PRIDE & PREJUDICE (new version)'s "Mr. Darcy"
PRIDE & PREJUDICE (new version)'s "Mr. Darcy"
#0PRIDE & PREJUDICE (new version)'s "Mr. Darcy"
Posted: 2/7/06 at 11:23amOMFG -- Just saw this last night. While not the most gorgeous creature on the planet, his brooding nature and physicality made me sit upright. Well, so to speak....
popcultureboy
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/23/03
#1re: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (new version)'s 'Mr. Darcy'
Posted: 2/7/06 at 11:24amDo you think there's something about the role? A nation swooned when Colin Firth was Darcy 10 years ago in the BBC adaptation.
#2re: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (new version)'s 'Mr. Darcy'
Posted: 2/7/06 at 11:27amI think there is something about that role. Of course, Colin Firth's many charms had something to do with it, I'm sure. Just as Larry Olivier's did back in the MGM version (even though it had a completely bogus Hollywood ending with Edna Mae Oliver...)
#3re: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (new version)'s 'Mr. Darcy'
Posted: 2/7/06 at 11:30amI thought McFadyen was an excellent Mr. Darcy.
touchmeinthemorning
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/3/04
#4re: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (new version)'s 'Mr. Darcy'
Posted: 2/7/06 at 11:36amI agree. He rivals Firth, for me. While the BBC version will always be the best version, his Darcy is, I think, more appropriate than Firth's (although I adore Firth).
Plum
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/4/04
#5re: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (new version)'s 'Mr. Darcy'
Posted: 2/7/06 at 12:04pm
Girls love brooding.
...
Okay, I really have no idea why it appeals.
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#6re: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (new version)'s 'Mr. Darcy'
Posted: 2/7/06 at 12:05pmI also loved McFayden, and I went into that movie thinking that no one could live up to Colin Firth.
#7re: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (new version)'s 'Mr. Darcy'
Posted: 2/7/06 at 12:07pmHe did nothing for me.
#8re: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (new version)'s 'Mr. Darcy'
Posted: 2/7/06 at 1:58pmI liked him, but he doesn't come anywhere near Colin Firth
#9re: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (new version)'s 'Mr. Darcy'
Posted: 2/7/06 at 2:33pm
He was fine... but nothing on Colin Firth's Darcy. I liked Colin's more aloof take on the character... you can see McFayden warm up too quickly to Elizabeth as Darcy.
And yes... it's definitely, definitely the allure of the character.
Updated On: 2/7/06 at 02:33 PM
RENThead414
Broadway Star Joined: 12/1/05
#10re: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (new version)'s 'Mr. Darcy'
Posted: 2/7/06 at 3:42pmI think Simon Woods (Mr. Bingley) was adorable...but I'm a sucker for a redheaded guy...
#11re: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (new version)'s 'Mr. Darcy'
Posted: 2/7/06 at 5:02pmi have the BBC version and watched the new version a month ago. Omgosh, i love both of them. McFayden seems a lil more sexy to me, though. i can't complain. they're both awesome.
pattifan2
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/12/04
#12re: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (new version)'s 'Mr. Darcy'
Posted: 2/7/06 at 5:05pmFirth's wet shirt was a tough act to live up to, but I have to admit I preferred McFadyen's more shy and awkward interpretation. 'You have bewitched me, body and soul.' (sigh)
Plum
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/4/04
#13re: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (new version)'s 'Mr. Darcy'
Posted: 2/7/06 at 5:08pm
I haven't seen Firth's take on the role, but McFayden exactly reflected my reading on the character- after his initial snobbishness, he quickly takes a liking to Elizabeth but is way too proud to admit it. (Well, duh on the pride thing. 
) Anyway, he's a complete social failure because of that same pride, unlike Bingley, who would probably be nice to a snake if someone brought it as a guest.
Updated On: 2/7/06 at 05:08 PM
#14re: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (new version)'s 'Mr. Darcy'
Posted: 2/7/06 at 5:26pm
McFayden is a lovely, lovely man. But when his first lines slipped out of his mouth then I turned to mush. His voice is orgasmic.
I also had crushes on Simon Wooods (awww!) and Rupert Friend (hotness!)
Stagedoor2
Leading Actor Joined: 8/1/04
#15re: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (new version)'s 'Mr. Darcy'
Posted: 2/7/06 at 5:33pm
I've seen both versions and I honestly can't decide which one I like better. I think that both Colin Firth and Matthew McFayden should come over and give me a personal performance to help me decide!
I saw McFayden in a British romantic comeday -- "Maybe Baby" where he played, well, kind of a tool. I couldn't believe it was the same guy.
#16re: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (new version)'s 'Mr. Darcy'
Posted: 2/7/06 at 5:53pmI think my assessment of McFayden's Darcy falling for Elizabeth so quickly isn't exactly fair, since he had to play the whole character arc in a two-hour movie wheras the miniseries is three times that length. I guess I just like to see the more of the angst when he likes her against his will/better judgement.
singdanceact
Chorus Member Joined: 1/24/06
#17re: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (new version)'s 'Mr. Darcy'
Posted: 2/7/06 at 5:54pmI haven't seen the Keira Knightly version, but I have the A&E mini series with Colin Firth on DVD. (= It's one of my favorite books everrr. I love Jane Austen.
gillygalls
Stand-by Joined: 11/13/05
#18re: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (new version)'s 'Mr. Darcy'
Posted: 2/7/06 at 6:26pmI think that it's just something about Darcy the character... Jane knew just was she was doing when she dreamed him up. I was very against the new P&P until I finally dragged myself to the movie theater. Colin will always be my favorite Darcy, but when I need a quick P&P fix McFayden'll do nicely :)
#19re: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (new version)'s 'Mr. Darcy'
Posted: 2/7/06 at 7:02pmI've never seen the new version. But I remember reading it in high school and all the guys complained that they didn't want to read it because the cover was too "feminine looking." And when they did read it, it was impossible to convince them that Mr. Darcy was not "evil," as they said, just misunderstood.
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