Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

"Bloody lovely."

2016 1h 48m EN

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A zombie outbreak has fallen upon the land in this reimagining of Jane Austen's classic tale of the tangled relationships between lovers from different social classes in 19th century England. Feisty heroine Elizabeth Bennet is a master of martial arts and weaponry and the handsome Mr. Darcy is a fierce zombie killer, yet the epitome of upper class prejudice. As the zombie outbreak intensifies, they must swallow their pride and join forces on the blood-soaked battlefield in order to conquer the undead once and for all.

“Bloody lovely.”

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Cast

Lily James
Elizabeth Bennet
Sam Riley
Fitzwilliam Darcy
Jack Huston
George Wickham
Bella Heathcote
Jane Bennet
Douglas Booth
Charles Bingley
Matt Smith
Parson Collins
Charles Dance
Mr. Bennet
Lena Headey
Lady Catherine de Bourgh

Credits

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Director: Burr Steers
Writers: Burr Steers, Tracey Wilson
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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MONEY

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Earned back only 59% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Burr Steers, shot by Remi Adefarasin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Fernando Velázquez. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Padraic McKinley shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Lily James and Sam Riley and Jack Huston carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Bloody lovely.".

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The take

Burr Steers directs. Remi Adefarasin behind the camera. Fernando Velázquez scores. Padraic McKinley cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Earned back only 59% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 10 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
4Directed by Burr Steers, shot by Remi Adefarasin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Fernando Velázquez. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Padraic McKinley shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Lily James and Sam Riley and Jack Huston carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Bloody lovely.".
9IMDB entry: tt1374989 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 14 themes, including "based on novel or book", "dystopia", "shaolin", "prejudice".
11Released under 12 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Remi Adefarasin
Original score: Fernando Velázquez
Editing: Padraic McKinley
Production design: David Warren
Costume design: Julian Day
Makeup / hair: Andrea Cracknell
Stunt coordinator: Steve Dent
Runtime: 108 min · 1h 48m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $28,000,000
Box office: $16,457,494
Return: 59% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016)

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Frank Ochieng2016-02-06
One thing is for certain: no one can accuse director Burr Steers’s off-kilter version of novelist Jane Austen’s lyrical literary landscape Pride and Prejudice as being deemed solely melancholy and manipulative. The challenge of presenting a sophisticated and sudsy exposition while incorporating the ghoulish gimmicky of zombies to elevate the surrealism and cynicism of the British-based costume drama is an ambitious taking to say the least. Thankfully, Steers delivers a halfway decent piercing period piece that accentuates both the elegance and eeriness of Austen’s blossomed universe of early 19th century English femininity dripping with refined defiance and desire. Hence, Steers’s somewhat choppy but inspired Pride and Prejudice and Zombies provides an imaginative and slightly insane spin on the austere exuberance of Austen’s classic romancer highlighted with the butt-kicking antics of the bombastic Bennett sisters. There is no doubt that movie and television audiences throughout the years have been subjected to the omnipresence of the Jane Austen Experience through countless interpretations of her treasured Pride and Prejudice artistic works. For the most part, the radiance of Pride and Prejudice has always maintained its ravishing romanticism in the various incarnations showcased. However, Steers looks to promote a bloody-thirsty blueprint and enhance the urgent sense of Austen’s femme fatale movement–in this case unite the Bennett brood and arm them with the alertness of sinister-made sisterhood. Instinctively, the premise for Pride and Prejudice and Zombies gives off a bizarre but refreshing vibe when distributing its wacky brand of subversive feminine liberation. Austen heroine Elizabeth Bennett has always been possessed in her personalized convictions especially when it came to love and stability. Nevertheless, Zombies’ Liz (Lily James) has a mission in mind that does not necessarily involve finding that ideal suitor of choice. In this case, Elizabeth and her sisters Jane, Mary, Kitty and Lydia (Bella Heathcoate, Mille Brasy, Suki Waterhouse and Ellie Bamber) are the sisterly slayers trained to eradicate the unwanted walking dead. The Bennett beauties, all skilled at exceptional swordplay courtesy of intensified training in China, are looked down upon within their elite social circles. Furthermore, the concern over the feisty Elizabeth and her siblings finding their soulmates rests on the shoulders of their worrisome parents Mr. and Mrs. Bennett (Charles Dance and Sally Phillips). What is to become of the vast Bennett estate should their offspring not find the eligible companions to continue the bloodline? The question remains: will the bashing Bennett babes go down in family history as courageous zombie huntresses or suffer the societal humiliation as available spinsters untouched? Elizabeth’s preference is to be vigilant in her quest to zap out the zombie presence whenever possible as opposed to obsessing over whether she will hook the grand love of her life. Still, the very idea of meeting Colonel Darcy (Sam Riley) at one of the festive balls may have at least humbled the combative Elizabeth a bit and had her entertain the notion of embracing a romantic feeling. Unfortunately duty calls and the agenda for terminating the pesky zombies as they invade the region is the top priority for Bennett brigade. Actually, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is a frenetic fable that solidly works because it is able to competently marry two ubiquitous genres–zombie B-movies with prim and proper Austen period piece adaptations–and come up with a quirky and contentious commentary on female-oriented resistance and rage. Steers rips into the convention of womanhood wonderment with a horror flick romancer that has its sheer of nuanced nerve and chilly-minded charm. The gory shenanigans and showy execution of Zombies’ cinematic makeup from Remy Adefarasin’s luscious cinematography to David Warren’s production design and Julian Day’s costume designs all mesh with noted symmetry. The balance of wit, suspense, terror and tirade as the Bennett bunch and their suitors engage in swagger as they eliminate the detestable zombies feels delectable in manufactured naughtiness. The performances are steady and give substance to the welcomed wackiness that uncannily defines this effectively compelling but twisted treat to Austen’s pretty protagonists dressed up in gorgeous gowns that conceal their blood-laced daggers. As the lead Bennett sister, James is rather engrossing as the impulsive sword-swinging sass as her unique spin on Austen’s curly-haired creation is as credible and creative as say Keira Knightley’s stamp on the Elizabeth Bennett role. Although rollicking in a zombie B-movie without relying too much on the crutch of high stakes camp, James and her supporting players are quite poised to go with the flow based on what the unpredictable material hands them. The bottom line is that Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is a serviceable spectacle that dares to weave a Victorian-cultured social class romance yarn with an undead creepfest while finding a common ground in the hidden psyche of the young woman’s destined determination for self-discovery. Perhaps introducing the less literate crowd to Jane Austen’s brand of high class sensibilities through the battling Bennetts during the onslaught of an English countryside zombie invasion would make other future Pride and Prejudice installments feel more renewed and receptive. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016) 1 hr, 49 mins. Starring: Lily James, Sam Riley, Jack Huston, Bella Heathcoate, Douglas Booth, Matt Smith, Charles Dance, Sally Phillips, Suki Waterhouse, Ellie Bamber, Millie Brady Directed by: Burr Steers MPAA Rating: PG-13 Genre: Horror and Fantasy’Romance and Suspense Critic’s rating: 1/2 stars (out of 4 stars) (c) Frank Ochieng 2016
Gimly2016-09-13
★ 4/10
Better than it had any right being, but still not very good. Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finished product.
Reno2016-12-14
★ 7/10
From loathing to romance and zombie hunting! I did not know there was a parody novel of Jane Austen's 200 years old classic. This was based on that, a multi-starrer film, but the lack of star value let down the film. This is the film with a familiar plot, in addition to that zombies were there, but that was not enough. The big names from the cast would have pulled the film out of the box office disaster if it had one or two. But still I think this film was okay, an acceptable with awesome production and performances. It ended like there will be a sequel, but now I don't think there's going to be one. The story was kind of predictable. Well, I did predict, particularly the character Wickham. Though I was more curious about the Zombies, like how it was going to be used in the narration. I must say, they were excellent. I mean they were not given any big preference, but theirs part indeed helped to build a nice plot. Pretty well composed stunts. I mean carefully, without strong blood and gore, so they got PG13 and warning for the violences. I think the film critics overreacted like usual. They're like the sheep herds, they follow one another and given verdict for this as a bad flick. But as a film fanatic, I don't think it is worth neglecting, especially if you are a fan of the original story. In the todays world, the critics are a bunch of circus clowns. So I hope you make a right choice on this, not because of me or the critics, if you haven't seen it yet. 6.5/10