Persuasion
Summary:
Adapted from what is arguably Jane Austen's most mature and subtlest novel, -Persuasion is somewhat more nuanced and restrained than the more frequently adapted -Emma and -Pride and Prejudice. The protagonist, Anne (Amanda Root), is, by the conventions of society, considered an old maid when she remains unmarried at 27. However, a second chance arrives when her former love... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Amanda Root - (Anne)
Ciarán Hinds - (Capt. Wentworth)
Susan Fleetwood - (Lady Russell)
David Collings - (Mr. Shepherd)
Judy Cornwell - (Mrs. Musgrove)
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Review:
Restricted to under two hours in which to communicate the nuances of familial and social connections, and how they impact one's major life choices, in the 18th century world described by Jane Austen, Persuasion does an admirable job. Ordinarily, the only way to do her novels justice is to resort to the miniseries, or else cut away large porti... Continue >>
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