Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

In this spin on a Jane Austen classic, Colonel Darcy (Sam Riley), a zombie hunter, has no interest in love until he meets Elizabeth Bennet (Lily James) who is his match in both wits and martial arts, though she has no initial interest in him. Elizabeth and her sisters are then forced to battle the undead as they are also trying to obtain a husband and a future for their family.

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This movie is full of zombies getting shot, stabbed, bludgeoned, dismembered or otherwise killed, though the violence is still within the PG-13 realm. People are bitten and turned into zombies as well, which may be disturbing for young viewers. And while the Victorian setting limits the amount of crude language used in the film, it also allows the filmmakers to portray low-cut dresses and scenes of women in corsets preparing for battle.

So Will This Movie Instill a Sense of Pride?

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is an interesting and unique film. However, it does lean more toward Jane Austen than it does George A. Romero. The core of the story is Jane Austen’s novel and the zombies are merely peppered throughout the film. The performances are good enough, but the story feels somewhat bland and lacks any real suspense. Nevertheless, it’s still a fun mix of genres and I’m glad I saw it.

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Rated PG-13 for zombie violence and action, and brief suggestive material; 107 mins; Directed by Burr Steers