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Wednesday, February 11, 2009

2007 Persuasion

I've just watched the new Persuasion for the first time. :) And yes, I know I'm WAY behind. ;) But I loved it.
The only thing...Captain Wentworth wasn't quite weatherbeaten enough, wouldn't you think? But never mind, he was quite lovely.
I confess, no costumes stood out to me the first time watching it. But maybe next time I will notice more. I was quite swept away by the acting. Though I can't help laughing at Mr. Eliot's shoes in this picture. What a peacock! I loved how he carried a miniture mirror with him.
And you may recognize Anne's spencer as being worn by Kitty in the BBC mini series of Pride and Prejudice. (Or else a very similar one.)
I thought this was one of the most beautiful scenes, there's something about a man in full costume astride a horse. ;)
Overall I thought it was beautiful. Now I want to go read the book again...
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8 comments:

  1. LeahFebruary 11, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    This has got to be one of my FAVORITE movies! I agree with you, the acting was great! I love the ladies dresses.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    I haven't seen it yet!

    But, oh, capes and horses and a man in full gallop coming to your rescue....*sigh*

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  3. lissawiFebruary 11, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    I LOVED this version of Persuasion. It has to be one of my favorites of the new Austen set. The actor who plays Colonel Wentworth is so swoon-worthy!

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  4. annamaeFebruary 13, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    My mom told me yesterday that she just watched this version. she liked it a lot better than the other one. I haven't seen any of the new Jane Austen ones yet. :( some day!

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  5. Anna KristineFebruary 13, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    You can watch them on YouTube! That's where I ended up watching it the other night. :)
    The nice thing about that too is they are usually the full versions. I got Northanger Abbey on DVD in the Daily Mail while I was living in England, it had more parts than the version I watched here in the States. *sigh*

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  6. SaraFebruary 17, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    I'm here from Casey's Musings. You exactly got it! I *adore* this Colonel Wentworth, but he needs a sea worn tan or something to be quite accurate!

    (lovely blog, btw! :D)

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  7. SaraFebruary 17, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    Edit: or maybe I'm here from A Banner of Crimson? This is what I get for having so many tags up! :blush:

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  8. AnonymousAugust 15, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    This is my favorite adaptation of Persuasion. Rupert Penry-Jones had a lot to do with it. ;)

    Just found your blog--very cool! :)

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