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Exes, alcohol and loose historical licence: Why Netflix’s Persuasion is Jane Austen via Fleabag

Netflix’s Persuasion is a surprisingly faithful adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel, in terms of plot. But it's a distinctly modern rom-com in terms of tone.

The New Daily · Jul 15, 2022

'Crawdads,' 'Persuasion': Movies to see (or skip) this weekend

A Carolina drama, a shell with shoes and a Jane Austen adaptation are among the week's new movies.

Tribune News Service · Jul 15, 2022

Martha Marcy May Marlene to Persuasion: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

Elizabeth Olsen makes her escape from a sinister cult, while Dakota Johnson frocks up for a trip to Austenland

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2022

‘Persuasion’: Breezy romance updates Jane Austen novel with modern language and rhythms

Likable Dakota Johnson stars as the 19th century heroine reunited with the suitor she jilted.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 13, 2022

Review: Dakota Johnson Brings a Modern Spark to ‘Persuasion’

The new adaptation of "Persuasion," coming to Netflix Friday, does not seem to have been made for Jane Austen fans. Her book about the unmarried Anne Elliot, who at 27 is on the edge of spinsterhood and regretting having been persuaded to give up her true love years earlier because…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 12, 2022

Persuasion: Netflix movie branded ‘the worst Jane Austen adaptation ever’ and ‘torture’ to watch

Film’s being called ‘a travesty’, ‘inexcusable’ and ‘torture’

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022

Persuasion: Netflix movie branded ‘the worst Jane Austen adaptation ever’ and ‘torture’ to watch

Film’s being called ‘a travesty’, ‘inexcusable’ and ‘torture’

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2022

Dakota Johnson feels 'incredibly lucky' to star in 'dream' Jane Austen film

It's the Summer of Dakota as Fifty Shades Star Johnson stars in Cha Cha Real Smooth and the updated adaptation of Jane Austen's love story Persuasion - and she says she bares her soul in every role

Daily Mirror · Jul 9, 2022

Persuasion review: Dakota Johnson is woefully miscast in mortifying Jane Austen adaptation

At no point during Carrie Cracknell’s directorial debut do you ever get the sense that anyone’s actually read ‘Persuasion’

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2022

Persuasion review – a travesty of Jane Austen

Theatre director Carrie Cracknell’s ham-fisted adaptation misses the naunces of the author’s writing and opts instead for romcom sassiness

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2022