I think part of what is allowing me to continue to be excited about this is the fact that I'm not expecting it to be a faithful adaptation. I know that this film won't surpass the BBC series and frankly, I don't want it to. But at the same time, I am interested in seeing what, if anything, a new perspective can bring.
However, this is the first I've heard of the Wickham "subplot" being omitted. I don't really see how that's possible. Wickham's involvement isn't that of an incidental character functioning within a subplot. You can't even being to separate Wickham from the larger Lizzie-Darcy relationship. He's crucial to both her growing prejudice against Darcy and to her eventual change of heart and acceptance of him. I hate to have to reduce Wickham to a mere plot device, but without him, what exactly is supposed to be the catalyst? Sadly, I'm now curious, so I want to see it even more, even though I think I'll be disappointed.
Anyway, I do see what you're saying. I just react differently, but I do understand.^_^
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However, this is the first I've heard of the Wickham "subplot" being omitted. I don't really see how that's possible. Wickham's involvement isn't that of an incidental character functioning within a subplot. You can't even being to separate Wickham from the larger Lizzie-Darcy relationship. He's crucial to both her growing prejudice against Darcy and to her eventual change of heart and acceptance of him. I hate to have to reduce Wickham to a mere plot device, but without him, what exactly is supposed to be the catalyst? Sadly, I'm now curious, so I want to see it even more, even though I think I'll be disappointed.
Anyway, I do see what you're saying. I just react differently, but I do understand.^_^