Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

Name: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
Genre: Action, Thriller, Horror, Comedy, Romance
Released: February 5, 2016
Duration: 107 min
Rating: 45
Cast: Bella Heathcote, Douglas Booth, Jack Huston, Lily James, Sam Riley

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Pride And Prejudice And Zombies

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Screen Gems | Release Date: February 5, 2016

Starring: Bella Heathcote, Douglas Booth, Jack Huston, Lily James, Sam Riley

Summary: Jane Austen's classic tale of the tangled relationships between lovers from different social classes in 19th century England is faced with a new challenge -- an army of undead zombies.

Director: Burr Steers

Genre(s): Action, Thriller, Horror, Comedy, Romance

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 107 min

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Chicago Sun-Times - Richard Roeper

Feb 4, 2016

Director Burr Steers...does a nifty job of rocketing from period-piece romance to gory bloodshed, with sprinkles of dark humor here and there. Read full review

Boston Globe - Tom Russo

Feb 4, 2016

Writer-director Burr Steers delivers a screen mash-up that’s generally done in the right, warped spirit. It lampoons Austen cleverly enough at points, without winking any harder than needed. Read full review

Time - Stephanie Zacharek

Feb 6, 2016

The novelty of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies wears thin in the last third: How is it that the threat of a zombie apocalypse is always more thrilling than the event itself? But Riley and James help carry the picture to the finish line. Read full review

Variety - Andrew Barker

Feb 2, 2016

Tolerable, but not handsome enough to tempt substantial audiences, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is in fact a moderately entertaining film, not deficient in old-fashioned costume drama when it pleases, nor in the power of being clever where it chooses, but awkward and unsatisfying. Read full review

Village Voice - Alan Scherstuhl

Feb 3, 2016

Call it parody, pastiche, remix, whatever — for some thirty minutes of its running time, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies transcends its goof of a premise to become something fresh and full-blooded. Read full review

Empire - Nick de Semlyen

Feb 1, 2016

The premise promised Regency class and Romero shocks. The results, though, are only intermittently entertaining, and a better adaptation of Austen than a monster mash. Read full review

TheWrap - Dan Callahan

Feb 3, 2016

This movie is so crushing mainly because it was made by obviously smart people who are trying to dumb themselves down, and there’s nothing more excruciating than that. Read full review

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Krystenerivers

Jun 9, 2016

I have several copies now and can't stop watching it. I LOVE IT! I think it is so much better than the book and I love how Burr Steers wrote the script with Jane Austenish scenes. The 1st proposal scene is fantastic and the 2nd proposal I can't stop re-watching. I love movies with strongI have several copies now and can't stop watching it. I LOVE IT! I think it is so much better than the book and I love how Burr Steers wrote the script with Jane Austenish scenes. The 1st proposal scene is fantastic and the 2nd proposal I can't stop re-watching. I love movies with strong women characters and the Bennet girls all are kick-ass great. Love how the story line was changed form the book. Lt. Wickham is evil anyway you read him, so I was thrilled to see him as the AntiChrist for the Zombies and a great adversary for Mr. Darcy. I so hope Burr Steers and everyone join up again for the sequel. I think the movie would have made more money if they had stuck to their original release date of February 19th instead of Super Bowl weekend. There were also too many Valentine's Days Movies the following weekend. GO Lily James and Sam Riley they are my favorite Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy ever. I will never see anyone else i those parts, they were a perfect match for the film and the Love/Hate tension was great all the way through the movie. Love the kissing scene after the proposal. They both had waited so long.… Expand

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quincytheodore

Feb 14, 2016

The clash of tone is admittedly peculiar, yet the cast manages to sneak in healthy chunks of humor and drama amidst the impending zombie apocalypse.

Zombie infestation is spreading uncontrollably fast, they are literally everywhere, even in spin-off of Pride and Prejudice. It may soundThe clash of tone is admittedly peculiar, yet the cast manages to sneak in healthy chunks of humor and drama amidst the impending zombie apocalypse.

Zombie infestation is spreading uncontrollably fast, they are literally everywhere, even in spin-off of Pride and Prejudice. It may sound bizarre at first, and it really is, but there's no lack of production value here. The presentation is top notch and the cast, mixed of actors from Maleficent, Cinderella, Doctor Who and Game of Thrones, deliver an air of seriousness beyond that expected from a zombie movie, also with unexpected degree of humor as well.

This is still the story of British aristocrats and their so troubled lives in 19th century, though some aspects have been altered to accommodate zombies, even as far as to present backstory with heavy monologue and narration. It doesn't deter the movie from going full drama as the cast essentially creates a drama while acting like zombie killing is as the norm as sipping afternoon tea. These fine men and ladies look astoundingly fitting in the outlandishly bleak universe.

Lily James, if born into different time, might be a legitimate princess. She looks comfortably convincing as Elizabeth Bennet, the zombie hunter version of the female lead at least. Sam Riley as Darcy is proper as well, he encompasses the awkward nobility with a fervent passion. These two have strange chemistry, especially when zombies are involved, yet it's weirdly adorably amicable. Matt Smith from Doctor Who fame, can singlehandedly delivers the humor, he’s simply too versatile and endearing not to have in old style England.

The humor works splendidly, there are times when sarcasm is produced just right against the backdrop of the somber tone. Its playful romance, bantering and even cringe worthy moments are pleasantly delightful. However, the jarring tone can be too distracting at times. The movie screams too hard to set grim horror, a staple flaw in horror genre and on the other side of spectrum, it’s occasionally overly zealous in the drama that it becomes wallowing or slow.

An odd bite of contrasting drama and comedy, yet surprisingly enjoyable, this seemingly crazy version of Pride and Prejudice can serendipitously attract audience of many different tastes.… Expand

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foxgrove

Feb 17, 2016

At first instance one is dismissive of such an unlikely premise of mixing the high literature of Jane Austen with the Z grade antics of zombie land. However, whist not a total success there is definitely much here to commend a film that is at least lively and entertaining. True, the film isAt first instance one is dismissive of such an unlikely premise of mixing the high literature of Jane Austen with the Z grade antics of zombie land. However, whist not a total success there is definitely much here to commend a film that is at least lively and entertaining. True, the film is happiest when pursuing Austen and ignoring Seth Grahame Smith’s liberty taking best seller, but the film succeeds a lot better than one could imagine. The attractive cast are easy on the eye and the film has a surprisingly up market feel to it, aided no end by some lovely music, costumes and production Design. On the negative side the fight scenes are less engaging than they should be and on occasion down right daft. The Zombies seem to be like puppets on a string attacking the ‘normal’ cast on cue, but ignoring them when the scene so requires. The denouement to the fight scene between Darcy and Wickham is signposted a mile off. Another between Darcy and Elizabeth that comically promises sexual suggestion, a la 1963’s food scene in ‘Tom Jones’, is sadly never realised to its full delicious potential. The visual effects and Zombie make ups are variable in quality. Whilst shots of London and St Paul’s burning are very impressive, the demolition of the bridge fares less well. In a supporting turn Matt Smith scores heavily in the laughs department as the less than tactful Pastor Collins. Overall for mild divertissement it all fits the bill very nicely.… Expand

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TVJerry

Feb 5, 2016

As you can tell from the title, this Jane Austen classic has added the undead to the story of social class and romance. Sounds like it could be campy fun, but the filmmakers have taken it very seriously. Sure, the Bennett sisters dispatch zombies with kickass efficiency (and overdoneAs you can tell from the title, this Jane Austen classic has added the undead to the story of social class and romance. Sounds like it could be campy fun, but the filmmakers have taken it very seriously. Sure, the Bennett sisters dispatch zombies with kickass efficiency (and overdone editing), but too much of this film is taken up with the amorous interactions. The only variation from the serious approach is the prissy parson (played hilariously by Dr Who’s Matt Smith). Surprisingly, the traditional tale is pretty effectively told, but better versions have already been made. We want more zombies!… Expand

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badgerryan19

May 19, 2017

Couple of fun parts. I thought the acting was fair, but good enough. Lily James stands out. Falls flat on a couple parts though.The action had some entertainment but ultimately becomes a cliched movie.

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MyNameIsLily

Apr 2, 2018

Pride, Prejudice and Zombies is an adaptation of the Jane Austen's classic 'Pride and Prejudice' with an added modern twist that has almost tried to created a comedy value to this movie. This movie is not likely to make sense if you are not familiar with the original text, but I personallyPride, Prejudice and Zombies is an adaptation of the Jane Austen's classic 'Pride and Prejudice' with an added modern twist that has almost tried to created a comedy value to this movie. This movie is not likely to make sense if you are not familiar with the original text, but I personally believe this movie still holds too much seriousness and doesn't allow the comedic value to shine view as much as they could have with this adaptation. Trying way too hard to scare and thrill an audience.… Expand

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agatha

Jul 10, 2018

"She is tolerable, but not handsome enough to tempt me, and I am in no humor at present to give consequence to young ladies who are slighted by other men."

Elizabeth ran outside and burst into big, girly sobs. Yeah, if this isn't sounding familiar, if you're saying to yourself WHAT ARE YOU"She is tolerable, but not handsome enough to tempt me, and I am in no humor at present to give consequence to young ladies who are slighted by other men."

Elizabeth ran outside and burst into big, girly sobs.

Yeah, if this isn't sounding familiar, if you're saying to yourself WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT SHE LAUGHED IN HIS EGOTISTICAL FACE, you're gonna haaaaaaaaaaate this movie, because that's literally what happens. She goes outside, and she CRIES ABOUT IT. They took an indomitable woman from the ORIGINAL novel and portrayed her as an indomitable woman with a sword ON THE PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL, and then they just COMPLETELY desiccate ALL of that right from the start. What. a. waste. There was other terrible stuff too mind you, the movie just kept being awful, but that was the first point at which my head burst into flames, so while I've managed to erase the rest from my memory, that one's kinda burned in there.

Yes I'm still mad I actually paid money to see this in the theater, why do you ask?… Expand

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