Persuasion

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Persuasion

PG

2022

1h 49m

Romance

Drama

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Living with her snobby family on the brink of bankruptcy, Anne Elliot is a nonconforming woman with modern sensibilities. When Frederick Wentworth--the dashing one she let get away--crashes back into her life, Anne must choose between putting the past behind her or listening to her heart when it comes to second chances. Adapted from the Jane Austen novel.

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Critics Consensus

Despite Dakota Johnson's best efforts, the chaotically anachronistic Persuasion fails to convince as a worthwhile Austen adaptation.

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Audience Says

Whether you're annoyed or entertained by its modern touches, Persuasion definitely isn't your grandmother's Austen adaptation.

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Mark Kermode

Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)

If you take it completely on its own terms and don't see it as an Austen adaptation, there's stuff in it that is fun.

Feb 6, 2024

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Tom Shone

Times (UK)

There’s nothing wrong with updating Austen, but this isn’t so much updating the book as performing a gut renovation.

Rated: 1/5

Aug 24, 2022

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Rachel Cunliffe

New Statesman

A joyful, tongue in cheek and thoroughly self-aware parody.

Jul 29, 2022

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Francesca Steele

iNews.co.uk

The Regency romcom comes with impressive credentials, but it's a complete mess.

Rated: 1/5

Dec 11, 2024

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Daniel Allen

Loud and Clear Reviews

Austen has been refashioned before. But Persuasion wants both worlds – the updated story and the historical setting. However, not only does this modern edge not gel with the original novel, but it leads to a questionable tone.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 25, 2024

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Ally Ham

The Review Geek

Undersells its source material and underestimates Jane Austen fans.

Rated: 5/10

Jul 12, 2024

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Samer A

Loved it! nice and chill romantic movie, great acting and chemistry between Dakota and Cosmo. I recommend it if you are looking for chill afternoon movie with happy ending.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/19/25

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Nina B

Very disappointed. A true Jane Austen fan I found this disrespectful of her books. It’s strays too far from the spirit of who Anne was. Anne is an intelligent women - she would not retreat, frequently to a bottle of red wine. She comments how she doesn’t want to go to see Mary is this version. Though Mary is tiring, Anne would not openly say anything. She openly says Charles asked to marry her before Mary. Jane Austen’s Anne would never boast about that. Even though she rates Wentworth as a 10. Definitely not anywhere above a five in my books. His costumes were unflattering. All in all the Costumes were disappointing with a few exceptions Mary too often stresses how she doesn’t want to be with her children. Scenes were outed that were just unnecessary like the picnic with Lady Russell Don’t waste your time.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/19/25

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Bong C

A darned good movie. An Jane Austen adaptation for the masses. In a manner of speaking, a new version of the bible, but a bible nonetheless. Perhaps even better. Dakota Johnson at her usual finest. It's her eyes and lips. How she smiles. Seemingly effortless yet acting at its finest. Good soundtrack to match.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/09/25

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Siera G

People are mad it’s not your usual Austen adaptation. It’s funny, it’s modern, it’s cute, it’s heart wrenching…. It’ll make you laugh and make you cry. It’s one of my favorite movies. Even if the two have zero chemistry!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/31/24

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Louise D

I hadn’t realised Austen wrote stories about African society. Nice the cast spoke in English though. Subtitles are tiresome.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

12/09/24

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Richard M

Dakota Johnson's accent is all over the place, and her acting skills are lacking. The story is so convoluted you cantt keep up... especially if you are aware of what is truly is about... steer clear of this one

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

12/05/24

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Carrie Cracknell

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Dakota Johnson

Anne Elliot

Cosmo Jarvis

Wentworth

Nikki Amuka-Bird

Lady Russell

Mia McKenna-Bruce

Mary Musgrove

Richard E. Grant

Sir Walter Elliot

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Synopsis

Living with her snobby family on the brink of bankruptcy, Anne Elliot is a nonconforming woman with modern sensibilities. When Frederick Wentworth--the dashing one she let get away--crashes back into her life, Anne must choose between putting the past behind her or listening to her heart when it comes to second chances. Adapted from the Jane Austen novel.

Director: Carrie Cracknell
Producer: Andrew Lazar, Christina Weiss Lurie
Screenwriter: Alice Victoria Winslow, Ronald Bass
Production Co: Mad Chance, MRC Film
Rating: PG (Some Suggestive References)
Genre: Romance, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 15, 2022
Runtime: 1h 49m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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