Pride & Prejudice: A Latter-Day Comedy

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Pride and Prejudice
Directed by Andrew Black
Produced by Jason Faller,
Kynan Griffin
Written by Jane Austen,
Anne K. Black,
Jason Faller,
Katherine Swigert
Starring Kam Heskin,
Orlando Seale,
Ben Gourley,
Lucila Solá,
Henry Maguire
Carmen Rasmusen
Music by Ben Carson
Distributed by Excel Entertainment
Release date(s) 2003
Running time 104 min.
Language English
Budget $350,000

Pride & Prejudice: A Latter-Day Comedy is a 2003 independent film adaptation/updating of Jane Austen's novel, set in modern-day Provo, Utah, at Brigham Young University. The characters are Latter-day Saints. The film received largely positive reviews outside Mormon enclaves such as Utah; some of the humor and plot devices derive from and require an understanding of Mormon social and religious mores.

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[edit] Religion in the film

Many have disagreed about how much the religious content is emphasized. With some viewers it has been an issue; however, the majority of people (both LDS and not) claim that the religion is extremely downplayed. Most agree that it is one of the least actively religious films of the LDS genre.[citation needed]

The production studio that put out the film thought it was too religious when it was released in theatres. After the film finished its theatrical run, it was modified and several of the more 'overt' references were removed (such as changing 'Sister Bennet' to 'Miss Bennet') to give the movie more mainstream appeal. However, the unmodified theatrical release with all the LDS humor intact can be accessed by going to the second page of the Scene Selection menu, and then from the words "Main Menu," pressing the down arrow three times. This highlights a CTR ring. Press enter and it will play the uncut theatrical version of the film.

[edit] Cast and crew

[edit] Subtle References to Jane Austen's novel, Pride and Prejudice

  • Lizzy's university class is studying Jane Austen
  • There is a portrait of Jane Austen in Darcy's ski cabin
  • Lydia's pug's name is "Austen." A pet pug is also found in Jane Austen's Mansfield Park.
  • The restaurant that Lizzy meets Darcy in is called "Rosings." In the book, Rosings Park is the home of Darcy's aunt, Lady Catherine, and also the place where Elizabeth turns down Darcy's first proposal.
  • Lydia and Jack plan to get married in Las Vegas chapel that has a Scottish theme. In the book, Lydia and Wickham must go to Scotland to marry because they can do so more quickly than they could in England (see Gretna Green Marriage).
  • The girls' residence is on a steet called Longbourn. In the book the Bennet estate is Longbourn.
  • In the "more religious" version Collins refers to his mission president, "President deBourgh," the way Collins refers to Lady de Bourgh in the book.
  • Lydia and Kitty's last name in the film is Meryton, the nearest town to the Bennett estate at Longbourn.

[edit] Soundtrack

  1. "Nothing Wrong" (Stephanie Smith)
  2. "Cake"
  3. "Be With You" (Carmen Rasmusen)
  4. "Bookstore Suite"
  5. "Pillowtalk"
  6. "All the Way" (Trey Warner)
  7. "Dream on Dream" (Jeff Foster)
  8. "Jane's Attraction"
  9. "Elizabeth's Dream"
  10. "My Baby" (Ben Carson)
  11. "Bling Bling Daddy" (Scott Reinwand)
  12. "Not Enough of You" (Ben Carson)
  13. "Gathering"
  14. "Unexpected Song" (Sarah Brightman)
  15. "Condition of Desperation" (Randy Porter)
  16. "Cowboy Rompin'" (Brilliant Stereo Mob)
  17. "Match Point"
  18. "Bingley Leaves"
  19. "Self Portrait" (Stephanie Smith)
  20. "Solid Comma Girl" (Brilliant Stereo Mob)
  21. "Mutual Attraction"
  22. "Life" (Coolhand)
  23. "Can't Stand the Way You See Me" (Ben Carson/Scott Reinwand)
  24. "My Giant" (Stephanie Smith)
  25. "Nothing Wrong Reprise" (Jamen Brooks)
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