Sorry, this movie sucks

One of my all time favorites.

Highly Overrated But Still Good

It’s an especially fun movie from a director and cast who are clearly having a good time allowing themselves to let loose.

I really enjoy period movies; I really enjoy Jane Austen stories. It's hard for me to dislike anything that falls in these categories. I would not say that I did not enjoy this movie; Ciaran Hinds is wonderful, the Crofts are immensely lovable, I was amused by Sophie Thompson as the self-centered Mary Musgrove, I even liked to dislike Sir Elliott. But Amanda Root as Anne Elliott sometimes gets on my nerves, with her "poor me" expressions and her sad puppy eyes. It was too much; Jane Austen heroes - and heroines - are all about hiding true emotions in public in order to appear as composed as possible at any time. I had a really hard time to believe people would not have seen through Anne's displays of emotion. However, I must say that as I've watched the movie several times, I notice it less, and it doesn't get on my nerves as much anymore. But I have to say it's the one thing that stuck out for me on first viewing, and I found it very distracting, and hard to identify with her because of that.

I just finished reading Persuasion and watched this version and the Sally Hawkins' version to see which version was best. This Adaptation was hands down the most accurate. Not only was it accurate, but it is a good movie that I would recommend to those who haven't read the book. Amanda Root does a fantastic job portraying Anne, I think Cirian Hinds was meant to play Wentworth, and it was altogether a good casting job. One thing I did not like about this version was that Lady Russell was much more severe in this adaptation than in the book. The Sally Hawkins' Lady Russell was closer to what I imagined. The other thing I did not like about this version was how subdued and unemotional Anne seemed upon seeing Wentworth again. She was clearly shocked and upset, but I liked how Sally Hawkins' portrayal showed her crying at the thought of Wentworth moving on. That seems more natural. Though the book (to my recollection) doesn't say that Anne cried, it seems like she ought to have cried. Very, very good movie!

I felt a very strong connection to the characters in this film, the character of Anne, in particular. I was experiencing her emotions right along with her; more so than in any other film I've ever watched. Amanda Root does a splendid job in conveying Anne's emotions from mere facial expressions and gestures. She has very little dialog in the really emotional scenes. This reminds me of old Hollywood style films: the director paying special attention to the actress's reactions with closeups. You rarely see closeups that mean so much in newer films, newer Hollywood films anyway.Anne is quietly in love with a man 8 years after she was persuaded to refuse his proposal. When he unexpectedly arrives in her social circle once again, she must stoically bear the consequences. Knowing that she cannot tell him how much she still loves him, she sees fit not to call attention to herself, and certainly never to tell him how she feels. Her regret for having denied his love once before causes her to think that she deserves to stay out of his way, and therein suffer a penance for refusing his proposal years earlier. Perhaps most of us can relate to the jolting reality apparent on Anne's face when her rejected love's name is mentioned in conversation. Her careful mask of an expression when he tells of his life at sea is so relatable. I know that I at least, have felt similar emotions before. She tries her best not to display her feelings for the man she loves and must wait in pained agony while she listens to him speak, her love amassed merely by being in his company.Anne's character is one which is unlike most shown in film. She is kind, quiet and complacent. She isn't confrontational. But that does not make her love any less real than that of your standard heroine.This film is lovely to me. It displays two characters whose story speaks to us universally, a love story which may seem simplistic, but doesn't need all the bells and whistles found in most romances. These individuals are confined by their circumstances and are not able to tell one another their feelings. Their struggle is fascinating to watch. This film is done well enough that you're enveloped by the characters' struggle, and distracted by nothing else within the film. Unrequited love's inner struggle is a reality portrayed beautifully here, in a way I've never seen equaled.

i really liked this movie and thought that i might not at first. the story was very well done by the actors, Amanda root was an excellent choice for Anne Elliot as was ciaran hinds for captain Frederick Wentworth. i loved watching how Frederick tried not to show his feelings for Anne and how Anne tried valiantly not to show how he hurt her. so real life . i was a little disconcerted by the display of emotion at the end as i thought that would not have actually happened in Jane Austin day but was delighted on a personal level. i loved the costumes and the scenery of this movie, it was well directed, and the sub plots were just strong enough and did not interfere with the main story line. that is an important thing for me. i felt i would have liked this movie as i have seen ciaran hinds in Jane Eyre and he had done an excellent job in portraying Mr. Rochester.