Comments on: Persuasion (2007): An Austen Adaptation to Persuade

By: Amber Topping

Amber Topping — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 18:28:06 +0000

In reply to Jerelyn Ryan Sehl. She does wear pretty blues! I really recommend the 1995 version. There is something to enjoy about very adaptation.

By: Jerelyn Ryan Sehl

Jerelyn Ryan Sehl — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 18:11:53 +0000

I’ve rewatched this and also rewatched the 2022 version with Dakota Johnson (NOT Fanning! my mistake).
Something that struck me today is the awful colors that Anne wears in the 2007 version compared to the pretty blues worn in the newest version.
Nonetheless, I do still like both versions, and think both actors playing Frederick (Rupert and Cosmo) did a wonderful job portraying their deep emotions.
Have not seen the 1995 version yet.

By: Jerelyn Ryan Sehl

Jerelyn Ryan Sehl — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:16:51 +0000

In reply to Martin. I agree with your comments about Elizabeth being won over by money initially. And the mother in that version was so annoying!

By: Jerelyn Ryan Sehl

Jerelyn Ryan Sehl — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:11:27 +0000

I have not seen the 1995 version, but I love them 2007 version and Rupert, especially the end when he takes her to Kellynch.
I just watched the new version with Dakota Fanning. I didn’t think I would like it, but it grew on me.

By: Teri

Teri — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 19:49:39 +0000

Boo hiss…what’s with all the bloody running at the end?

Give me Ciaran and Amanda every week…and twice on Sunday.

By: Martin

Martin — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 16:56:22 +0000

No mention of the 1971 version?

I haven’t seen this 2007 version yet so I’ve ordered a copy. The 1995 version is one of my favorites of all time, it is just such a good adaptation with the whole ensemble playing their parts perfectly without anyone overplaying anything, as happened with the mother in the BBC Pride and Prejudice. The heroine has my sympathy throughout the story, unlike Elizabeth Bennett who appears to be won over by money, and Emma Woodhouse who is a spoiled brat throughout most of the story.

By: Jessica Jørgensen

Jessica Jørgensen — Sun, 03 Feb 2019 18:40:54 +0000

In reply to June Bug. Now, you've got me giggling. Yes, it is pretty ridiculous (-: Although my initial annoyances have turned to foolish enjoyment now. Guess I've mellowed with age...

By: June Bug

June Bug — Sun, 03 Feb 2019 15:35:05 +0000

AHAHAHAHAHA, YES, the running scene!!! And then that dude (her brother in law?) is just like,”Oh, look what a coincidence that you ran into us while we were leaving.”

By: Jessica Jørgensen

Jessica Jørgensen — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 19:08:32 +0000

In reply to Alicia Orozco. Well, now I'm going to have to watch it again to take a look at that look at the end (-: Not that it takes much persuading to get me to do that (-: And I can only recommend the 1995 version -- still my very favorite (-:

By: Alicia Orozco

Alicia Orozco — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 18:34:26 +0000

I absolutely love this Persuasion. I’ve watched it several times. At the end when Captain Wentworth presents Ann with Kellynch Hall is so moving. She is so happy and the look on his face is so loving. Check it out next time you watch it. It just seems so real and I always rewind and watch this scene again. I will give the 1995 version a viewing as I’m sure I will also enjoy it.
Alicia