How do they do it. Perhaps its in their cultural DNA. Like acting. Their enunciation, that language. The English costume drama is displayed on film like no other.
In which other country is it so obvious. The Russian cultural DNA might reside in their poetry, their peculiar and superior discipline in almost anything having to do with the arts. If the Russians apply that discipline to mining their natural resources, it's all over people. Bow now.
Why such enthusiasm? Well, I've just re-visited their latest take on Jane Austin's Pride and Prejudice. Everyone has their own favorite re-make. My personal favorite is the original with Sir Laurence Olivier and the Greer Garson, she's so relaxed, competence flows through her veins; Ms. Garson restores faith and order, Mrs. Minever anyone?
Of course, any fan can recall the fuss, er, rather the emotional explosion that Colin Firth created when playing Darcy, wet shirt et al and yet...
...the latest could be construed as the most clever and playful at the same time....and that last scene, that music, when 'that man' walks up to Miss Bennett. I remember the first time I watched it, how fun it was to watch it twice with the director saying, "we did this for the ladies.." oh yes you did. Many, many thanks for that Joe Wright, many.
Some just do it better and that's all there is to it.
