Persuasion
starring: Amanda Root, Ciarán Hinds, Susan Fleetwood, Corin Redgrave, Fiona Shaw
directed by: Roger Michell
directed by: Roger Michell
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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.
Amazon.com:
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
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.
Amazon.com:
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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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- Worthwhile, definitely
There are over 400 Amazon reviews for this movie!More than 400 people have had opinions to express, which should make anyone interested in seeing it for that reason alone.I'll put my two cents' worth in as well.
As with any production of an Austen (or any other) book, a film is a re-telling.The same story (presumably) is being told by a different storyteller.That automatically makes for some differences.
That being said, I truly enjoy this movie.I love the book, ... Read More
Rating: 
- 2nd to Pride and Prejudice!
Persuasion is one of my favorite Jane Austen stories. I loved this movie. I thought it was done very well. The expressions on Anne's face when she meets Frederick again is just heartbreaking! Loved the chemistry between Ciran Hinds and Amanda Root is just wonderful. They both made you feel the love they have for each other. If you are ever wondering which version of Persuasion to get this is it. The newer one fails in comparison and the older ones just seem dated. Yes I must say this is one of my all ... Read More
Rating: - Persuasion DVD
I received this product almost the next day.We watched it that evening and really enjoyed it.I am very satisfied.
Rating: - Perfect!!!
I had just got through reading the book for a second time and really wanted to see an adaptation of the film. I went off the previous customer reviews and I am so glad I did. It is an excellent adaptation. I highly recommend it for any of those die hard Jane Austen fans out there....
Rating: - Persuation
For those who enjoy Jane Austen, this is not one of her best stories; however, the video is well done and I wanted it for my DVD collection.
- Worthwhile, definitelyThere are over 400 Amazon reviews for this movie!More than 400 people have had opinions to express, which should make anyone interested in seeing it for that reason alone.I'll put my two cents' worth in as well.
As with any production of an Austen (or any other) book, a film is a re-telling.The same story (presumably) is being told by a different storyteller.That automatically makes for some differences.
That being said, I truly enjoy this movie.I love the book, ... Read More
- 2nd to Pride and Prejudice!Persuasion is one of my favorite Jane Austen stories. I loved this movie. I thought it was done very well. The expressions on Anne's face when she meets Frederick again is just heartbreaking! Loved the chemistry between Ciran Hinds and Amanda Root is just wonderful. They both made you feel the love they have for each other. If you are ever wondering which version of Persuasion to get this is it. The newer one fails in comparison and the older ones just seem dated. Yes I must say this is one of my all ... Read More
- Persuasion DVDI received this product almost the next day.We watched it that evening and really enjoyed it.I am very satisfied.
- Perfect!!!I had just got through reading the book for a second time and really wanted to see an adaptation of the film. I went off the previous customer reviews and I am so glad I did. It is an excellent adaptation. I highly recommend it for any of those die hard Jane Austen fans out there....
- PersuationFor those who enjoy Jane Austen, this is not one of her best stories; however, the video is well done and I wanted it for my DVD collection.
