Persuasion

2022 1h 48m EN

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6.1

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★6.1TMDB · 683

RomanceDramaComedy

Synopsis

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Living with her snobby family on the brink of bankruptcy, Anne Elliot is an unconforming woman with modern sensibilities. When Frederick Wentworth - the dashing one she once sent 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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Dakota Johnson
Anne Elliot
Cosmo Jarvis
Captain Frederick Wentworth
Henry Golding
William Elliot
Richard E. Grant
Sir Walter Elliot
Nikki Amuka-Bird
Lady Russell
Ben Bailey Smith
Charles Musgrove (as Ben Bailey-Smith)
Mia McKenna-Bruce
Mary Musgrove
Izuka Hoyle
Henrietta Musgrove

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Carrie Cracknell
Writers: Ronald Bass, Alice Victoria Winslow
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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2 / 7

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Carrie Cracknell, shot by Joe Anderson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Stuart Earl. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Pani Scott shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 7

ERA

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Dakota Johnson and Cosmo Jarvis and Henry Golding carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

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IMDB entry: tt13456318 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Carrie Cracknell directs. Joe Anderson behind the camera. Stuart Earl scores. Pani Scott cuts. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 4 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
3Directed by Carrie Cracknell, shot by Joe Anderson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Stuart Earl. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Pani Scott shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Dakota Johnson and Cosmo Jarvis and Henry Golding carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt13456318 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Joe Anderson
Original score: Stuart Earl
Editing: Pani Scott
Production design: John Paul Kelly
Costume design: Marianne Agertoft
Makeup / hair: Erin Stoffer
VFX supervisor: Des Anwar
Sound: Dillon Bennett
Runtime: 108 min · 1h 48m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG
IMDB: Persuasion (2022)

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Manuel São Bento2022-07-20
★ 6/10
MORE SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS @ https://www.msbreviews.com/ "Persuasion seems to be another typical case of book adaptations: anyone familiar with the original material will struggle to appreciate even the slightest change; those without previous knowledge of Jane Austen's novel might be able to enjoy the film for itself. As someone belonging to the latter group, I found myself surprisingly satisfied. Despite following all the narrative paths in the most predictable, cliche manner possible, Dakota Johnson's fabulous performance and some unexpectedly humorous interactions are enough to make the viewing rather pleasant. Far from being innovative or unique, but it still serves as a recommendation for fans of the genre." Rating: B-
Peter McGinn2022-08-20
★ 7/10
There are two groups of viewers who profess to hate this movie, and I have some sympathy for one of those groups. The Jane Austen purists are furious about it (“furious purists” - say that three times quickly). The story has been updated — sort of. That is, we find modern language and expressions popping up here and there, but clearly it still takes place in the past. It possesses a modern sensibility but still resides in the past. There is more wit and humor in this version, and I am fine with that. And having Anne talk directly to the camera is something different for an Austen adaptation. I am usually not crazy about narration and voiceover, but again, it is witty and it works for me. If I feel like watching an adaptation closer to the original novel, there are the 1992 and 2007 versions to fall back on, after all. They will always be out there. Don’t get me wrong; there were one or two places where even I thought they had played too fast and loose with the characters: such as when Anne Elliot embarrasses her brother-in-law in front of a large gathering for dinner by saying he had been interested in marrying her before settling upon sister Mary. That seemed too mean-spirited for the character they were building and we came to know. So the Austen lovers are upset in the same way that historians were when most historical movies change history or the real life people involved. I get that feeling even if I don’t share it. The group I don’t sympathize with are the racists, aka the haters. They sometimes try to shield their racism by talking about “woke” culture, or whatever. But the simple fact that they can’t see past the race and skin color to the individuals’ performances is exactly why it is important to have non-whites playing some of these roles. Where are these hating snowflakes when talking about the thousands of movies over the decades where all roles were played by whites? Wait, what? That doesn’t offend them equally? Big surprise. It is a fine entry in the Austen adaptation collection. Do watch it without prejudice if you can.
minni132026-01-22
★ 1/10
a blight upon the name of Jane Austen. Every one involved in the making of this film might as well have spat on Austen's grave. I cry thinking of those who are introduced to the novel by this movie.