A few days ago, I went off to see the newest version of 'Pride & Prejudice', starring Kiera Knightley (just nominated for an Oscar for her part). It was a wonderful rendition of the story, though 2 hours and 10 minutes are just not enough to do the story justice.
As I watched the movie, I found myself mesmerized by Mr. Darcy, played by the broodingly handsome Matthew Macfadyen. Mmmmm. Brooding men. Yummy! The party of Mr. Darcy is a pivotal character, but he doesn't say much throughout the first 1/3 of the movie-- he's usually being snobby and silent. Or glowering at Elizabeth Bennet and her silly siblings. Be that as it may, I couldn't keep my eyes off of him! YOWZA! I really think that men are doing themselves a disservice by not having at least ONE pair of Hessian boots, ass-fitting tight pants, and a cutaway riding coat with matching stock. That is a sexy, yummy look.
Coming home from the movie, I was in a state of sexual high dudgeon (oh, just look it up!). I pounced on USMCman and asked, "Would you wear a Mr. Darcy outfit for me on Valentine's Day?" He gave me a suspicious look. "Does it mean I have to wear a g-string?" "NO! Just boots, tight jodhpurs, a white linen shirt, and nothin' else!" USMCman nodded his agreement, but I think he was just relieved to not be packed into a g-string.
Of course, nothing would do but for me to get out my A&E DVD of the '95 classic version of P&P, starring Colin Firth--who is on my list of manly edibles as it is--so I could compare the two versions and get more manly-man viewing. Again, let me say, YOWZA! If you want to watch a story with sexual tension, humor, and beyond-beautiful scenery, this is the movie for you. One of my all-time favorite movies and stories.
However, I don't know that Matthew Macfadyen quite lives up to the brooding Mr. Darcy character as well as Colin Firth. What do you think?
3 comments:
Sorry, you're on your own with that one, my dear. You know I just can't get worked up over Mr. Darcy--even if I WAS an English major. But hey, I'm glad you're happy. You won't get a bit of competition from me on Colin Firth.
Poor USMCman--he really didn't like the g-string? Too bad it was too small...or not too bad for you! (hee hee)
I think you should go out to a costume shop and rent the Mr. Darcy garb for him to wear on V-Day. Make yourself happy--like you told me!!!
One of the best things about the Regency era was clothing. Women's clothing was (for the most part) loose fitting and breezy, with lots of bosom tops showing (perfect for you, TIL!), and the men's outfits were comfy, too!
I need to find a Mr. Darcy costume online since I wouldn't have a clue as to how to make one myself... mmmmmm. Double mmmmm.
As for the too-small g-string... we won't go into details, but I think USMCman was traumatized! HA!
It is funny my one boss didn't hold out much hope for our new Jane Austen book group. Kim and I thought it would be a hit. We were right. We had 29 people show up for the first book... Pride and Prejudice. :)
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