The New York Times

Stephen Holden

"Makes you believe in true love, happily-ever-after and all the other stuff a romantic comedy promises but so seldom delivers. For one misty-eyed moment, order reigns in the universe. 'Pride and Prejudice' gathers you up on its white horse and gallops off into the sunset. Along the way, it serves a continuing banquet of high-end comfort food perfectly cooked and seasoned. When (Keira Knightley) is on the screen, which is much of the time, you can barely take your eyes off her. Her radiance so suffuses the film. Satisfyingly rich. The sumptuous new screen adaptation has so much to recommend it."

Los Angeles Times

Carina Chocano

"Exhilarating. With outstanding performances, 'Pride & Prejudice' is a joy from start to finish. Keira Knightley animates Lizzie's laserlike wit. Her vibrant performance eloquently expresses the ignominious, but often funny, position Lizzie and her four sisters have been placed in by fate, gender and circumstance. Matthew Macfadyen's Mr. Darcy broods and stews more fiercely than ever. He's sexy in a forlorn, wild-haired way. His and Knightley's near-kisses are more heavily charged than all the nudity-for-art's-sake in the world."

San Diego Union-Tribune

David Elliot

"4 stars! Delightful! Fall into the thrall of a master served beautifully. Profoundly accomplished. Keira Knightley makes the movie her own and her fate our deepest care. Donald Sutherland is perfection."

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Eleanor Ringel Gillespie

"Keira Knightley brings Jane Austen's book to glorious, pulsating life! She gives a star-making performance."

Star Tribune (Minneapolis)

Jeff Strickler

"First class! Jane Austen's classic novel gets a traditional telling that is lush with detail. Keira Knightley maintains a perfect balance between starry-eyed romance and down-to-earth practicality."

The Arizona Republic

Kerry Lengel

"Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen create a smoldering chemistry. Austen fans will delight to see their favorite characters brought to life."

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Carrie Rickey

"3.5 stars! Quite simply, it is the essential 'Pride and Prejudice!' Undeniably sexy! Keira Knightley radiates intelligence and beauty. Matthew Macfadyen is an ideal Darcy. As the movie proceeds their mutual magnetism is undeniable. Donald Sutherland and Brenda Blethyn are excellent."

Contra Costa Times

Randy Myers

"Grade A-! A jolt of energy! Knightley sparkles as Lizzie! The brilliant supporting cast that adorns the lovebirds couldn't be better. Judi Dench demonstrates what acting is really all about. This 'Pride' can stand quite proudly on its own."

Tampa Tribune

Bob Ross

"You'll find fresh insights, irresistible visuals and engaging performances...as the camera glides gracefully from one enthralling scene to the next. Keira Knightley gives the character a modern glow. Matthew MacFadyen makes Darcy into a character to care about. Donald Sutherland and Brenda Blethyn bring warmth and humor."

Good Morning America

Joel Siegel

"Keira Knightley gives an Oscar worthy performance."

Daily News

Jami Bernard

"3.5 stars! A celebration! Gloriously romantic! It's got the sprit of it down cold—or, in this case, hot! Keira Knightley takes her place in the sun with her sparkling, self-assured performance. The supporting characters are rich and funny. Also balancing the stirring romantic vibe with opportune moments of character-driven comedy are Judi Dench and Donald Sutherland. Splendid."

Chicago Tribune

Michael Phillips

"3.5 stars! An exuberant film adaptation of real personality—lively, coltish, imaginatively conceived! Director Joe Wright has fashioned a version with a freer, less stuffy air than it has received before, more Romantic than Classical. Bustles along to a crisp but not frantic rhythm . . . the effect is pleasurably intoxicating. Keira Knightley is blessed with a sharp ear for Jane Austen's wit. When Lizzie first meets Darcy, sparks fly. But the whole party teems with life."

Detroit Free Press

Terry Lawson

"4 stars! Compelling, real and fresh! A new classic version of Jane Austen's 'Pride & Prejudice!' Girls of all ages should have much fun with this 'Pride & Prejudice,' and so will boys. Keira Knightley plays Elizabeth as a clever, verbally athletic tomboy who has no idea how sexy she is. She climbs under your skin, and into your head, and in this version we understand why Darcy seems so resistant to her obvious wonderfulness. He's never seen anything like her."

The Kansas City Star

Robert W. Butler

"4 Stars! A tour de force! Director Joe Wright, slams one out of the park. The most cinematic Austen adaptation ever. Keira Knightly cementing her stardom and Matthew Macfadyen announcing his intention to become one. Joe Wright delivers the 'Citizen Kane' of Jane Austen movies."

San Jose Mercury News

Bruce Newman

"3 1/2 stars. Utterly enchanting. Keira Knightley plays Elizabeth Bennet with a luminescence. Director Joe Wright has strung together the gemlike performance of Judi Dench and Brenda Blethyn with the scene-stealing of Donald Sutherland and a hilarious turn by Tom Hollander. You wish it would never end."

Boston Herald

James Verniere

"3.5 stars! Miraculous! 'Pride & Prejudice' establishes Keira Knightly as the most enchanting leading lady of her time! She burns with a hard, gemlike flame. The rest of the cast is excellent. Brava."

San Francisco Chronicle

Ruthe Stein

"5 stars! (highest rating) Deliriously charming, creatively reimagined and sublimely entertaining! Director Joe Wright makes a spectacular feature film debut. With Keira Knightley at her liveliest—her Lizzie appears to jump for joy while standing still. Donald Sutherland's Mr. Bennet is the personification of cool. Sink down into your seat and enmesh yourself in the richness before you."

The Washington Times

Gary Arnold

"4 stars! Richly satisfying! A graceful and gladdening new film version of 'Pride & Prejudice.' Keira Knightley's large eyes, slim figure and delicately chiseled profile give her Lizzie an immediate photogenic magnetism. Also boasts sound performances from Brenda Blethyn, Rosamund Pike, Jena Malone, Matthew Macfadyen and Donald Sutherland."

Sacramento Bee

Carla Meyer

"4 Stars! Soaringly romantic! Keira Knightley's portrayal represents her coming-out as a major actress. Donald Sutherland brings a wry, lived-in grace."

Los Angeles Daily News

Glenn Whipp

"4 stars! Thrilling! Impossible to resist! Announces both the arrival of filmmaker Joe Wright and actress Keira Knightley. A potent blend of realism and romance, great ensemble acting and bravura camera work."

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Phoebe Flowers

"Pride & Prejudice is wildly entertaining."

Ebert and Roeper

Roger Ebert

"Thumbs up. So pitch-perfect. The movie is funny and moving and enormously entertaining. 'Pride & Prejudice' is one of the best adaptations I've seen of Jane Austen or anybody else. It takes a familiar story and makes it fresh and suspenseful and robust. Keira Knightley gives a magical performance. She and Matthew Macfadyen have instant chemistry together. Donald Sutherland is wonderful. The supporting roles add to the energy: Brenda Blethyn and Donald Sutherland and Judi Dench."

Los Angeles Times

Kenneth Turan

"Exhilarating. With outstanding performances, 'Pride & Prejudice' is a joy from start to finish."

USA Today

Claudia Puig

"4 stars! Supremely entertaining, lushly romantic and subtly sexy! Bewitches the viewer completely and incandescently with an exquisite blend of emotion and wit. Pride & Prejudice's transcendent love story will captivate viewers—even diehard Austenites. Keira Knightley imbues Austen's beloved heroine with just the right blend of humor, intensity and intelligence. Matthew Macfadyen manages to make us swoon. They have chemistry. Donald Sutherland and Brenda Blethyn are both superb."

Chicago Sun Times

Roger Ebert

"4 stars. One of the most delightful and heartwarming adaptations made from Austen or anybody else. Much of the delight and most of the heart comes from Keira Knightley. The movie is well cast from top to bottom and benefits from the genius of its supporting players. When Lizzie and Darcy finally accept each other in 'Pride & Prejudice', I felt an almost unreasonable happiness. Anyone who will sacrifice their own happiness for higher considerations deserves to be happy. When they realize that about each other their hearts leap, and readers, so did mine."

The Washington Post

Stephen Hunter

"Keira Knightley Is A Vast Force Of Nature! She Just Rules The Screen!"

The Boston Globe

Wesley Morris

"A Jaunty Romantic Comedy That Leaves Us As Incandescently Happy As Its Characters! Exhilaratingly Made!"