Persuasion (I) (2022)
8/10
Dakota Johnson leads a highly capable ensemble in this unique Jane Austen adaptation
20 July 2022
Many Austen fans will cringe at the adaptation to modern relationship "language of love", but that is the point of this screenplay. Clearly at least partly targeted towards Millennials, I believe it does an admirable job at hacking Jane Austen's dialogue into contemporary love language as deemed necessary, backed by superior cinematography, snappy editing and pacing, and across-the-board inspired acting by the lead and supporting cast.

Frankly, the writing hack is not offensive for me, and the moments of narration are so brilliantly delivered by Dakota, that I applaud the unique freshness, and see the film as a success.

Dakota will hopefully be recognized for one of her most appealing performances, as she continues her rise to "The Queen" of Millennial-gen actresses.

My enthusiastic two thumbs up

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