Who was the best Mr. Darcy?
- By Tracy Ames
- Published December 19, 2010
Tracy Ames
Mrs. Ames is an international bestselling author of interracial erotic fiction and a former columnist for several newsletters and magazines.
A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, Tracy currently split time between CT & New York City with her husband, children and a host of pets.
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Its opinion time again. Based in appearance, acting and trueness of character, which Mr. Darcy you like the best and why?
My favorite is Matthew Macfadyen. I love Colin Firth—the man gives me girlie-gasms, but Matthew’s brashness and depth melts my heart. *swoon*
Elliot Cowan played Mr. Darcy in "Lost in Austen". I didn't like the program so I'm not the best judge of his performance.
Your opinions will greatly help me and a few other writers with an upcoming project. Thanks in advance!
Cheers,
Tracy
Laurence Olivier
David Rintoul
Colin Firth
Matthew Macfadyen
Elliot Cowan
Does anyone know the name of the first guy?
My favorite is Matthew Macfadyen. I love Colin Firth—the man gives me girlie-gasms, but Matthew’s brashness and depth melts my heart. *swoon*
Elliot Cowan played Mr. Darcy in "Lost in Austen". I didn't like the program so I'm not the best judge of his performance.
Your opinions will greatly help me and a few other writers with an upcoming project. Thanks in advance!
Cheers,
Tracy
Laurence Olivier
David Rintoul
Colin Firth
Matthew Macfadyen
Elliot Cowan
Does anyone know the name of the first guy?
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29 Responses to "Who was the best Mr. Darcy?" 
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said this on 19 Dec 2010 8:07:20 PM CDT
I second Julia's vote for Colin
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said this on 19 Dec 2010 3:27:44 PM CDT
This is hard, but I'm going to say Colin Firth.
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said this on 19 Dec 2010 4:45:05 PM CDT
Now, I've only seen P&P on film recently and just one so I'm no judge but I did love Matthew MacFayden and everytime I watch that movie I cry my eyes out. There are lines in there I plan on using for my wedding vows but I probably would like Laurence Olivier, he's some kind of smooth.
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said this on 19 Dec 2010 5:43:04 PM CDT
I absolutely love Pride and Prejudice therefore my opinion is biased lol...im LOVE Matt Mcfayden..his brash ways and brooding good looks brought a depth to Mr.Darcy that i loved...Colin Firth gives me goosebumps so he was also a good choice...
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said this on 19 Dec 2010 5:58:00 PM CDT
My mother would say Laurence Olivier all the way, and I can kinda see her point, but she's wrong. It's Matthew Macfadyen, definitely.
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said this on 19 Dec 2010 6:47:59 PM CDT
I would say Colin Firth.
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said this on 19 Dec 2010 8:17:52 PM CDT
So no one likes Elliot Cowan?
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said this on 19 Dec 2010 10:18:31 PM CDT
Colin Firth and Matthew Macfadyen are the best. If forced I'd say Matthew Macfadyen because he makes me cry every time. Colin doesn't. I didn't like Elliot Cowan. He was trying to act like Mr. Darcy. I've never seen the other actors.
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said this on 20 Dec 2010 4:28:37 AM CDT
David Rintoul!!! He has the sexiest voice..ummm Firth is like Michael Caine to me - same in all his films. Macfadyen just doesn't have the chemistry to be a leading 'love' interest. Cowan was just a bad choice. You know, thinking about it, perhaps I don't like the others as Darcy because I don't like the 'Elizabeth'.
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said this on 20 Dec 2010 4:38:18 AM CDT
Elliot Cowan didn't do it for me. I agree with Hazel, he was acting like Mr. Darcy.
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said this on 20 Dec 2010 5:03:08 PM CDT
Colin Firth, hands down. But I probably like him best because that production is truest to the book.
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said this on 21 Dec 2010 1:49:37 AM CDT
Wow! I 'm glad I asked. Keep it coming. We're learning ALOT! Trust me, we needed your feedback.
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said this on 22 Dec 2010 10:30:42 AM CDT
So I was going to say Colin Firth but I realized that my answer would have been biased because it was based on that fact that he was truest to the role and the whole production overall did the book some serious justice. However bias aside I would say Matthew Macfadyen
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said this on 23 Dec 2010 7:29:56 AM CDT
colin Firth was the one I liked best.
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said this on 25 Dec 2010 5:30:27 PM CDT
Matthew MacFadyen...WITHOUT A DOUBT>>anyone who has read the book should agree....colin firth's character at the end of the series was no more developed than the beginning...whereas you see the arch in MacFadyen portrayal of Darcy...in the end...he still retains his former self while at the same time displaying a vulnerability and depth that colin's lacks. For me, Mr. Darcy now and forever will be Matthew MacFadyen...
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said this on 26 Dec 2010 5:26:41 PM CDT
COLIN FIRTH COLIN FIRTH COLIN FIRTH COLIN FIRTH *shouting it from the mountaintops* COLIN BLOODY FIRTH!!!!!!!
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said this on 27 Dec 2010 8:32:03 AM CDT
I'm truly surprised not one man has weighed in on this subject...?
What does that say about the male species? Oh lord!!! (after realizing what he's said...) ... scurries off to a corner and hides from the oncoming wrath! |
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said this on 28 Dec 2010 9:04:09 AM CDT
Without a doubt Matthew MacFadyn!!!!!
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said this on 29 Dec 2010 2:47:33 AM CDT
Thanks everyone! Can't wait to share the results with you. Keep it coming...your answers are SO helpful.
Carry on! :) |
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said this on 22 Feb 2012 7:26:07 PM CDT
Love both Colin Firth and Matthew Macfadyen. But Laurence Olivier is, for me, without a doubt, the very best Darcy. Acting was superb, chemistry with Greer Garson excellent! And whooo, the man was an absolute God!!!
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said this on 23 Feb 2012 3:48:59 PM CDT
Jazz, I'll have to re-watch the Laurence Olivier version. Colin Firth and Matthew Macfadyen moved me. I cried!
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