Jane Austen's not so subtle critique of the "landed gentry" of the 1800s is well known by both schoolboy and servant, in fact anyone that has been interested in or been forced to study literature.
Very much like her own way of making what would these days pass for "ooo burn" or "lols" of that society. It's a great book, but just not a very interesting one.
A few years ago someone decided to do us all a favour and add zombies and martial arts to the book, instantly making it 100% more awesome.
Translating this into a movie just had to be done and what a splendid feast it is - can't really give you spoilers as the general theme won't leave much to guess once you've read the title. Needless to say Mr.Darcy and the Bennet girls are packing an undead-slaying arsenal.
The plot follows some basic themes and story of the original, just obviously with a world covered in zombies instead - which are a nusiance for the well-to-do.
If you're unfamiliar with Austen's work this might shoot over your head and just seem like a bit of an odd zombie flick - if you're paying attention then the cast and writing will have you bent over laughing.
Probably something of a novelty that may wear off, this could however save kids doing their English GCSE's for decades.
7/10 Masks
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