Persuasion

Persuasion
by Roger Michell

Persuasion
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Actor: Amanda Root, Ciar?n Hinds, Corin Redgrave, Fiona Shaw, Susan Fleetwood
Director: Roger Michell
Brand: ROOT,AMANDA
Cinematographer: John Daly
Producer: Fiona Finlay
Producer: George Faber
Producer: Margot Hayhoe
Producer: Rebecca Eaton
Writer: Jane Austen
Writer: Nick Dear
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); French (Subtitled)
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen, 1.66:1
Running Time: 107 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2000-02-01
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Sony Pictures

DVD Reviews of Persuasion

DVD Review: Love the book? You'll love this!
Summary: 5 Stars

This version of Persuasion sticks very close to the book. Of course, this is a normal length film, so some things have to be changed or left out. But mostly, when there isn't time for an event, it is implied or hinted at. This makes the movie a bit confusing if you've never read the book. Especially at the begninning, there's a lot of "filling you in" very quickly while you're still figuring out who's who. This movie stays true not only to the events in the book, but also to the feeling of the book. If you've read the book, you'll love this movie! Don't waste you're money on the newer version.

DVD Review: a wonderful movie
Summary: 5 Stars

This movie is touching and warm in feeling. The acting is excellent and the scenes absorbing. Amanda Root is fabulous as Anne Elliot. This production is faithful to the novel. Only wish the camera had been steadier in some of the outdoor scenes.

DVD Review: Persuasion
Summary: 3 Stars

Movie received in great shape. Was released in stores soon after purchased. Good movie but not one of my favorites.

DVD Review: Booooring!
Summary: 1 Stars

Not only were the characters ugly, they were boring, unrealistic, and not romantic at all!! This movie is definitely going into permanent storage!

DVD Review: Excellent Jane austin movie
Summary: 5 Stars

Excellent Jane austin movie
I had seen all of the movies here in the Jane Austen's set
so knew I would enjoy it
When I am down I just put in Jane Austin Movie and will feel better by the end of the movie
very good acting and english scenery
Her stories are the best to watch
will watch it over and over
chfancier

Description of Persuasion

Anne Elliot is persuaded to break off an engagement to Capt. Wentworth, but tensions are resumed when they meet again eight years later.
Genre: Feature Film-Drama
Rating: PG
Release Date: 5-JUN-2007
Media Type: DVD
Movie adaptations of Jane Austen's classic novels were all the rage (relatively speaking) in the mid-1990s. Clueless updated Austen's Emma, which was more conventionally adapted in another version (Emma) starring Gwyneth Paltrow. Emma was produced yet again, this time for British television, as were a celebrated miniseries of Pride and Prejudice and this splendid film of Austen's Persuasion. Persuasion is the story of a love that survives eight years of dormancy and the frustrating obstacles of class prejudice in 19th century England. Anne (Amanda Root) is captivated when she meets the dignified naval officer Capt. Wentworth (Ciar?n Hinds), but she is advised to discourage his romantic overtures because he has no fortune. They meet again eight years later, but now Capt. Wentworth has become wealthy while Anne's father is in reduced circumstances in the wake of reckless extravagance. A series of circumstances ensue which prevent Anne and Wentworth from expressing their mutual and inevitable love. The film's success depends entirely on the subtle, superb performances of Root and Hinds. The film builds slowly, occasionally leaving you wondering if anything at all is going to happen. When it does, you realize how carefully crafted a film this is, and the final result is grandly rewarding. --Jeff Shannon

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