This should have been called Frustration..lol. Sheridan Claude reviewer, I disagree that little happens. Of all of Austen's leading characters, these two so deserve a happy ending. This is the finest screen adaptation of Austen, bar none. I love the many small touches - the way the staff refuses to look at the Baronet Eliot when he leaves his home, the physical appearance of the sailors rowing the dinghy to the ship and undergoing inspection, the cart loaded with livestock Anne must ride to her sister's home. This movie and story blew me away. Your Ticket Confirmation # is located under the header in your email that reads "Your Ticket Reservation Details". © Copyright 2020 Variety Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. With Sally Hawkins, Alice Krige, Anthony Head, Julia Davis. Still this DVD is watchable on small screens at least. “Persuasion” has been adapted for British television on multiple occasions, including a 1960 mini-series featuring Daphne Slater; a 1971 version with Ann Firbank and Bryan Marshall; a 1995 TV movie starring Amanda Root and Ciarán Hinds; and a 2007 version led by Sally Hawkins and Rupert Penry-Jones. Originally created as television movie, Persuasion was eventually released in movie theaters in 1995. I had a trip visiting the places in this film because I love it so much! Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2016. It is the little things that make this wonderful. It's a shame it hasn't been restored (rather than simply "repackaged") in the way the BBC lovingly did their classic adaptation of "Pride & Prejudice" for their recent blu ray. Regal Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Television Film This is my favorite love story. It is, in fact, a perfectly realised and beautifully acted gem. Coming Soon. Anne was in love with Frederick, who was rejected by her snobby parents 8 years ago. Cinemark Please put it out in a decent format. There's a problem loading this menu right now. A dazzling five-star feast. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Katie Goodson-Thomas is overseeing the project for the studio, as well ass Pete Spencer and manager Apolline Berty. The movie, from Searchlight Pictures, will be directed by Mahalia Belo. Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2016. Unable to add item to List. and the Terms and Policies, Please click the link below to receive your verification email. 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The satire in regards to human flaws like pomposity is perfectly done. Amanda Root and Ciaran Hinds of the Royal Shakespeare Company are the star-crossed lovers, Anne and Wentworth, whose passion is thwarted by a scheming socialite. They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating. The scenes were beautifully photographed and there are many lovely scenes. Please reference “Error Code 2121” when contacting customer service. Beautiful movie with great actors and true feeling, Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2016. It's all just too little, too late. The wife’s brother, a Navy captain, had been engaged to Anne Elliot (who will be portrayed by Snook), but they have had no contact in more than seven years when they meet again. He returns a Royal Navy captain. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Buyer beware: this superb drama has been badly served. You can believe that these two people of average looks were kept apart and are somehow navigating through society's norms to find a way back together. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your account. Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2017, Anyone (except the most hard-boiled of folks) who is mystified by Jane Austen's continued popularity is best answered by watching this film. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. It's the most mature of all Austen's novels. Will he remember Anne? An Auction House Is Selling the Bar From Hilter’s Yacht. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. The characters sound human when they speak and not like they are just reading from their scripts. The percentage of users who rated this 3.5 stars or higher. The performances.of the actors aren't conventionally beautiful or handsome either. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. Amazon's Choice recommends highly rated and well-priced products. Will she in the end get the happiness she turned down all those years ago? This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. They've now hit hard times and rent out their mansion to his brother-in-law. I'm holding my breath just thinking of how she felt. as a result the picture sits very small in the middle of the screen looking pretty lost, surrounded by large areas of dark screen, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2018. Coming Soon. Romantic, sweet, and visually stunning, this is a beautifully made film. The DVD seems to be just a transfer from the old VHS tape, as far as I can see. Root and Hinds really capture the weariness and hopelessness (and great integrity) of Anne and Wentworth as we begin the story. This is one of the best dramas the BBC has ever produced and, frankly, it deserves much better treatment. Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, + No Import Fees Deposit & $7.98 Shipping to Canada. of the movie to finally get together. Outlander Complete Series Season 1-4 Set Bilingual, D.H. Lawrence: The Widowing of Mrs. Holroyd / The Rainbow. The actors are amazing, but omg Ciaran Hinds is a dreamboat! I sat agape in the dark theater, and was so drawn in that when the lights came up I completely forgot I had come to the theater with a friend. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 20, 2020. BBC Films is co-financing the drama. An unmarried woman (Sally Hawkins) encounters her former love (Rupert Penry-Jones) after he returns from battle. This is by far the best version of Persuasion out there. So romantic...even though I found it completely frustrating that it took them until the last 6 min. Persuasion has always been my favorite Jane Austen novel. There are no critic reviews yet for Persuasion. Sally Hawkins pulls off a deeply mature and naunced performance as Austen heroine Anne Elliot, a woman desperate to repair past mistakes and win back the man she truly loves. ), Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2017. All rights reserved. Cinemark I actually like the movie version (this one and the one from 2007) more than I like the book. Copyright © Fandango. If you're not a Jane Austin fan, see this movie for the "look" of the film as a period piece set in the early 1800s. Jessica Swale, whose credits include “Summerland,” will pen the screenplay. 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