Persuasion
by Roger Michell
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Actor: Amanda Root, Ciar?n Hinds, Corin Redgrave, Fiona Shaw, Susan FleetwoodDirector: Roger Michell
Brand: Sony
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-Video, 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: My favourite Austen film
Summary: 5 Stars
This British production is of Jane Austen's final book. "Persuasion" was not published until after her death and Austen had written three alternative endings. This screenplay is as close to the book as any Austen production I have seen.
The film has a great feeling of authenticity and is the antithesis of the many Hollywood versions of her books. The characters are played by actors who have none of the glamour expected of film stars but all performances are very genuine. Together the cast create a truly enjoyable film of which, I can't help thinking, Jane Austen might have approved. It's still my favourite.
DVD Review: Someone To 'Root' For!
Summary: 3 Stars
Being a Jane Austen novel (this edition brought to the screen courtesy the BBC), you know it's primarily a chick flick, a romance novel with old English spoken, very nicely photographed with nice period sets and scenery and some interesting women to view.
What's different about this is the leading actress: Amanda Root, who plays "Anne Elliot." In America, this is not a lady whom we are familiar with, so she was a new "face" for me, as well. I liked her. I've heard criticism of her looks. You don't have to be glamorous to be accepted as a fine female actor. She was excellent in her role and just the looks on her face, particularly the sad looks, spoke more "volumes" than any dialog could manage.
DVD Review: Persuasion
Summary: 3 Stars
Though I love Jane Austen, this story isn't my favorite, but it is enjoyable, especially the character of the hypochondriac sister. The only drawback is that the BBC tends to use actors who play bad guys on Jane Tennison as heroes on Jane Austen.
Ciaran Hinds is sufficiently skilled as an actor that I almost forgot the child molester that he played on Prime Suspect, but the actor in Emnma played Mr. Knightly exactly the same way that he played Jane Tennison's unpleasant boss and this has made it difficult for me to decide to purchase this drama.
As much as I love the movies made of Jane Austen'a works, Hollywood tends to depict her stories as satire while the BBC shows her characters as real people. But there is no comparison between Jeremy Northam's subtle, humorous, affectionate Mr. Knightly and the rather short tempered man in the BBC version.
Pride and Prejudice is still my favorite (both the book and the TV drama) and the 1995 BBC version will probably not be bettered in my lifetime. Now I'd like a good DVD copy---my VHS video is wearing out,
DVD Review: Persuasion is quiet anticipation
Summary: 4 Stars
This Jane Austin movie is a quiet film that builds with anticipation as the characters build to a moment when they can finally declare their love against the wishes of others.DVD Review: Jane Austen for fans and non fans
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is utterly captivating! I really didn't expect to enjoy this DVD as much as I do. I am glad I read the reviews and saw the great ratings that this DVD received. I believe that even those who might not enjoy Jane Austen would enjoy the romance and storyline of this movie (who knows, maybe they'd get motivated to actually read the book). The close captioning/subtitles would be helpful to some who have difficulties with the spoken words.
Description of Persuasion
A young couple's stormy romance scandalizes English society in this acclaimed adaptation of Jane Austen's classic love story. Amanda Root and Ciaran Hinds of the Royal Shakespeare Company are the star-crossed lovers Anne and Wentworth whose passion is thwarted by a scheming socialite. Eight yearslater when Anne is considered an old maid and her once-rich family is on the verge of bankruptcy Wentworth returns. Will their second chance at love be ruined by the social conventions that destroyed it once? Or will the heart be persuaded by rules of its own? Adding flirtatious fun to Austen's irresistible romance PERSUASION takes your breathe away! A dazzling five-star feast.Run Time: 155Format: DVD MOVIE Genre:?DRAMA Rating:?PG UPC:?043396039520 Manufacturer No:?03952Movie 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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