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Persuasion
2007 93 min United Kingdom, United States of America 0+
★7.5
Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Director: Adrian Shergold
🎭 Based on
«Persuasion»
byJane Austen
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Description
Anne Elliot was once in love with Frederick Wentworth, a commander in the Royal Navy who was rejected by her snobby parents eight years ago. When the family hits hard times and are forced to rent out their mansion to his brother-in-law, Frederick returns as a captain - but will he remember Anne?
Starring
Sally Hawkins
Actor
Alice Krige
Actor
Anthony Head
Actor
Awards
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award3 wins & 5 nominations total
Key opinion
This 2007 adaptation of 'Persuasion' is deeply polarizing, with viewers divided between those who appreciate its emotional, atmospheric approach to the source material and those who find the characterizations and pacing to be unfaithful or shallow. While many laud the lead performances for their nuance, others argue that the film fails to capture the wit and aristocratic dignity central to Jane Austen's novel.
| Acting | The leads, Sally Hawkins and Rupert Penry-Jones, provide soulful and restrained portrayals that effectively convey long-suppressed romantic longing. | |
| Cinematography | The film utilizes an atmospheric, sensuous visual style that successfully emphasizes the characters' inner thoughts and emotions. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is rushed and uneven, leaving crucial plot developments and secondary characters feeling underdeveloped and confusing for those unfamiliar with the book. | |
| Ending | The ending deviates from the novel, causing disagreement: some viewers find the climactic emotional payoff satisfying, while others view it as illogical and unfaithful to the source material. | |
| Production | Opinions on Sally Hawkins' aesthetic representation are deeply split; supporters see her 'plain' appearance as an authentic reflection of Anne's social standing, while critics feel the styling was unflattering and robbed the character of her noble bearing. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay faces significant criticism for being disjointed and stripped of the novel’s characteristic satirical wit, leaving viewers to debate whether it captures the 'spirit' or merely ignores the 'substance' of the original work. |