Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

I’ve heard so much negative criticism about this film that I was almost starting to believe it would be as bad as everyone had said. Having seen it, I have to say I enjoyed it a lot. What I liked most was how it managed to keep the original basic storyline in such a wacky plot. That must have been a superhuman feat. I was pleased with the cast. You don't get to see so many Lannisters these days even in Game of Thrones. Overall, I enjoyed this Victorian romantic zombie slasher film. (07/11/2016)

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies has interesting elements, and it even has certain qualities, but in the end, it's just an action film with zombies that isn't particularly scary, and, that's the problem: it's not all that entertaining either. The screenplay is ultimately shallow, although the actual blending of disparate genres works quite well. The characters are dull and uninteresting, and not even the delightful Lena Headey saves the day. (03/10/2016)

If it motivates at least some young people to read classic literature, such a zombie idea does not offend me at all. I verified with my mother, who has read and seen the classic version countless times, how this adaptation differs from the original and the authors have stuck to it quite well - of course they had to adapt the plot somehow. And then all credit, it's not exactly a simple combination - some battles between Dracula, Frankenstein, and zombies would be much simpler and more harmonious. Lily James, as always, absolutely adorable. (07/23/2023)

Such a great sacrilege and not only because of that, but also such great fun. The romantic storyline is so strong in nature that it manages to move you, and on the other hand, the action storyline is sufficiently absurd and visually attractive that, in combination with the bombastic soundtrack by Fernando Velázquez, it works almost just as well. Moreover, when the annoying Mr. Collins, who is always present in the original or previous adaptations, is added to the mix, and Matt Smith elevates him with his rubber face and playful grimaces to irresistibly selfish naiveté, I must almost applaud. It's not perfect fun, but unexpectedly unfailing romantic adventure, definitely a yes. (12/01/2016)

I was very pleased to see that the script is not an outright parody of Jane Austen, but actually considers how the plot of “Pride and Prejudice” might unfold during a zombie pandemic. So the story of the Bennet sisters, Mr. (Colonel!) Darcy and co. actually remained serious, "only" there is more blood, brains, dead and especially undead. Yes, it's mostly goofy fun, but not stupid. (10/02/2022)