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Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786303965413
ISBN: 6303965415
Label: Sony Pictures
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Release Date: November 12, 1996
Running Time: 107 minutes
Sales Rank: 295
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: September 27, 1995
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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
Customer Reviews Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Persuasion
If you are sick of sanitised period peices then this is a fine example. The lighting is has a very natural quality, there's dirt and it is an honest attempt at Jane Austens book. Well done.
Rating:  - horrible
this is the second worst movie that I have ever watched. I never saw anything as boring as this is. What a waste of money
Rating: - Good Version
I like this version of Persuasion better than the recent Masterpiece Classic one.It tells the story in a much slower fashion and allows us to get to know the characters better.It has a wonderful romance and suspense appeal.My only complaint was with leaving out the important factors of Mrs. Smith's life with regards to her association with Mr. Elliot and how Captain Wentworth ended up saving her land and livelihood in the end.That was important to the novel and they left it out entirely; ... Read More
Rating: - Great Jane Austin story
I was so glad to see this on DVD, because I have worn out my VHS copy.
This is a chick flick, and one of the best adaptations of Jane Austin's novel.
Enjoy!
Rating: - One of Austen's best
Persuasion is my second favorite Austen book and movie. The story is wonderful, and this production is subtle and perfectly paced - just like the book. The choice of actors is perfect - just as I imagined when reading the book for the first time.
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