If I can't read, I'll watch!

[adelynne]

I've been feeling slightly sick of late, and thus more than slightly lethargic. So this afternoon I put my new Persuasion DVD in and watched.

I can't really nitpick at all. I loved it, not with the same passion one loves Pride and Prejudice, but with a softness that comes from it being a quieter, more mature love story. I loved the wardrobe decision to put the Musgroves in reds, bright and vibrant, and the subdued contrast of Anne's cloak. I loved the way Anne changes, seems to glow from within as the movie moves along. The music seemed especially appropriate, for reasons I can't exactly articulate.

It's a grand adaptation. And a just portrayal of one of my favorite Austen books.

Comments

[lepapillon.livejournal.com]

What year was this adaptation made? I don't think I've seen it.

Thank you!

[adelynne.livejournal.com]

This one. (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00003JRCQ/104-6869757-1109517?ie=UTF8) :)

[lepapillon.livejournal.com]

Oh!!! I've never seen that version. I'm going to have to put it on my Christmas list. :)

Thank you!

[lunaratu.livejournal.com]

I think I know which adaptation you are talking about and i loved it when i saw it a couple years back. it is more mature and subtle than Pride & Prejudice but that's Persuasion's charm. i just love how they framed everything--they did a pretty darn good job with it was my verdict.

[adelynne.livejournal.com]

Mine too. :)