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Persuasion 
Actors : Rupert Penry-Jones, Sally Hawkins, Alice Krige, Anthony Head, Julia Davis
Director : Adrian Shergold
Studio : BBC Warner
by BBC Warner
Brand : Warner Brothers
Release Date : 2008-01-15
Publisher : BBC Warner
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 0883929005475
UPC : 883929005475
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 191 reviews)
List Price : $19.98
Our Price : $14.16
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Americancivilwar.com |
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Jane Austen fans will delight in the sumptuous production design and first-rate acting in the 2007 Masterpiece Theatre version of Persuasion. Sally Hawkins is controlled and moving as Anne Elliot, the quietly heartbroken but sensible heroine who was "persuaded" (read: forced) to turn away her true love but still carries an unseen torch for him. Hawkins's performance is genteel yet steely, and the quiet strength of the entire production. Hawkins looks alternately quietly lovely and sadly pinched--as one might expect the long frustrated Anne to look. Other highlights include a post-Buffy Anthony Head, as Anne's clueless, blustery father, Sir Walter. Head gets to turn on his deft comic talent here in ways most American audiences have not yet seen him; he's clearly enjoying himself immensely, blustering about "my shrubberies" and other trivial affairs. The cinematography is lush (several breathtaking tracking shots are used, especially early on), as are the period costumes. The production was filmed exclusively on location, and the reality of the sets enforces the story. Some fans may prefer the 1995 Amanda Root version, for the casting of Ciaran Hinds as Capt. Wentworth, but this later effort is a worthy entry in the Austen film oeuvre--and Rupert Penry-Jones is a dreamboat in his own right. As the wistful Anne says, on behalf of all women, "We do not forget you, so soon as you forget us." --A.T. Hurley |
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Product Description |
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Jane Austen?s romantic masterpiece comes to DVD in a thrilling new production from the BBC and Masterpiece Theatre. Anne Elliot fell deeply in love with the handsome young naval officer Frederick Wentworth at the age of nineteen. But with neither fortune nor rank to recommend him Anne was persuaded to break off her engagement. Eight years later Anne has lived to regret her decision. She never stopped loving Wentworth and when he returns from sea with a fortune and rank she can only watch as every eligible young woman in the district falls at his feet.Running Time: 93 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/BBC UPC: 883929005475 Manufacturer No: 1000036150 |
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Lost Art |
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This version of Jane Austen's classic, is so far from a well produced drama that it doesn't merit being called drama. Not because of the acting but because the script, directing and sequencing in an attempt to modernize and shorten results in a movie that is difficult to follow, whose characters seem shallow and within a short time, you think to yourself, why am I watching this bollix of a film in the first place. Watch the Amanda Root version, much better, true to the story and a classic that warrants your time! |
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Better than the PBS version |
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When I saw the movie on PBS Masterpiece Theater, I really enjoyed this version. However, I did not know that PBS cut out a few scenes which are on the DVD and are REALLY good! I am SO glad I bought this DVD! |
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The Definitive Persuasion! |
I am a dedicated Janeite ... Jane is my favorite author; although I am not much of a "chick lit chick" Jane is comfort food. As I see her she is the original DIY Riot Grrrl who would give Kathleen Hanna a real run for her Rebel Girl money. I've read the books more times than I can think of; cut a wide swath through the literary criticism; read the few remaining letters Cassandra didn't see fit to burn, and have seen every movie adaption out there. And I agree with, I think it was EM Forester who said, "Jane will get you out of a tight spot!"
I am not excessively critical of Austen movie adaptations as I seem to enjoy them all; I just like some better than others. Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth still "own" Pride and Prejudice in my humble opinion ... I think it will be awhile before those two are truly unseated from their respective roles of Lizzy Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy. And although there is a lot of blather about Amanda Root and Ciaran Hinds being too old to play Anne Elliot and Fredrick Wentworth I heartily disagree -- they contributed wonderful performances in their Persuasion version roles, supported by the absolutely fabulous character actors Sophie Thompson who played a hilarious sister Mary and Corin Redgrave who played an equally hilarious Sir Walter Elliot.
It was with some reticence that I purchased the Sense and Sensibiity Collector Set ... but what the heck, I get three films focusing on Jane Austen, including the latest adaptation of Persuasion which is my favoriate Austen novel and an update of Sense and Sensibility thrown in for good measure.
I am truly delighted by Sally Hawkins as Anne Elliot and Rupert Penry-Jones who was every bit her equal as the upwardly mobile Fredrick Wentworth. It was also really cool to see Anthony Head post "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" as the vapid, vain and mean! Sir Walter ... which is such a departure from his Giles-Buffy days. The only real complaint, albeit a picayune minor one at that, is Julia Davis, who plays Elizabeth Elliot, is wearing a really bad wig. This is a stunning adaptation and Simon Burke is to be heartily commended as is Rebecca Eaton who once again proves why she is "The Master" in Masterpiece Theatre! One final note: This is the BEST on-screen kiss I have EVER seen ... topping even Billy Crudup and Claire Danes in Stage Beauty! (and they were for real). |
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Pretty good storyline |
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I bought this dvd after watching the movie on Masterpiece Theater's Jane Austen series. After watching Sense & Sensibility (Special Edition) & Pride & Prejudice, I was interested in any movies based on Jane Austen's novels. Persuasion was the first in the series they showed. Even though it was a made for tv movie, I enjoyed it very much. I thought Rupert Penry Jones was very handsome, & Sally Hawkins was a pretty good actress as well. I liked that even after 8 years had passed since Anne Elliott was "persuaded" to turn down her beau Cpt Wentworth's proposal, when they met again, they still harbored feelings for each other, even if Wentworth still felt bitter after her rejection. I'm a real sucker for romantic movies. This was my second favorite Jane Austen movie, my first was Pride & Prejudice, the version with Kiera Knightley & Matthew MacFadyen. The only part of the movie I would've liked different was towards the end, when Anne was running all over town searching for Wentworth, after she had read his note telling her he still loved her. That seems kind of unladylike behavior, but in the end everything worked out. I especially loved the ending when they married & Wentworth brought her back to her family's old home, after she had to sell it in the beginning for financial reasons. That was very sweet! I would definitely recommend this movie for all romantics out there. After buying this movie from Americancivilwar.com, I've viewed it 3 times already. |
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Running around like a headless chicken just about sums it up |
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I am so happy to see that I am far from being the first to object to the ridiculous portrayal of Anne Elliot. It is not the actor's fault, for sure. As a matter of fact, I thought the physique of Sally Hawkins suited my imagination of Anne Elliot the best out of all 3 I have seen. Yet, the way she was directed was horrendous. She is constantly running after Captain Wentworth (and not only in the last ten minutes, what about the concert scene?). I also much preferred the older Captain Wentworth (played by Ciaran Hinds). He seemed to show a lot more emotion while still staying true to Wentworth's steely character. Finally, why on earth was this one cut so short? We hardly saw anything pass between the main 2 characters and the cousin Mr. Elliot character was just a silhouette in the background. Very odd and poorly done. |
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