Truly the worst movie I've ever seen in a theater

Awesome Movie

The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

Amanda Root is perfection along with the rest of the cast in a very faithful looking version of this Jane Austen opus. Lighting in particular is natural - apparent use of candles in a dining room scene, in another there appears to be only the natural light coming into the particular room. This gives the viewer the feeling of the lighting of the period. Costuming and makeup are not overdone to make the production look too glamorous with the performances more than making up. I can watch this again and again! Only one beef: the aspect ratio of the DVD is obviously from a VHS master and is 4:3 (screen ratio of 1.37:1) so is cropped off at the sides, as the title is right at the bottom of the frame indicating that a full frame negative has not been used for this DVD release. Certain shots are telling with obvious chopping off of actors and items and doesn't look like an ideal frame composition. Time for an update! The cinematic release ratio was 1.85:1 (widescreen ratio) and all TV's since around 2002 of course are close to this (1.77:1 or 16:9)

I absolutely loved this Persuasion, for me it is a winner both as an adaptation and on its own merits and one of my personal favourite adaptations of the books of Jane Austen. The story is beautiful and emotional, and while not always true in essence the characters are interesting and not dull. The adaptation is rather short though, but it doesn't entirely matter when it is done so well. Persuasion looks wonderful too. The costumes, locations and photography look stunning, while the piano music that accompanies the adaptation is simple and beautiful without ever being repetitive. The dialogue is sophisticated and the acting is great, complete with solid support turns from Simon Russell Beale, Susan Fleetwood, Sophie Thompson and Corin Redgrave and wonderful lead ones from Amanda Root and particularly Ciaron Hinds. In conclusion, a beautiful adaptation. 9/10 Bethany Cox

I felt a very strong connection to the characters in this film, the character of Anne, in particular. I was experiencing her emotions right along with her; more so than in any other film I've ever watched. Amanda Root does a splendid job in conveying Anne's emotions from mere facial expressions and gestures. She has very little dialog in the really emotional scenes. This reminds me of old Hollywood style films: the director paying special attention to the actress's reactions with closeups. You rarely see closeups that mean so much in newer films, newer Hollywood films anyway.Anne is quietly in love with a man 8 years after she was persuaded to refuse his proposal. When he unexpectedly arrives in her social circle once again, she must stoically bear the consequences. Knowing that she cannot tell him how much she still loves him, she sees fit not to call attention to herself, and certainly never to tell him how she feels. Her regret for having denied his love once before causes her to think that she deserves to stay out of his way, and therein suffer a penance for refusing his proposal years earlier. Perhaps most of us can relate to the jolting reality apparent on Anne's face when her rejected love's name is mentioned in conversation. Her careful mask of an expression when he tells of his life at sea is so relatable. I know that I at least, have felt similar emotions before. She tries her best not to display her feelings for the man she loves and must wait in pained agony while she listens to him speak, her love amassed merely by being in his company.Anne's character is one which is unlike most shown in film. She is kind, quiet and complacent. She isn't confrontational. But that does not make her love any less real than that of your standard heroine.This film is lovely to me. It displays two characters whose story speaks to us universally, a love story which may seem simplistic, but doesn't need all the bells and whistles found in most romances. These individuals are confined by their circumstances and are not able to tell one another their feelings. Their struggle is fascinating to watch. This film is done well enough that you're enveloped by the characters' struggle, and distracted by nothing else within the film. Unrequited love's inner struggle is a reality portrayed beautifully here, in a way I've never seen equaled.

i really liked this movie and thought that i might not at first. the story was very well done by the actors, Amanda root was an excellent choice for Anne Elliot as was ciaran hinds for captain Frederick Wentworth. i loved watching how Frederick tried not to show his feelings for Anne and how Anne tried valiantly not to show how he hurt her. so real life . i was a little disconcerted by the display of emotion at the end as i thought that would not have actually happened in Jane Austin day but was delighted on a personal level. i loved the costumes and the scenery of this movie, it was well directed, and the sub plots were just strong enough and did not interfere with the main story line. that is an important thing for me. i felt i would have liked this movie as i have seen ciaran hinds in Jane Eyre and he had done an excellent job in portraying Mr. Rochester.