VHS Movie Reviews for Persuasion

Persuasion

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VHS Movie Reviews of Persuasion

Movie Review: A Tender, Romantic Jane Austen Movie
Summary: 5 Stars

This is a tender movie and wonderfully done. It is simple and does not have the famous actors as in other Jane Austen films, but you will be a fan nonetheless. The subtle glances and movements have you on the edge of your seat. It is a slow moving film but I think this is an asset to the film as it all flows nicely and plays enough with your heart that you are waiting for what happens at the end. I do recommend have english subtitles on during the parts you can not hear exactly what is being said. I needed this at the end when the last note is read. I highly recommend this film.

Movie Review: A charming story!
Summary: 5 Stars

Persuasion is a wonderful story. Who hasn't wanted to go back and rekindle a romance that was prematurely cut short by the wrong advice of friends? This is an excellent verion of Persuasion. The actors are well cast and very likeable. Your heart breaks for Anne who listened to bad advice and did not make her own choice in love and marry Wentworth the first time he proposed. It just shows you that you cannot take advice that is so contrary to what your heart and mind tells you - even from family. It is a charming story that pulls you in as the acting is very well done and the story line is well adapted to this film version. It is a very charming story to watch.

Movie Review: Fantastic!
Summary: 5 Stars

I bought this version of "Persuasion" because of A. Casalino's glowing review and am very glad I did. I also have the Masterpiece Theatre version as well and like it too, but this film is a must for anyone who loves Jane Austen, her novels, and her unforgettable, vibrant characters. Amanda Root epitomizes Anne Elliot in every way: appearance, way of speaking, facial expressions, humility, even in her walk. Buying this DVD just for Root's Anne Elliot is well worth the money; however, Ciaran Hinds' performance as Wentworth is right up there too. Kudos to the actress who portrays his sister, Mrs. Sophy Crofts, and to the actor who plays husband, Admiral Croft. It is as though Austen's characters have stepped right out of the novel and onto the screen. For example, Colin Redgrave's turn as Sir Walter Elliot is priceless! His flagrant self-absorption, narcissism, and puffed-up ego are most amusing at first and inevitably direct the viewer's thoughts to the origins and continuation of Anne's self-effacement.

And the final scenes between Anne and Wentworth - magnificently done!

Movie Review: This is the version to watch
Summary: 5 Stars

As I watched the 2008 Masterpiece version of Persuasion I was appalled at the blithe rewriting of the story, inadequate acting and interminable unnecessary pauses that doubled the run time. I love the novel and the story came alive for me as I watched this movie - perfection in every scene. The actors fit their characters so exquisitely that I could not imagine anyone else playing the roles, and certainly there are none that could come close to Amanda Root and Ciaran Hand playing the leads. Their respective transformations from rundown to radiant, and aloof to passionate were subtle and spot on, and completely matched my personification of the characters as I read the book. I watch the final scenes every time I need a romantic "high" - Wentworth realizing Anne still loves him has he hears her say that women love the longest when there is no hope, and Anne reading his amazing letter that brings her total joy then madly trying to be alone with him to say "yes". Well done!