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| Director: Adrian Shergold
Actors: Anthony Head, Alice Krige, Marion Bailey, Peter Wight, Rupert Penry-jones
Studio: BBC Warner
Category: DVD
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Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 190
Format: Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.8
MPN: WARDE36150D
UPC: 883929005475
EAN: 0883929005475
ASIN: B000YIGNKE
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: January 15, 2008
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Showing reviews 6-10 of 11
 Two thumbs up March 31, 2008
L. Davis (Ontario, Canada)
I very much liked this version of Jane Austen's Persuasion, I found the characters very believable, and I love that you get a bit more emotions from Anne, especially when she is writing her letters. The only thing I really don't like about this film is the kissing scene it takes them so long to kiss. However, I have to say if you're a fan of the 1995 version as I am I equally like both versions, and think they both have something that the other doesn't.
When the BEEB gets it right! March 25, 2008
William's Mommy (Toronto)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have read most of Jane Austen's books - some several times - and have never been disappointed. And I've watched several TV or movie interpretations of her work and, sad to say, HAVE been disappointed on occasion. Sometimes "they" get it so wrong - either because of poor casting, or bad editing/costumes/locations - and so on. Having said that - THIS interpretion of "Persuasion" was magic to me. I thought Sally Hawkins became Anne Elliot in a way that no-one else has (so far). In an age when restraint was everything, she somehow still managed to display her inner emotions - that look, the little tilt of her head - and I loved being drawn in, almost as a conspirator, with those glances directly into the camera when she is writing in her diary! br / br /And then, along comes Rupert Penry-Jones (sorry Rupert - I hadn't heard of YOU!) WOW! He's a mesmerizing Captain Wentworth and certainly has the looks and appeal to carry this part to perfection. These two leads convinced me that they absolutely would have waited eight years for each other. (Yeah, yeah - so I'm a romantic!) And, not that this has anything to do with ANYthing - it was nice to have a blond hero for once! br / br /ALL the cast members were extremely good. With the exception of Alice Krige (Lady Russell), I wasn't too familiar with any of their previous work. That can be a plus for me - each becomes the character rather than just portraying him/her and I don't get sidetracked thinking about whatever work they have done before. (Though I confess I didn't think about the Borg Queen until after I finished watching Ms. Krige). In any event, the casting was extremely good, and the costumes were absolutely correct for the period. I thought the editing was near perfect - I actually liked being surprised by the ending. All in all, as I started out..... when the Beeb gets it right............ br / br / br / br /
Well crafted, well acted - Definitely worth your time March 11, 2008
Marie Fleurette (Quebec Canada)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Although this version is probably the farthest stretch from the book (compared to the 1995 and the 1971 versions), I would say it is probably the one that is the most in keeping with the spirit of the book. Althoug many characters and scenes have been given the axe, nothing of importance is missing. Both lead actors have embraced their roles with abandon, and thus, are very convincing. You feel their dilemmas very keenly. And one might even have the surprise of an endorphin rush... (I am not saying where: it's yours to discover). Ah! One cannot say enough about the pleasures of a well-crafted drama!
Magnifique January 17, 2008
Globule82 (Rimouski, Canada)
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
Wow. Il s'agit la de la meilleure adaptation d'un roman de Jane Austen par la BBC en 2007 apres le tres decevant Mansfield Park et le ordinaire Northanger Abbey. Cette version de l'histoire de Ann Elliot est sublime du debut a la fin. On ressent sa douleur, son angoisse, ses doutes. Je n'ai pas vu la version de 1995, et je ne crois pas que je veuille m'y risquer. J'ai vu quelques scenes, et cela ne m'a pas convaincue. Peut-etre a cause des acteurs qui ont l'air d'avoir 40 ans. Non, j'aime mieux conserver les belles images de cette adaptation avec Sally Hawkins dans le role titre, et Rupert Penry-Jones dans celui du seduisant Capitaine Wentworth
Absolutely Wonderful January 1, 2008
YANNERS
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is any Jane Austen viewers delight, to watch an adaptation that is perfect. Anne's character connects to the audience in a profound way, especially the scenes when she is writing her letters - the monologue and eye contact with the camera - is as though she was explaining her story to you personally. That made this even more wonderful to watch. The costumes and scenery were in keeping with the times and the script was edited as best for viewing. I would have loved to enjoy more of this adaptation but I know that all good things must come to an end.
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