I have to admit that I've been on kind of a Romantic movie kick lately. It all started with the "new" Pride and Prejudice that I watched with my mom a few weeks ago. While I've seen movies of other Jane Austen books (Sense and Sensibility and Emma), I'd never seen any film adaptations of P&P. Aside from a few particular details, I loved it. I loved the formality of their manners and etiquette (sorry, I'm a sap for that stuff), the beautiful scenery, and of course the love story. I love that Lizzy (the main character) falls in love with Mr. Darcy mainly because of his character and how he un-cerimoniously helps her family and does what he thinks is best for his friend. She isn't first and foremost attracted to his money and looks (although they definitely don't hurt!), but grows in affection toward him because she gets to know him as a man. I feel like you rarely see that in movies now. That being said, there were some things that bothered me. First and foremost: HER HAIR!!! For crying out loud, couldn't someone have made that wig fit better??? It was awful. There were little hairs hanging out of the back! Also, while I love the sound of classic writing in those Brittish accents, it was hard to hear and understand. I also have to say that, while most of what Lizzie said (especially to Mr. Darcy) was true and honest without trying to flatter or win opinions of others, she was harsh!
Anyways, I did like the movie and the best part is the ending. I love this line: "you have bewitched me body and soul." Doesn't get much better than that...or does it??????
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I had a wig once, for about a week. Back in my college days, when you had to dash from a P.E. swimming class to another class (& it was not cool to just have wet hair), several of my friends bought wigs to solve the time and appearance issues. So, I thought I would do the same. Well, we all looked fine, but the FEEL of the wig was awful. It was tight, hot, and itchy. I think I wore it one time and then sold it. The point of this story is that if you ever need to wear a wig, spend mega bucks to get a quality one ... and follow Jessica's advise to tuck in your stray tresses! Aunt Barb
oh my goodness...that is the best story I've heard in a long time.
Who knew? What color was it,Barb? I had a cascade - oval-shaped real hair that fit on the crown for an "up-do". Too bad I got rid of it. Like a lot of things from my day, that's back in style, only it would still fit. (And I could make it match.) By the way, Mr. Darcy sounds a lot like your dad!
I got extensions just this past weekend! Dang...I forgot to mention that in my blog. Anyway, they're fun, and removable- I don't think I spelled that right- I also think that a wig on top of wet swimming pool hair could possibly cause mold and/or mildew. It's probably good that you got rid of that one, mom. I bet those other girls' hair didn't smell so fresh and so clean.
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