I think the 1980 version did not show a true romance between Darcy and Elizabeth. I thought that the A&E Wickham came off a lout and very villainous (sp?) simply because he was truly able to fool everyone. IN the 1980 version, Wickham was sort of a simpering fool (to me) and made his character seem such... as he was. I think a true villain is able to hide it better, as the A&E Wickham was able to. I did like the 1980 version better except that Colin Firth let us feel his love, see it in his eyes, whereas David Rintoul was not very forthcoming at all, not even to us. IN the A&E version, I longed for them to come together. In the 1980 version, I expected them to come together. I did like the 1980 ending better as well. Having both in your collection is a must.
Review of Pride and Prejudice
