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Persuasion 
Actors : Amanda Root, Ciarán Hinds, Susan Fleetwood, Corin Redgrave, Fiona Shaw
Director : Roger Michell
Studio : Sony Pictures
by Sony Pictures
Release Date : 2000-02-01
Publisher : Sony Pictures
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9780767836630
UPC : 043396039520
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 379 reviews)
List Price : $14.94
Our Price : $7.71
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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 (Ciarán 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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Good but not great |
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A very good version of "Persuasion" and a must have for Jane Austen fans but not her best story. |
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wonderful, wonderful, wonderful |
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In my opinion this is THE best film adaptation of any Jane Austen novel. That is high praise given the fact that Persuasion is not, in my opinion, Jane Austen's best novel. Everything about it is perfect: the actors, the dialogue, the cinematography, the production design, the costumes . . . It is true to the novel in respect to plot, characters, and dialogue but there is a sweetness that touches the heart and uplifts the spirit that is somewhat missing in the book. |
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What's not to like. |
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After seeing this movie on the big screen, I knew I had to have it. Thanks for the fast service. |
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Forget the rest! |
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I have never read the book, but I plan to do so in the near furture after thorougly enjoying this movie. Ciaran Hinds is breathtaking in his depiction, particularly during the scene where they met at the concert and his letter to Anne. A must see for period piece lovers. |
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Persuasion |
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This movie starts off slow but is an excellent adaptation of Jane Austen's written work. I love the fact that not every actor is drop dead gorgeous...and the prelude to the kiss was fantastic! Anyone with a love of Jane Austen will love this movie! |
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