i pick up jane austen book pride and prejudice while in high school and i couldn not make myself get past the first chapter . that and the fact that i do not typically like period drama ( they usually aren not do too well ) and i be hesitant when a friend casually mention that it be good and though long . i check it out from the library and over the next week i probably watch it half a dozen time . i could not get enough of it . it be definitely the best movie i have ever see and i pop it into the dvd player at least once a week now that i own it . the complete cast be wonderful but i would like to say that mr. collins be extra terrific i do not think he be give enough credit for the wonderful job he do . though i have see the movie dozen of time and he make me laugh every time i see it . i have see the new one and it isn not near as good . and you can get it cheap than $ 40 and a i have see mention a few time . you can get it from target for $ 30 or at amazon . com for $ 20 on sale . and worth every penny .