Persuasion (TV Movie 2007)

Persuasion: Directed by Adrian Shergold. With Sally Hawkins, Alice Krige, Anthony Head, Julia Davis. Anne was in love with Frederick, who was rejected by her snobby parents 8 years ago. They’ve now hit hard times and rent out their mansion to his brother-in-law. He returns a Royal Navy captain. Will he remember Anne?

“I was swept up by this brilliant adaptation from second one, when a young woman looked straight at me with melancholic eyes in an extreme close up. I was engaged, I was on her side and watched, utterly spellbound, as her story unravelled.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eA clever script manages, with all the cuts and changes which are invariably part of all adaptations, to distill the spirit of Jane Austenu0026#39;s novel unerringly. Wonderful leads (Rupert Penry-Jones is a warm-hearted, dashing Wentworth and Sally Hawkins is a delightfully sweet tempered Anne Elliot) and an outstanding supporting cast breathe life and immediacy into the plot. Creative film making ideas give the production a fresh face and make for memorable, visually gorgeous film moments. The pacing is swift but never hurried. And last but not least, I loved the musical score!u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eWatching this sent me walking on cloud 9 for days. I have watched it several times since and am still discovering new marvels because there are many levels to explore in this gem. Donu0026#39;t miss it!”