We were amused by Chris Campbell’s review of P&P3, which included some editorial commentary that verged on the Machiavellian.

Here’s a little suggestion for men who derive entertainment out of seeing their better halves get steamed up.

Tell them that Matthew Macfadyen is better than Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy.

If they’ve seen both versions of Jane Austen’s classic novel, you WILL get a reaction and it will likely involve expletives you’ve never heard come out of their mouth before.

In my experience, women adore Firth as Mr. Darcy in the 1995 mini-series. I’ve heard it from female reporters, friends – even strangers in restaurants. The guy is a friggin’ icon.

We will go out on a limb and say that Mr. Macfadyen, though handsome and talented and whose fans are certainly enthusiastic, is not The New Colin Firth. We think that sobriquet belongs more properly to Richard Armitage in NORTH AND SOUTH. The excitement around his portrayal of John Thornton in that series has the same intensity we remember from the early days of the Firth!Darcy phenomenon. Now despise us if you dare! 😉