 and 1980 are my favs!

For me both 1995 and 2005 is a tie. I could watch both of them on repeat many, many times (and I tell you I have)

An excellent compilation. Very delightful to see the progression through time. Thank you for the enjoyment!

The costumes in the oldest version look like they’re left over from Gone with the Wind.

The pride and prejudice with Colin firth is the best production for accuracy

I really love the Darcy and Lizzie in the 1980 version. Although 1995 holds a special place in my heart.💗💗

My favourite one will forever be BBC 1995 version. Colin Firth is the best Darcy in my eyes🙂

"She is tolerable.." : The starting point of all misunderstandings and prejudices growing in Lizzy's mind. First impression matters.. lol

BBC 1995 version is by far the best. The entire cast was excellent ❤

Lizzie has the best comeback line EVER!!

2005 has a heavier mood than I imagine Austen aspired to create. That said, I am fine with the 2005 "she is tolerable" scene. The 1995 version is the most enjoyable to me. Lizzy passing Darcy by with her "I don't give a sh** what you just said about me" smile then retelling the tale of Darcy's rude slight to her best friend on her own terms and looking his direction, don't we all wish we could do that instead of withdrawing? I will always hold that in my heart as sublime presence of mind. Additionally the 1995 scene really helped us see Darcy "notice" Lizzy and moved the story along with ease. I have to admit there is no direction in the book on this scene the 2005 version would be a more likely scenario Lizzy is witty and strong but also human and Darcy insulted her and she would feel the slight, most people would not be able to recover so well as in the 1995 version - but oooh I can dream! And Thank-you for the comparison video

I just love the 2005 version so much😭

the 1995 and 1980 versions are the best

The 1995 Version was far superior to all the rest the cast was perfect. I have read the book and this version is spot on. Colin Firth was the best Darcy.

What a cool compilation. I did not know there had been a Dutch version. Darcy and Bingley seem quite funny. Hilarious to hear the way they have translated it in what now sounds like very oldfasioned Dutch.

What a brilliant collection. Great to see different decades and different countries.

Even though the costumes are far from being accurate, I found the 1940s version charming 🤭 I loved Lizzie’s sassiness

I always loved the 2005 adaptation for its cinematography, the colors, the music...everything was perfect. I would love to see a remake mini-series with that sort of cinematography. The mini-series from 1995 did it so well but I never get tired of remakes.

My two favorites are the 1995 and 2005 versions. I own both of them and have re-watched them so many times I lost track lol. I lean more toward loving the 2005 version just slightly more even if the 1995 version is more accurate with the book.

I could watch 1995s version over and over again its so good.

1995 by far the best of all

I prefer the 2005 version. Matthew Macfayden has a depth of emotion and does more with a single look or word than was accomplished in any other version. It's truly a consummate performance.

It's funny how Jennifer Ehle looks and acts quite a bit like Greer Garson. But Jennifer Ehle was by far the best performance of all of them and most true to the book.

The 1995 BBC version is the best ❤

I’ve always found the 1940 version charming. And I love the 1980 version.

In the 2005 version, the joy in the room is real and palpable. Every other version seems so stuffy. 2005's makes me want to dance too!

2005 the absolute best ❤

Dutch Darcy and Elizabeth were taking no prisoners good heavens 😳

The 1995 version is classic with the best cast ensemble and adaptation but the 2005 version is a cinematography masterpiece.

1995 version was a masterpiece. Who could better Colin Firth as Darcy! However, the 1980 version was excellent. Elizabeth Garvie made a delightful Lizzie Bennet.

Dutch Lizzy’s facial expressions had me loling.

There’s only one version for me that does the deeper layers, the subtlety and the humour of the book credit: 1995. Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle were absolutely perfect as Elizabeth and Darcy. But the entire cast was very strong.

1995 my favourite. Despite Laurence Olivier that version turned into some kind of American civil war version costumes completely wrong. Loved the elegant Italian version

1995 costumes are most accurate. 2005 most accurate in terms of location & realism. 2005 has the most realistic reaction from Lizzie. 1980 had gorgeous costumes too. 1940 Mr Darcy is so handsome. 1995 & 2005 Mr Darcys are both swoon-worthy.

The 1995 version will always be the best

I can't believe I'm saying this, but I like the 1940 version of this scene the best. Very funny.

David Rintoul was the best Mr Darcy of them all.

The casting in the 1980 version was perfect. No one can do pride like David Rintoul and Jane and Lizzie were exactly right.

Colin Firth and Olivier my favorite actors as Mr Darcy

i had no clue they'd made adaptations in other languages!! that was so neat. i do think that it's helped as technology has progressed to allow for more subtle expression and acting, but also i grew up on the 1995 version so it's The One for me

Say what you want about the story and accuracy, the cinematography of the 2005 version is completly unmatched. Every scene is visually stunning

Of course,1995was best of them...

The 1940 version is my favorite because of Greer Garson and Lawrence Olivier.

Colin Firth is by far the best!

Excellent compilation! Thank you!! ✨💜🌹💜✨

1980 had the most age-appropriate cast-I loved that Lizzie and Darcy, and particularly loved Lady Catherine and Mr. collins in that version and thought that Jane was the prettiest and sweetest actress to play that role. Having said that, Colin Firth was a devastating Darcy and I liked Jennifer Elle’s Elizabeth very much. The 2005 version might as well have been a different story since it strayed so far from the book, even though Mathew McFayden is a wonderful actor. Yeah, I probably spelled his name wrong… 😅

So interesting to see other countries' dramatisations of an English classic.

whereever you got all those versions from, wonderful joyful. thanks for causing a smile

I like the 2005 version best. I prefer Kiera over the actress in the 1995 Colin Firth version. I also love Lizzie’s line “dancing, even if one’s partner is barely tolerable”. It’s not in the book but I think it’s a great addition and it shows Darcy she heard him speak rudely about her, i think it also shows a little bit more about why he fell in love with her-her spirit

I love 1995.💗

I just realized it was Virna Lisi in the 1957 Italian version.

Finalmente questi collage sono tornati... Grazie

Thank you @Darcyfied!

The 1980 version by a country mile.

1940 Darcy is so handsome

It's quite surprising how a tv adaptation can have such a long lasting effect, like the 1995 version. I like its static style of filming (though this has more to do with "tv" style than pure artistic choice, but it kind of fits the stlye of the era) and its sense of humor. I love the Bennett parents, Mr. Collins, Charlotte and Lady Catherine de Bourgh in that version, too, not just Lizzie and Mr Darcy. The cinematorgaphy of the the 2005 is of course much better than any of the others, and that's understandable. It's not a tv version and the technology itself devoloped a lot in the 90s. But I just don1t understand some of the scenes in the movie version. Why the big proposal-refusal scene was shot outside in the rain? That alone was a bit too much and that's a central scene in the story...

I think I am one of the few ones who didn't enjoy the 1995 version except for Colin's interpretation of Darcy. My all time favourite is the 2005 version. The entire cast on the whole is better than in any other adaptation imo ❤

I love the 2005 one, I always desperately want to jump in and dance with them because it looks such fun and well McFadyan I have a crush on..lol

Thank you for such an interesting omnibus! :)

I watched most of these different versions of the movie. I honestly could and have rewatched the 2005 rendition many times. I feel it's the sweetest and purist. I love the 2005 the best.😊

I still love 2005 version, it's because of Keira, her acting is so perfect, she's born for this act😍

No Darcy and Elizabeth will ever outshine Colin Firth, or Elizabeth by Jennifer Eales

Collin Firth and Jennifer Ehle were electric. I can see why they had a brief romance during filming.

In my opinion Colin Firth is the ONLY actor able to portray Darcy with as much careless arrogance and believability as Laurence Olivier. He is also very handsome. While the assembly ball may have been historically accurate, I was shocked by how seedy and impoverished it all looked - costumes, setting, people.

I appreciate the 1995 one, but the 2005 one is my favorite. Mostly because it's more beautiful to look at and uses the visual nature of the medium to its advantage. I generally don't care whether an adaptation is accurate, as long as any changes made still make sense in the context of the story. But if you're just going to make a film exactly like the book... why not just read the book?

Similarity between the 1940 lead actors and the 1995 ones

1995 bbc series and the 2005 movie have my heart ❤️ truly beautiful adaptations in acting, cinematography and overall feel.

1995 😊

BBC 1995- the best!!!!

Watchingwatching any scene from P&P, makes me want to watch north and south, which I prefer vastly.

1995 forever

1995 still has my vote as the best version of Pride and Prejudice.❤❤❤

I do enjoy watching the 2005, but I do have to say my favourite is 1995. Matthew MacFadyen is a great Mr. Darcy, but who can compare to Colin Firth?

Thank you for sharing! I did not know that there was an German and an Italian version :D

“Why don’t we have the guillotine in England?” PFFT best reaction hands down

1995