Persuasion (2022)
Movie Review & Parental Content Summary
Synopsis of Persuasion from IMDB
“Eight years after Anne Elliot was persuaded not to marry a dashing man of humble origins, they meet again. Will she seize her second chance at true love? Living with her snobby family on the brink of bankruptcy, Anne Elliot is an unconforming woman with modern sensibilities. When Fredrick Wentworth the dashing one she once sent away crashes back into her life, Anne must choose between putting the past behind her or listening to her heart when it comes to second chances.”
Short and Sweet: She Shelf Synopsis of Persuasion
Ann Elliot is a single gal who once walked away from the love of her love due to his money. Eight years later, they meet again and experience awkwardness, friendship, and love as their relationship grows.
Should You Add Persuasion To Your She Shelf?
I would give Persuasion a 4/5 stars. It was absolutely adorable and made me laugh out loud several times. Let’s get into the pros and cons:
Pros:
- Although the story itself is a classic, the dialogue they use in the film is more modern and easier to understand.
- There is a lot of racial diversity in the cast, which is refreshing to see in a movie set in that time period!
- It is family friendly! I appreciate that they didn’t change it too much from the original to make it more adult targeted.
Cons:
- It is a pretty long movie and can be a bit slow at times if you’re not a lover of slower dramas.
I thought Persuasion was really quite good and I would watch it again! (I’ve already seen it twice.)
She Shelf Verdict: Yes! Add this one to your she shelf!
Content Review of Persuasion (2022) for Parents
Language: 1/5
no cursing
Drugs/Alcohol: 2/5
Ann drinks on several occasions and we are made to believe that she gets drunk during one scene
Sexual Situations: 2/5
a few kisses, one fairly aggressive make out session that happens in the background during one scene
Violence & Scary Stuff: 2/5
a character falls off a high ledge and hits her head graphically, no blood