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A new adaptation of one of Jane Austen's most admired novels - the story of a woman who gets a second chance.
Anne (Sally Hawkins) fell deeply in love with handsome young naval officer Frederick Wentworth (Rupert Penry-Jones) at the age of nineteen. But with neither fortune nor rank to recommend him, Anne's family were against the match and persuaded her to break off the engagement.
Eight years later, Anne has lived to regret her decision. She never stopped loving Frederick and when he returns from sea having made his fortune and reputation, she can only watch as every eligible young woman in the district falls at his feet.
Can Frederick forgive Anne for listening to her family instead of her heart?

Average rating (4 reviews)
jafan
celiapcelia | 18/03/2008 | See all celiapcelia's reviews (1) »
I do not agree with some of the comments.I found this adaptation very agreeable.I have both the 1995 & 2007 dvds and I found that the 1995 adaptation very dull,where the 2007 much more enjoyable.
Although it was only 1 hour and 32 mins long I found that quite adequate.
Sally Hawkins and Rupert Penry Jones brought a refreshing life into the story.
The scenes at Lyme Regis I found quite dramatic especially the walk along the Cob at Lyme.I have walked along there many at time in calmer conditions,so it must have been quite difficult when the sea was coming over the walls to do those shots.
Well done BBC for another cracking adaptation
A good attempt
Marypoppins2007 | 21/10/2007 | See all Marypoppins2007's reviews (2) »
This attempt at persuasion is nothing like the book but period dramas never are and i still found it very enjoyable. If you haven't read the book i think it is much more enjoyable than if you have although i still intend to buy it having watched it on TV. Also worth mentioning is the great cast Captain Wentworth is indeed very handsome!
Austen quick fix
Gunit36D | 05/10/2007 | See all Gunit36D's reviews (1) »
I found this a reasonable attempt of a classic much loved film. It wasn't so deep and meaningful as the 1995 version but saying that I didn't feel that this 2007 version of Persuasion dragged quite so much. I felt the performance of the characters was wooden if not shallow in expressing their inner turmoil yet still having said all that, the film moves along at a nice pace and I found it readily enjoyable if your looking for a quick fix of Jane Austen.
Sally Hawkins, Rupert Penry Jones, Anthony Head, Alice Krige, Tobias Menzies, Peter Wight, Julia Davis, Jazz Dhiman, Jennifer Higham, Joseph Mawle, Finlay Robertson, Amanda Hale, Sam Hezeldine & Marion Bailey | |
PG | |
2007 | |
Widescreen 16:9 Anamorphic | |
English - Dolby Digital (2.0) Stereo | |
English | |
1 Hour and 32 Minutes (approx) | |
Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players. |



















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