Comments on: Persuasion (1995) Review – Faithful Adaptation of Jane Austen’s Enduring Classic

By: CTrent29

CTrent29 — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 14:57:31 +0000

I really enjoyed this adaptation of “Persuasion”, like I have enjoyed the other versions. But it IS NOT the most faithful. Frederick Wentworth is older than his sister, Mrs. Croft in this movie. In the novel and other versions, she is the elder. Also, the 1995 movie had decided to make Mr. Elliot broke again. Which was a big mistake in my eyes.

By: Anja g

Anja g — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 00:26:01 +0000

I loved this version. The English know how to do Jane Austen the best!! I appreciated how the costumes were not overly fancy . The buildings were not perfect, the furniture not overly dramatic.. I felt like I really stepped into that time with the characters.

By: Tali Avishay

Tali Avishay — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 20:41:06 +0000

I waver between favoring this version and the old, 1971 version. In terms of the characters being faithful to the original, there is no question in my mind that this version is far and away the best. However, the 1971 version, being a miniseries, gives much more of the book, and is delightful in itself – though it’s Anne is much to assertive at the beginning of the story to fit the character from the book.
As for the 2007 version – not my cup of chocolate!

By: Bailey

Bailey — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 04:57:25 +0000

In reply to Susan.

I think that’s one of the best things about Austen and the adaptations of her novels; at least one will resonate with you!

Captain Wentworth is my favorite.

Yup, to each her own 🙂

By: Susan

Susan — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 01:55:30 +0000

*riding

By: Susan

Susan — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 01:54:29 +0000

I liked the 2007 version better, mainly because I didn’t think the actor who played Captain Wentworth in the 1995 version did a very good job of portraying him. I liked the actor in the 2007 version more. And I thought that the actress, Sally Hawkins, did a drop-dead job, as usual. And the scene of Wentworth rides that black horse next to the carriage carrying Anne…amazing. I thought both actors convincing. Sorry. To each her own. 🙂

By: Bailey Cavender

Bailey Cavender — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 16:29:00 +0000

In reply to Tiffany Ellzey. Thank you! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! Persuasion is just one of those stories that sticks, I think. It's just timeless.

By: Tiffany Ellzey

Tiffany Ellzey — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 04:48:00 +0000

I haven’t seen this adaption, but I have seen the 2007 one. Your review makes me think I should give this one a try!