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Persuasion (2022)

PG 07/01/2022 (US) Romance, Drama, Comedy 1h 48m

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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.

Carrie Cracknell

Director
Jane Austen

Novel
Ronald Bass

Screenplay
Alice Victoria Winslow

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Dakota Johnson

Anne Elliot
Cosmo Jarvis

Captain Frederick Wentworth
Henry Golding

William Elliot
Richard E. Grant

Sir Walter Elliot
Nikki Amuka-Bird

Lady Russell
Ben Bailey Smith

Charles Musgrove (as Ben Bailey-Smith)
Mia McKenna-Bruce

Mary Musgrove
Izuka Hoyle

Henrietta Musgrove
Nia Towle

Louisa Musgrove
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A review by Manuel São Bento

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Written by Manuel São Bento on July 20, 2022

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"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 all the narrative paths in the most predictable, cliche manner possible, Dakota Johnson's fabulous performance and some unexpectedly humorous interactions are enough to make th... read the rest.

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