We've all heard these things before and rather than make us dislike more the characters who are homophobic, you are aghast that the script is so in-your-face about this. While it's certainly understandable that these attitudes exist, why this film, ostensibly about a slow-brewing romance, indulges homophobia to the extent it does is problematic. The girlfriend is a homophobic shrew.which gives rise to a related problem, that of open homophobia clearly expressed. Their acting is fine it's just that the women - and some of the men - appear to be in a different movie.
The women don't fare very well, especially Darcy's girlfriend. The film indulges in embarrassing cliches, such as the two gay best friends who are ostensibly meant to be taken ironically, I suppose but they come off as a couple of losers. Where it fails is twofold: one, the script - and, thus, characterizations - and, two, the chemistry between the leads. Cinematography shows off the scenery quite well. The film is crisp and goes where it needs to without a lot of fuss. Where it stands fairly well is in its direction and editing. It helps to have read Pride and Prejudice, but that isn't necessary.
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