Persuasion (2022) Reviews & Ratings

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Persuasion reviews

Persuasion holds a 6.1/10 average from 680 TMDB ratings.

MORE SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS @ https://www.msbreviews.com/ "Persuasion seems to be another typical case of book adaptations: anyone familiar with the original material will struggle to appreciate even the slightest change; those without previous knowledge of Jane Austen's novel might be able to enjoy the film for itself. As someone belonging to the latter group, I found myself surprisingly satisfied. Despite following…
— Manuel São Bento (6/10)

There are two groups of viewers who profess to hate this movie, and I have some sympathy for one of those groups. The Jane Austen purists are furious about it (“furious purists” - say that three times quickly). The story has been updated — sort of. That is, we find modern language and expressions popping up here and there, but clearly it still takes place in the past. It possesses a modern sensibility but still resi…
— Peter McGinn (7/10)

a blight upon the name of Jane Austen. Every one involved in the making of this film might as well have spat on Austen's grave. I cry thinking of those who are introduced to the novel by this movie.
— minni13 (1/10)

Living with her snobby family on the brink of bankruptcy, Anne Elliot is an unconforming woman with modern sensibilities. When Frederick Wentworth - the dashing one she once sent 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.

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