Persuasion
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Movie Reviews of Persuasion
Movie Review: Lovely Adaption
Summary: 5 Stars
This is by far my favorite adaption of Persuasion. I enjoyed the 1996 adaption, but found it a little lacking in spirit. I know, I know, this is a period film and outbursts of emotions were frowned upon in the regency era, etc., but in order to translate a novel written with such subtlety to film it is sometimes necessary to pump up the emotional undertones, or else one ends up with quite the dull movie. There are a few changes to the original story, but it all works nicely in the film, and the spirit of the original story is still there. This adaption has it's flaws, of course- the cheesy staring into the camera,the running, and the piranha like kiss at the end- but somehow it all still works quite nicely, mostly due to the excellent acting done by Sally Hawkins and the oh-so-attractive Rupert Penry-Jones. Overall I highly recommend this film, and can only advise any Jane Austen aficionado to look past it's differences from the novel and enjoy it for what it is.Movie Review: Persuaded me...
Summary: 5 Stars
This was an amazing adaptation of Persusaion--the best I have ever seen. I am a loyal fan of Masterpiece Theater and was thrilled when they decided to adapt most of Jane Austen's novels. I have to say that I was very glad that they didn't do another version of Pride and Prejudice-nothing will ever top the Colin Firth/Jennifer Ehle version (no matter how good Keira Knightley is). Anyway, I actually happened upon this on the second showing and was amazed. Sally Hawkins is a very gifted actress and completely makes you feel the quiet sadness and reoccuring broken heart that is Anne Eliot's. And Rupert Penry-Jones as Captain Wentworth was seductivley unmoving and unfeeling--or so you are taught to believe until the steel wall around his heart begins to evaporate. I find myself catching my breath more than once hoping that Captain Wentworth will forgive and love Anne as he once did before with the fervent urgency as if it was my own love story. I highly recommend it.Movie Review: Wonderful escape from reality.
Summary: 5 Stars
I read Persuasion about 15 years ago and it became one of my favorite Austen books. This film version stands on its own as a seperate interpretion of the story and that's what makes it worth watching. I thought the manner in which it was filmed was fresh, especially with the reality-esque looks of Anne Elliot directly into the camera lens. I ordered the DVD and have watched it multiple times, enjoying the sound of of it in the background while I work around the house. It has a lovely soundtrack, equal to the soundtrack in the Keira Knightley version of Pride and Prejudice. My only complaint is that the character of Mary Elliot was even more annoying than she is in the book. Yes, the running at the end was a little overdone but I could appreciate what the director and/or writer was trying to achieve in showing Anne's desperation to convey her feelings to Capt Wentworth at the end. I loved it.Movie Review: Persuasion - New Interpretation
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this movie...especially the acting of Rupert Penry-Jones. He is very much suitable for the role plus the non-verbal pain / resentment / anger / love that he successfully portray on just the way he glances or stares at Anne. Too bad that the director / cinematographer failed to give his character more weight by providing more camera time. Instead, they focused on Anne's character that was blandly acted.
I agree with the rest of the critics regarding the ending of the film where Anne was running all over Bath looking for Capt Wentworth. It could have given more thought so that their interpretation of the novel would still contain Jane Austen's meaning by being more artistic and retaining its essence without being ridiculous which what has been done on this film.
In general, I enjoyed it immensely (Rupert Penry-Jones and the character of Anne's father, Eliott).
Movie Review: Beautiful and Romantically Moving
Summary: 5 Stars
I have not had the pleasure to read this novel, but this movie adaptation is absolutely how I would see Anne Elliot and Captain Wentworth. This movie makes me want to watch these two characters over and over again. My absolute favorite Austen man is, of course, Darcy, but this Wentworth definitely gives Darcy a run for his money. The way you see, through the way Anne interacts with his family /her family and their mutual friends, Wentworth's opinion of Anne changes and takes on a completely different shape is beautiful and just simply magical. Watching this movie made me want to go and read the novel as soon as I watched it. I have seen other adaptations of this story, but this is the best one I have come across. This would be a good buy for anyone who has been in love, wants love, or who is in the midst of love. If you are not an Austen fan, you will be after this film. Enjoy!!