![]() ![]() The scenery is gorgeous as it was filmed on location in Bath. I like the way Sally Hawkins portray Anne and Rupert Penry-Jones as Wentworth, while Anthony Head is hilarious as her vain and stuck-up father obsessed with his status in society. Now, I have to say that the 1995 version is a much superior adaptation, but this one has its charms. The main protagonist, Anne is considered ‘old’ at 27 and has lost her bloom, while the man she rejected eight years ago is now a war hero and a wealthy man. Persuasion is my favorite Jane Austen novel, which is her last novel she fully completed before her death. They’ve now hit hard times and rent out their mansion to his brother-in-law. Jane says Rochester is the only one who’s ever treated her like an equal and the filmmakers did a good job showing that.Īnne was in love with Frederick, who was rejected by her snobby parents 8 years ago. Stephens often comes across as too playful in the role but somehow it works well here and the emotional scenes between them are really heart-wrenching. The banters between the two are lovely to watch, and I can see how Jane falls for her much older boss despite her better judgment. He’s not as stiff and stoic as previous Rochesters (Dalton excluded) that I’ve seen previously, which makes for a more fun dynamic. I love Ruth Wilson as Jane and Toby Stephens as the brooding Rochester who wears his heart on his sleeve. I love the fact that it’s a female-driven series both in front and behind the camera–directed by Susanna White from a screenplay written by Sandy Welch, surely a first in a Charlotte Brontë adaptation. Now, there are parts I still prefer the 1983 version, but overall I think this is a more compelling adaptation with a much more superior production quality. Up until 2006, my favorite miniseries is the 1983 version starring Timothy Dalton that I’ve talked about here. There are a whole bunch of Jane Eyre adaptations both on films and TV. However, his dark past may destroy their relationship forever. Similar to Pride & Prejudice, Margaret and John didn’t get off on the right foot initially, there’s also a proposal that didn’t go over well, which of course adds to the drama! I love that this story is SO much more than just a love story (though it’s the best part about it), but it also shows the changing economic landscape of the north and south of England during the Industrial Revolution, hence the title.Ī young governess falls in love with her brooding and complex master. ![]() I’ve even dedicated a post for John Thornton character in this post. The casting of Daniela Denby-Ashe (Margaret) and Richard Armitage (John) are superb and they have a palpable chemistry, especially towards the end. I’ve seen my North & South DVD countless times and it never gets old. are what makes period romances so irresistible to me. I think the pent-up passion, the waiting, the stolen glances, etc. North and South is a four part adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell’s love story of Margaret Hale, a middle class southerner who is forced to move to the northern town of Milton.Ĭall me old fashioned but I feel like a lot of romances these days are all about instant gratification. So here they are in the order of release: North & South (2004) I happen to own ALL of these miniseries, that’s how much I love them! I actually love the miniseries (or limited series) format as it allows more time for character development and unpack the story in a deeper level. But beyond that, I watch a TON of period dramas and so in order to narrow things down to just FOUR, I’m only selecting TV MINISERIES based on books. This Thursday’s theme is… Period Dramas.Īhhhh! This is one of my all time favorite genres and those who read my blog regularly knows I have a soft spot for Jane Austen, specifically Ang Lee’s Sense and Sensibility. Your picks can either be favourites/best, worst, hidden gems, or if you’re up to it one of each. The rules are simple simple: Each week there is a topic for you to create a list of three movies. Happy almost Friday! It’s TMP time! The Thursday Movie Picks blogathon was spearheaded by Wandering Through the Shelves Blog.
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