Classics Retold - Paperblog

I have failed.
Back in April I signed up for Classics Retold and I was quite excited. I was going to reread Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen and I was going to read/watch all these different versions! I've been meaning to reread this amazing novel for months now and I figured this was the perfect opportunity to buckle down and get it down. So I signed up.
And then completely forgot about it.
I got my reminder email on August 9 and had a moment of "Oh yeah!" Unfortunately, with my schedule (since I didn't remember anything about signing up), I didn't have any room in my schedule to read Pride and Prejudice, other adaptions, and the books I'd already committed to reading.
I have failed.
However, having watched a couple of adaptations over the years, I'm going to participate in the Classic Retold Challenge as best I can. I'm thinking it'd be a lot easier to participate in this than numerous blog posts over the months where I try to remember everything I can about each version.
Classics Retold ChallengePride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
What was your favorite version of the story and why?The original. I mean, you can't beat it. You can try - you will fail. However, for curisoity's sake, here is a list of some of my adaptions I've watched and enjoyed:

Bridget Jone's Diary (2001) - Feature Film
Lost in Austen (2008) - Television Mini-Series
Pride and Prejudice (1995) - Televeion Mini-Series
Pride and Prejudice (2005) - Feature Film - I know this film isn't too popular amongst people, but I enjoy it
The Lizzie Bennet Diaries (2012) - YouTube Series

What was the most creative version of your story?The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, hands down. A modern adaptain of Pride and Prejudice, and told through a series of blog, Lizzie tells the exploits of her family and the arrival of Bing Lee (get it?), his sister Caroline, and William Darcy. Instead of five Bennet sisters, there are only three: Jane, Lizzie, and Lydia. (Kitty and Mary make their appearance in their own little ways.) It's a very cute story, and while somethings are changed to make it believable for a modern retelling, it's definitely not an adaption to be missed. I love how they incorporate all the story lines and various characters into these blogs and at times it doesn't feel like I'm watching an adaption of Pride and Prejudice, but Lizzie Bennet's life unfold on these blogs.Also, it's a lot of fun waiting around for Darcy to finally show is face! What are the common themes that pop up in most versions of your story?Aside from the obvious ones of pride and prejudice (see what Austen did there), a lot included themes of marriage, money, and importance of class standing.
What have you learned from your story?Honesty is important. Also, being true to your character and who you are. There's no need to change for others to make them happy, you need to make you happy. Snap judgments are probably something to avoid - and you all know you're guilty of it!Also, I love me a Mr. Darcy! I know you weren't able to get to all the adaptions of your book, so what are you the most disappointed that you didn't get to read/watch?While writing this, I skipped the Wikipedia page of adaptaions and nothing stuck out at me. None of the books really interested me and all the movies I would have wanted to see, I've seen. If there's one I'm missing though, be sure to let me know in the comments!
Which adaption of your story do you recommend as the ONE to read/watch?
Aside from the original novel, really and of the movies I mentioned above would be enjoyed. But if I only get to recommend one, I'd highly suggest The Lizzie Bennet Diaries. While there are 100 episodes, each episode is no more than 5 minutes, so they're easy to watch when you have free time. Though I will warn you, I watched all 100 in two days. No shame.