Persuasion [VHS]
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VHS Movie Reviews of Persuasion [VHS]
Movie Review: A True Pleasure!
Summary: 4 Stars
If you are contemplating the purchase or rental of this movie-rest assured your time and money will be well spent. It is clear from the outset that the folks behind this production took it seriously and worked diligently to bring to life the work of our dear Jane Austen. The casting is nearly perfect-I could insert my own tastes here-but that would not be of help in your decision making process. The bottom line is that that characters that are to be liked are likeable and those intended to offend do so quite well. The acting is superb-one almost feels like a fly on the wall in many scenes, they are so realistic and naturally acted! It is a bit fantastic that a spinster though is being sought after at some parts of the story by as many as three men at a time-but that is also what makes it so much fun. I wish I could offer a guarantee for your enjoyment if you are of a "persuasion" to enjoy Regency romance in the vein of the late Great Jane. Movie Review: Worthwhile, definitely
Summary: 4 Stars
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, and this production is true to the original story in most respects - something important to me. The cinematography is excellent; it would be a joy to look at even if one did not care for anything else. I really enjoy the score as well.
The acting is quite good. Many writers have commented on the characterizations; some of them are not what I would have preferred, but none are too far afield from the author's descriptions (for example, Elizabeth is described by the author as "repulsive," although I might not have built a characterization solely on that word). The intent of the production was obviously that the actors should not be "pretty" but as much like "real folks" as possible, for better or for worse. That, too, is all right, although one may not like it as much seeing them larger than life.
To me, the major flaw in this retelling is where it deviates from the original. Perhaps for reasons of uncomplicating the story (and/or for time considerations), the character of Mrs. Smith was changed from a desperate woman misused by Mr. Elliot to a mere featherbrained, gossipy friend; the plot line was changed so that Mr. Elliot now wants to marry Anne for her money. This simply does not make sense; Mr. Elliot would not have wanted Anne for her money because he knew her father had spent practically all of it already. The writers dropped the ball with a thud in this respect, and it's difficult for such a gaffe to be overlooked or excused by anyone familiar with the book.
But would I recommend this film? Yes. Those who are put off by early-19th-century English - who can't plow through all the now-strange words and idioms - get their best introduction to Jane Austen's works through quality productions such as this one. If you've never read "Persuasion," give it a try after seeing this.
Movie Review: 2nd to Pride and Prejudice!
Summary: 5 Stars
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 time favorites. It's 2nd only to Pride and Prejuice!Movie Review: Persuasion DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
I received this product almost the next day. We watched it that evening and really enjoyed it. I am very satisfied.Movie Review: Perfect!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
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....