Persuasion
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Movie Reviews of Persuasion
Movie Review: excellent movie
Summary: 5 Stars
I haven't read any Jane Austin, like many of you have. I just can't get into the style of writting. So my exposure to Austin's work comes through movies. I loved this movie. I saw it on Masterpiece Theatre on PBS. Unlike the other Austin productions I've seen on Masterpiece Theatre (Northanger Abbey, Mansfield Park), I felt this movie rather than watched it. Here is Anne, confronted by her lost love, watching him court another woman right in front of her. Here she is, unable to reveal that she still loves Captain Wentworth, about to loose him again. Sally Hawkins portrayed Anne in such a heartfelt way, I'm touched every time I see the movie. I thought the movie was well done, the score beautiful, and oh, how I sympathized with Anne. I can't say if this Persuasion is better than the book, or better than any other production of it, but I really enjoyed it as it was.Movie Review: Emotionally charged
Summary: 5 Stars
No, it's not quite like the book. Is any movie as great as the book? I, too, enjoyed the earlier film version of this. The lighting and scenery are more beautiful than this one. However, I really enjoyed this version. The ordinary way it was presented made it feel more real, like I was there instead of watching a movie. I'm not an Austen expert, but having read the book I thought it captured the spirit of it. Captain Wentworth was SMOKIN', plus I identified with Anne immediately. It ended wonderfully despite the marathon Anne ran, and the kiss was worth the hour spent. The acting is good, the story is great, it's a good time to be had by all. If you are a purist go spend the time reading the novel, but if you want a relaxing hour of well written characters and a heart-wrenching story you've come to the right place.Movie Review: Persuasion -Sally Hawkins
Summary: 5 Stars
First the movie - This version I'd rate at 4.5, as I felt it was much stronger version of the book (mostly due to Sally Hawkins) and had they been able to use some of the actors from the 2007 version (notable Capt. Wentworth) this could have been even better. (Sadly the 2007 had a superior cast in most respects, but a lesser script).
But I gave it a 5****, for my own stupid reason - the box. I own 560 DVDs and this is the most beautiful case I've seen, let alone own. BBC has hardbound it, so that it actually looks like a book. It's funny because when you see the pictures of the Harry Potter or James Bond "Collectors" sets, they actually turn out to be cheap cardboard boxes. If this was set on a shelf of books, you wouldn't know it was a DVD. Amazing packaging.
Movie Review: Best version by far!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have seen many Austen book adaptations and the Root-Hinds Persuasion was good.
However, part of what makes a story work is the ability to convey the character's feelings to the audience in a palpable way. This is missing in the Root-Hinds movie.
In this newest version of Persuasion, you can sense the intensity of longing and attraction immediately between Anne and the Captain. It chokes the air throughout the movie. You are completely torn and frustrated as much as they are. Frankly I found them a far more believable couple than the former. Additionally, the rest of the movie incorporates lush sets and costuming that take us to a bygone time.
This new adaptation is well done, well acted and worth seeing as a comparison.
Movie Review: I loved it!
Summary: 5 Stars
I, for one, loved this version. Since I have not read any Jane Austin books I do not have to worry about trying to compare the movie to the book. Throughout my lifetime, I have found few movies that follow the book. Actually, outside of the story line, my main enjoyment of the movie was Rupert Penry-Jones--he has such beautiful, expressive eyes--the rest of him isn't bad either. I, unlike most reviewers did not mind Ann running through the streets--if I had waited 8 years for a man I loved and then thought I was going to lose him again, you better believe I would have run through the streets too--convention or no. As for the kiss at the end, I thought that the slow motion only added to the anticipitation,my only regret is that the kiss could have lasted longer.