'Masterpiece' period drama 'greatest ever made' in most stunning location

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More than 25 years since its release, this adaptation of a beloved classic novel is still winning over new fans.

Hailed a film masterpiece and dubbed the greatest ever made by devoted fans, Pride and Prejudice, starring Keira Knightley and Matthew McFadyen, tells the story of Elizabeth Bennet and her Mr Darcy.

Based on Jane Austen's novel of the same name, released in 1813, this timeless love story follows our couple as they go from sworn enemies to something far deeper.

Austen's classic work was adapted for the big screen by Deborah Moggach and was directed by Oscar-winning director, Joe Wright, as his first film.

With a star-studded cast that also includes Donald Sutherland as heroin Elizabeth's long-suffering father, Mr Bennet, and Brenda Blethyn as her meddling mother, Mrs Bennet, along with Rosamund Pike as older sister Jane, Carey Mulligan as Kitty and Tom Hollander as the ever annoying Mr Collins. Judi Dench's appearance as Lady Catherine de Bourgh is one of the many highlights of the film.

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Just imagine watching this masterpiece period drama in one of the most dramatic of settings - an outdoor cinema in the middle of the stunning Kew Gardens in London.

Fans and critics alike can't get enough of the film and it has an impressive 90 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

One critic said: "Between Wright's magnetically captivating vision and the impeccable performances, Pride and Prejudice 2005 shines as a leading benchmark of a breathtaking adaptation, earning a rightful stamp of approval from countless longtime fans."

While another wrote: "Wright embraces the tactility of touch, the energy of chaos, and the beauty of stolen glances. Regardless of which Austen is your favorite, it's easy to fall in love with Wright's visual feast of a movie."

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