Persuasion

Name: Persuasion
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: July 15, 2022
Duration: 107 min
Rating: 42
Cast: Cosmo Jarvis, Dakota Johnson, Doc Brown, Edward Bluemel, Henry Golding

2022

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Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): July 15, 2022 | PG

Starring: Cosmo Jarvis, Dakota Johnson, Doc Brown, Edward Bluemel, Henry Golding, Izuka Hoyle, Lydia Rose Bewley, Mia McKenna-Bruce, Nikki Amuka Bird, Richard E. Grant, Suki Waterhouse

Summary: Living with her snobby family on the brink of bankruptcy, Anne Elliot (Dakota Johnson) is an unconforming woman with modern sensibilities. When Frederick Wentworth (Cosmo Jarvis)—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 secondLiving with her snobby family on the brink of bankruptcy, Anne Elliot (Dakota Johnson) is an unconforming woman with modern sensibilities. When Frederick Wentworth (Cosmo Jarvis)—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. [Netflix]… Expand

Director: Carrie Cracknell

Genre(s): Drama, Romance

Rating: PG

Runtime: 107 min

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Lena Wilson

Jul 13, 2022

The indisputable star here is Johnson. She balances Anne’s dissonant scorn and sweetness with aplomb, her usual soft-spoken, sarcastic shtick perfectly suiting the character. Even when forced to do truly regrettable things, like wink directly at the camera, she exudes charm. Read full review

Odie Henderson

Jul 12, 2022

The solid cast cements over the more noticeable cracks in the story. The result is a pleasant diversion that’s worth a rental. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Christy Lemire

Jul 15, 2022

At least all the lush trappings you’re looking for in an Austen adaptation exist here, as the story travels from stately Kellynch Hall to the quaint countryside of Uppercross to the dramatic cliffs of Lyme to the chic townhomes of Bath. Read full review

Stephanie Zacharek

Jul 12, 2022

Unfortunately, Persuasion isn’t a great movie, maybe not even a good one. But its problems are failures of filmmaking, not necessarily of adaptation: Cracknell, who has until now worked largely in theater, may make some choices that undermine her aims, but she gives no indication of being careless with the material—her affection for it comes through. Read full review

Peter Debruge

Jul 15, 2022

Cracknell approaches the project with confidence and a clear (if clearly derivative) vision. Her compositions are striking and swooningly romantic at times, though she has a curious idea of Anne Elliot. Read full review

Jake Cole

Jul 7, 2022

The film proves again that the modern-day veneration of Jane Austen as the patron saint of the rom-com is also an act of simplification. Read full review

Dana Stevens

Jul 13, 2022

Sadly Persuasion, not only the worst Austen adaptation but one of the worst movies in recent memory, delivers on all the agony and none of the hope. Read full review

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gabrielpina4

Jul 18, 2022

The acting alone deserves an applause omg best movie I've seen on Netflix in a very long time ! Because time heals all wounds

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royalguy07

Jul 22, 2022

Enjoyed this more than I thought, found the performances and characterizations full and well portrayed.

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JLuis_001

Jul 17, 2022

Attempting to update a literary work released just over two centuries ago is not an easy gamble, but it's not something I would frown upon either, if the source material is respected. But be warned. When I say respecting it, I don't mean that it should be an exact copy of it.
One way orAttempting to update a literary work released just over two centuries ago is not an easy gamble, but it's not something I would frown upon either, if the source material is respected. But be warned. When I say respecting it, I don't mean that it should be an exact copy of it.
One way or another, purists will disown anything, and in the case of Jane Austen, don't even mention it.

Persuasion tries. I don't hold that against it, but it's as tame and predictable as you'd expect from films that usually engage in this kind of adaptations. You could put it side by side with any other similar film and you wouldn't really find any difference worth mentioning.

Ironically this script tries to make its main character far more incisive than you would expect from a woman of the period and yet that same character is completely tied to the conventions of that era.

It's like saying: ''Yes she has a broad personality, but even so, she must still play by the rules.''
Either you're encouraged to break them or you don't. Persuasion fails to do that.

Dakota Johnson deserves the credit for her performance, but that's basically it.… Expand

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TVJerry

Jul 17, 2022

From the opening scene, it's obvious where this is headed. Like most Jane Austen adaptations, the plot is obvious, so it's up to the filmmakers to do something to make a new version stand out. This one doesn't. Dakota Johnson stars as the typical Austen heroine: smart, outspoken and holdingFrom the opening scene, it's obvious where this is headed. Like most Jane Austen adaptations, the plot is obvious, so it's up to the filmmakers to do something to make a new version stand out. This one doesn't. Dakota Johnson stars as the typical Austen heroine: smart, outspoken and holding out for true love. When the man she spurned 8 years earlier (Cosmo Jarvis) returns, they play a 2-hour cat-and-mouse game with their affections. It's basically Johnson's movie. She's in almost every scene and constantly comments to the camera (that tired trope). Her performance is sufficient. There are a few supporting characters to add some slight humor. Often, these period pieces feature gorgeous sets and costumes, while this version goes for a more "realistic" subdued look. In keeping with modern trends, the cast is multi-ethnic. Austen fans may enjoy, but there's not much "persuasive" about the film's merits to make it memorable.… Expand

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MetacriticOnur

Jul 15, 2022

bad
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adjective, worse, worst;(Slang) bad·der, bad·dest for 36.
not good in any manner or degree.
bad
[ bad ]

adjective, worse, worst;(Slang) bad·der, bad·dest for 36.
not good in any manner or degree.

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Rissois

Jul 18, 2022

Despite great performances from cast, this adaptation is junk. American adaptations treat Austen works as light romantic comedies, and this one is almost as egregious at it as the awful 2005 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. But she wrote social satire, not YA romance. It's possible toDespite great performances from cast, this adaptation is junk. American adaptations treat Austen works as light romantic comedies, and this one is almost as egregious at it as the awful 2005 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. But she wrote social satire, not YA romance. It's possible to adapt older works for modern audiences without losing the sensibilities of the original. For example, no Austen heroine would ever swim out into deep water contemplating suicide as they have Anne do here. If you want to see Austen done right, check out the 1995 version of Persuasion. It's much better and actually feels like a Jane Austen story. Also, modern pop music has no place in an Austen adaptation. That was the rotten cherry on top of this pile of garbage.… Expand

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HannibalB

Jul 24, 2022

Ridiculous garbage. Jane Austen weeps in her grave. There's nothing remotely Regency about this except the sets and some of the costumes.

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