If you watched the first installment last night, Persuasion, what did you think? Here is my brief summary.
What happened to Gillian Anderson in the intro? She looked stiff and ghoulish. What was wrong with her mouth?
I didn’t like the frantic and modern camera work on the movie. I can’t stand all the random action and needing to constantly have the camera moving.
Not too thrilled with the music.
I didn’t care for most of the casting except you have to like that Captain Wentworth. I could watch him for much longer than ninety minutes!
I also strongly dislike the “look into the camera thing.” I think it really takes away from the authenticity of the piece.
Overall, I’d sit through it again for free if I was bored, but there is no way I would spend $20 for a copy. I definitely liked it better than the recent Pride and Prejudice. If you want to read my review of that mess, you can go here.
So what did you think? I hope you’ll leave a comment!
Hey, I thought it was great. Sure, it was a little different and I like the older one better.
I guess, I am not a purist and like different takes on the story. I liked that this character of Anne Elliot was more apt to show her emotions. I liked the fact that she cried. I didn’t notice an open mouth.
BTW, I like the P&P movie, too. It wasn’t my favorite, but it was very enjoyable compared to most of the garbage they crank out.
One more thing. Gillian Anderson *is* ghoulish looking. She is no comic actress. LOL! She’s Scully from the “X-Files!”
One more thing. Gillian Anderson *is* ghoulish looking. She is no comic actress. LOL! She’s Scully from the “X-Files!”
Zan,
Back in my “wild days” (and believe me that it’s a stretch to call them “wild”), I loved The X-Files. Well, for only the first few seasons. Then it got way too weird and gory. I couldn’t watch it any longer.
Anyway, I never thought of Gillian Anderson as ghoulish. But there was just something so unnatural about that intro she did. It weirded me out. I seriously hope PBS sees all these negative comments everywhere and rethinks what they are doing.
Zan,
Back in my “wild days” (and believe me that it’s a stretch to call them “wild”), I loved The X-Files. Well, for only the first few seasons. Then it got way too weird and gory. I couldn’t watch it any longer.
Anyway, I never thought of Gillian Anderson as ghoulish. But there was just something so unnatural about that intro she did. It weirded me out. I seriously hope PBS sees all these negative comments everywhere and rethinks what they are doing.
I am so glad someone besides me was watching Sunday night! No one I know IRL is a Jane Austen fan. I posted a review on my blog, but since I am the only one who reads it, I will post here too!
First of all, I thought Capt. Wentworth was handsome, always a plus!
Second, I thought her running through the streets was odd and out of character.
Third,the way they chopped up the ending (which is so awesome in the book) with the letter and all, it was just shameful.
And last, the way she hung her mouth opened at the end for the kiss was just goofy and unnatural. I don’t care if she has waited 8 years for his kiss!!
I would watch it again, but it doesn’t even come close to being as good as the book.
I enjoyed reading your comments! Will you be doing this next week too? Because I will be watching Sunday night!
I am so glad someone besides me was watching Sunday night! No one I know IRL is a Jane Austen fan. I posted a review on my blog, but since I am the only one who reads it, I will post here too!
First of all, I thought Capt. Wentworth was handsome, always a plus!
Second, I thought her running through the streets was odd and out of character.
Third,the way they chopped up the ending (which is so awesome in the book) with the letter and all, it was just shameful.
And last, the way she hung her mouth opened at the end for the kiss was just goofy and unnatural. I don’t care if she has waited 8 years for his kiss!!
I would watch it again, but it doesn’t even come close to being as good as the book.
I enjoyed reading your comments! Will you be doing this next week too? Because I will be watching Sunday night!
I went over to the PBS page this morning to catch up on the blog about Sunday night’s program. Guess what – the blog page is gone. Guess they didn’t want to continue to the negative blog! 🙁 Let’s pray they took all the viewer’s comments seriously.
I went over to the PBS page this morning to catch up on the blog about Sunday night’s program. Guess what – the blog page is gone. Guess they didn’t want to continue to the negative blog! 🙁 Let’s pray they took all the viewer’s comments seriously.
I give up! Remind me, never to watch a movie with you ladies. Way too picky. 😉
I am an x-files fan, too. A closet one. Well, not anymore.
I give up! Remind me, never to watch a movie with you ladies. Way too picky. 😉
I am an x-files fan, too. A closet one. Well, not anymore.
Jo Anne,
I checked and it is still there. Maybe try again?
Jo Anne,
I checked and it is still there. Maybe try again?