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Persuasion
Director: Roger Michell
Actors: Amanda Root, Ciarán Hinds, Susan Fleetwood, Corin Redgrave, and Fiona Shaw
Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Retail Price (not our price): $19.94
Release Date: 2000-02-01
Theatrical Release Date: 1995-09-27
Studio: Sony Pictures
Run Time: 104 minutes
Format: Array
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Discs: 1


Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):

1) Amazon.com
Movie adaptations of Jane Austen's classic novels were all the rage (relatively speaking) in the mid-1990s. Clueless updated Austen's Emma, which was more conventionally adapted in another version (Emma) starring Gwyneth Paltrow. Emma was produced yet again, this time for British television, as were a celebrated miniseries of Pride and Prejudice and this splendid film of Austen's Persuasion. Persuasion is the story of a love that survives eight years of dormancy and the frustrating obstacles of class prejudice in 19th century England. Anne (Amanda Root) is captivated when she meets the dignified naval officer Capt. Wentworth (Ciarán Hinds), but she is advised to discourage his romantic overtures because he has no fortune. They meet again eight years later, but now Capt. Wentworth has become wealthy while Anne's father is in reduced circumstances in the wake of reckless extravagance. A series of circumstances ensue which prevent Anne and Wentworth from expressing their mutual and inevitable love. The film's success depends entirely on the subtle, superb performances of Root and Hinds. The film builds slowly, occasionally leaving you wondering if anything at all is going to happen. When it does, you realize how carefully crafted a film this is, and the final result is grandly rewarding. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5

1) Great Actors Make The Story Believable   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Ciarin Hinds has to among the top of the list (if there is one) of the greatest actors in the World. The entire cast in this movie consists of great actors. This film is so believable to the point that I forget that I am acutally viewing a movie when I watch it. The expressions, responses, gestures portrayed by these characters are so realistic. Nothing in this film is over dramatized like that in typical American movies. I guess I would have to give much credit to the producers, editors and others involved in the making of this film. I have to admit that when I first watched this film, I was completely bored. I guess I was so condition to expect extraordinary amounts of action packed drama. My problem still remains with most romantic films. At the point that the characters are able to connect and share each others love, that is when the story ends. Very, Very disappointing. I would have given this film 4 stars for the very reason that the romantic part is far outweighed by the facets of suspense and contention leading up to the much-too-brief romantic end, but with this story, something else would have been left out. My recommendation to this problem is for the filmakers to produce sequels to these films such as Pursuasion 2 or a more romantic title - where people can see the happily-ever-after portion of the story. It would be great for the film makers, actors. etc and the movie viewers alike. More money for the film makers, actors etc. and more quality entertainment for the movie viewers.

2) It was ok   [Rating: 3 out of 5]
When I received the movie I couldn't hardly wait to watch it.I really enjoy watching movies that came from Jane Austen's books that she wrote. I have to say though this one wasn't as good as her other ones such as Pride and Prejudice, or Emma, and Sense and Sensibility. Now those are good!

3) The BEST Adaptation   [Rating: 4 out of 5]
This version is by far the best adaptation of the novel. Although the actors seem a bit older than their characters, they do a fantastic job. The film is put together beautifully and flows into a great romance.I rated this version very highly compared to the 2007 BBC version. I would recommend this movie to any Jane Austen fan.

4) Excellent version   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
This version of Persuasion is one of the best productions of Jane Austen's work. The actors are well played and very talented. Amanda Root is well suited in the role of Anne and is very definitive in her protrayal of the character. The humour is fully in the characters and captured in the time of proper manners and etiquette. Beautiful story of second chances and forgiveness.

5) Strickly Jane Austen/Persuasion and Emma   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
This DVD is as close to the written word as possible. Bravo!! I don't think the actors were too old for the roles played.