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This is not a nostalgic behind the scenes look at the making of Star Wars or even interesting anecdotes from actors and extras, BUT rather a boring, rambling, stream of consciousness, insomnia curing, 90 minutes of irrelevant and otherwise unrelated "stories" from cast members, most of which you've never heard of. It has poor production value and a poor sound which makes some of the conversation exceedingly difficult to hear. The production values could be forgiven however, if the content was interesting. My wife, who is not as much of a Star Wars fan, pointed out that you would be hard pressed to find any meaningful reference to Star Wars in the first 40 minutes of this film. By the time a random soap opera clip "starring" an unknown was shown, I'd had enough. This is unfortunately one many of us waited for, but is one to miss. And rest assured, you won't miss much of anything.

An excellent look at what's wrong with the world and the consumer society in America. A reprehensible bunch of of idiots with no empathy or self awareness. They made their bed... you know the rest. Every scene where these morons espouse their greatness and merit to society, or the kids talk about how they "don't want to end up spoiled" or they regale us with talk of how everyone who knows them is "better for it" makes you gag. A well filmed documentary that you can use as a teachable moment to say to individuals you influence: "Don't be like these people"! Must have been a slow year at Sundance if this was so well received. Just don't watch it after you've had a big meal.

I can't say anything horrible about this adaptation, in fact it's good. BUT if you've read the book or have had the wonderful luck to have seen the 1995 BBC version with Elizabeth Ehle and Colin Firth, then you will be underwhelmed. As you must be since this is only acceptable as a 2 hour version. The story is just too complex to be truncated down to this point. But I must say it's pretty well edited in its form.

Just two appearances by Mr. Wickham, Lady Catherine de Bourgh doesn't receive enough play up to the climactic confrontation, everybody's sisters are mostly irrelevant, and Mrs. Bennet does not hold up to the portrayal by Alison Steadman; furthermore, the chemistry between Knightley and MacFadyen DOESN'T BEGIN to approach that of Ehle and Firth, among other issues.

The production company should've known what they were getting into after all. So, if you can't stand the heat stay out of the kitchen. On the plus side, it is beautifully photographed with excellent cinematography and I owe someone a nickel because Keira Knightley can act.