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After a slow beginning, in which the complex tangle of relationships is initially confusing, this BBC adaptation of Jane Austen's last novel, Persuasion, develops into an elegant romantic comedy. Austin combines a subtle dissection of the folly of class with a slow-burning, intensely passionate love story. Anne Elliot (Amanda Root) has loved Captain Wentworth (Ciaran Hinds) ever since she was persuaded to reject him years before. Now he has returned from the Napoleonic wars, but will love be allowed to blossom? Especially when Anne is surrounded by the selfish, petty-minded Mary, misguided by Lady Russell, and burdened by a father obsessed with fairness of countenance above all other considerations. Excepting a basic booklet, on-screen character biographies and a Dolby Digital soundtrack, there is nothing to distinguish this DVD from the video version. The picture is very good, but showing some grain, not exceptional, so unless you have a large television there is little advantage over tape. In any format, what makes this adaptation work is the sharp screenplay by Nick Dear and the naturalistic style of director Roger Mitchell (who joined the A-list with Notting Hill, 1999), together eliciting fine performances from the ensemble cast. Less flamboyant than Pride and Prejudice (1995), this is a civilised treat. --Gary S Dalkin
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BBC adaptation of the novel by Jane Austen. Anne Elliot (Amanda Root) has spent years regretting her rejection of Captain Wentworth (Ciarán Hinds)'s marriage proposal. When he returns from sea they meet, but instead of finding romance are kept apart through a series of misunderstandings. Anne is being pursued by her cousin, Mr Elliot (Samuel West), while Wentworth is now regarded as a very eligible bachelor. Will their new circumstances continue to prevent them from reuniting?
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Format:DVD
I have watched this dramatisation of 'Persuasion' over and over again. It is beautifully acted with superb performances from Ciaran Hinds and Amanda Root. The whole things is very understated and subtle but the body language is electric. The later BBC adaption of 'Pride and Prejudice' is more obviously romantic with sexy leads etc but 'Persuasion' is actually far more affecting. The supporting cast are wonderful and I particularly enjoyed Fiona Shaw's performance as Mrs Croft. As with many of the performances you really have to concentrate on what she is saying and she lends the words a thoughtful intensity. If you are a lover of Jane Austen the writer rather than simply adaptions of Jane Austen you will like this version. I much preferred it to Ang Lee's adaption of 'Sense and Sensibility' which took huge liberties with the book or the rather overheated recent version of 'Mansfield Park'. 'Persuasion' is a wonderful example of less being more.
114 of 116 people found the following review helpful
By Paul Coleman
Format:DVD
Simply the best Austen adaptation on film. The quality of this production is in the delicacy of small gestures and exposition of character in telling an entertaining story which is nonetheless energetically driven by its carefully drawn yet dramatic plot. The deft direction sucessfully brings out the character of even the supporting roles and, as a result, rewards repeated viewing as the layers become revealed and enjoyed with increasing familiarity. To name just a few: Amanda Root's development from dowdy to radiant; Corin Redgrave's vanity in checking the reflection of his hair in his dinner knife; Simon Russell-Beales perfect interpretation of a country gentleman and the gentle humour of the scene in which all the family confide their concerns with each other to a tactfully diplomatic Ann Eliott notwithstanding the contradictions inherent in the process. If you are an Austen fan you must own this.
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By C. L. Foster
Format:DVD
Persuasion is my favourite book and this adaptation does it justice. The tone of the film matches the tone of the book: whistful. Anne is beautifully portrayed by Amanda Root and Ciaran Hinds is wonderful as the charismatic Captain Wentworth. It's far subtler than the more recent ITV adaptation, and because of that all the more beautiful. Scenes in this film would melt the hardest of hearts, yet it is still funny. The perfect comfort film.
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Love it!
I've seen it so many times, I knew what to expect. It's a very good version of the novel; well cast and acted. I would always recommend this .
Published 6 days ago by Mrs. C. M. Mclean
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Delightful to watch!
I've read the book more than once, then saw this on TV. It became a 'must have' purchase. Compared to the more recent adaptations, this version stays more true to the story in... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Austen Fan
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Wonderful
A very well produced and poignant interpretation of my favourite of Jane Austen's novels. The actors are all believable and extremely well cast. And it adheres to the book!
Published 2 months ago by Pippa
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This item was brought as a Mothers Day present and was loved it arrived very quickly and beforenthe due date
Published 2 months ago by Kath O'Keeffe
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Love all Jane Austen books. Very good adaptation, Amanda Root is brilliant same goes for Ciaran Hinds. Exellent acting. Well done BBC.
Published 5 months ago by borievka26
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Persuasion BBE Adaptation 1995
As a Jane Austen fan, I have a number of DVD's and I found this version faithful to Jane Austen's book. Well acted and a first rate period drama.
Published 5 months ago by Giblet "Howe"
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Perfect casting
Persuasion is my favourite Austen novel, so it's a particular joy to me that this adaptation includes the best cast heroine and hero of any Austen adaptation I have seen. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mrs Norris
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Austen's most romantic novel, beautifully done
Price & Prejudice (especially THAT version with Colin Firth) is Jane's most famous novel and believed to be her most romantic. Read more
Published 17 months ago by LizWilliams
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By far the best adaptation of Persuasion
Wonderfully subtle and gentle in the best spirit of the book. Two people creaping towards middle-age who feel that their only chance of love has been lost to them. Read more
Published 17 months ago by KT Reader
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Austen Perfection
Though overshadowed at the time by its much more populist TV contemporary, Pride and Prejudice, this 1995 one-off BBC adaptation of Jane Austen's Persuasion has ably stood the test... Read more
Published 17 months ago by A.G.
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