tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post6516413532330107864..comments2024-02-13T12:54:34.770-05:00Comments on Flowers of Quiet Happiness: Persuasion AdaptationsKarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09590701834142754842noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-4254680822311108072015-08-31T18:27:02.315-04:002015-08-31T18:27:02.315-04:00Courtney: As we've both said several times, th...Courtney: As we've both said several times, the Crofts are just awesome. I'm so glad you feel that same way! Really, I think it boils down to the fact that I just love this story. So no matter who plays the characters, I'm still going to be willing to watch it regardless. :)<br /><br />So true! I hadn't thought about it (and it really has been years and years since I've watched it), but as I think back on it, there are some good parallels to Persuasion, aren't there. As you say, patience and hope. And second chances! :) I'm pretty sure I own a copy, I need to dig it out and watch again.Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590701834142754842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-55292701809438743782015-08-31T18:22:43.914-04:002015-08-31T18:22:43.914-04:00Kami, I SO get what you mean about that first kiss...Kami, I SO get what you mean about that first kiss! It takes FOREVER for their lips to even get close to each other. I think I read somewhere that the director just loved how Sally sheds a tear in that scene, but all I can think every time I've watched it is "Good grief! Hurry up! You're in the middle of the street, for goodness sake!" ;D The kiss at the very, very, very end is sweet though. So I mostly skip over that awkward kiss and go on to the last one.<br /><br />I chose Rupert simply on looks alone. I confess it completely. But I agree that Ciaran does a wonderful job as well. He definitely shows more feeling than Rupert.<br /><br />I could go for that! As Courtney said, I could happily watch Richard in any cravat-wearing role and be quite contented! :DKarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590701834142754842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-69296919715359416162015-08-31T18:17:05.654-04:002015-08-31T18:17:05.654-04:00Thanks, Julie! And what can I say? The blond, curl...Thanks, Julie! And what can I say? The blond, curly look just didn't do it for me! Sometimes all that's required is a good haircut. Maybe this is one instance where I could actually agree with Sir Walter! Ha! :D<br /><br />That's what I remember about the '71 version as well. Not very inspiring at all. But then, I've kind of noticed that several of the Austen adaptations from back then tend to be that way. There's an Emma version from then and a Sense and Sensibility as well, and both are very dry.<br /><br />I hope you do get the chance to watch the '07 version some day! And I'd love to hear what you think about it, good or bad. :)Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590701834142754842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-45690486425772711412015-08-31T18:12:26.668-04:002015-08-31T18:12:26.668-04:00Thanks, Naomi! I'm glad you liked it. :)
No l...Thanks, Naomi! I'm glad you liked it. :)<br /><br />No laughing going on here, no worries. I mean, my choice for Mr. Elliot was based on hair, so I totally get it. :D Also, I agree that the way the '07 version has Anne looking at the camera sort of bothers me as well. I remember reading an article about why the director chose to do that, but I can't remember his actual reason. It is rather disconcerting, isn't it? It kind of jolts the audience out of the story a bit. At least for me.<br /><br />Right? Looks totally shouldn't matter, but I'm just shallow enough to appreciate RPJ's handsome face! ;D But I know what you mean about something lacking. Nether version fully satisfies me, hence why I said I'm still waiting for all the right elements to come together some time. You can do it, writers and directors! I know you can! <br /><br />I think you'd enjoy the '95 version quite a bit! So I hope you get the chance to watch it some day. :)Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590701834142754842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-70005692880975292562015-08-02T16:22:51.208-04:002015-08-02T16:22:51.208-04:00Oh, the Crofts!!! I just love them, too. And I agr...Oh, the Crofts!!! I just love them, too. And I agree with many of your favorites. I like both Annes, and RPJ as Wentworth.<br /><br />The Lake House! I watched it recently. Sandra Bullock is a favorite actress of mine. It has some neat parallels to the story of Persuasion if you really think about it. At least the themes of patience and hope are predominant. Hopefully you can re-watch it soon. I'd love to hear your thoughts!Courtney Clark (The Green Mockingbird Blog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01057618073305232146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-85101380086306113592015-08-02T16:19:37.032-04:002015-08-02T16:19:37.032-04:00Kami, you comment about the kiss made me laugh! Th...Kami, you comment about the kiss made me laugh! Their first kiss is DEFINITELY awkward, but it's kind of fitting because they are socially awkward, isn't it?!<br /><br />I wouldn't mind Armitage, either. But then, I would happily watch him in any cravat-wearing role! :)Courtney Clark (The Green Mockingbird Blog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01057618073305232146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-40464862726992554882015-07-28T12:05:38.327-04:002015-07-28T12:05:38.327-04:00Amanda Root is the superior Anne to me. I think sh...Amanda Root is the superior Anne to me. I think she is prettier and fits Anne's personality better. Sally Hawkins bugged me. Her mouth is constantly hanging open, and the kiss at the end is SO awkward. She looks like she is going to eat Wentworth.<br /><br />Rupert is definitely the better looking Wentworth, but I like them both. <br /><br />I would love to see Richard Armitage play Wentworth!!!! I wouldn't mind his costar from North and South to play Anne as well. Kamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13544522373726447697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-88833328259815953352015-07-26T15:42:03.499-04:002015-07-26T15:42:03.499-04:00Loved your post. And seriously I had to chuckle at...Loved your post. And seriously I had to chuckle at your statement about why you like Tobias Menzies Mr. Elliot "I like his hair better" Bwahahaha! I had a flashback to the book where Sir Walter was saying that if his man did Admiral Crofts hair he wouldn't be ashamed to walk with him. haha! I've only seen 2 versions of the movie. The 1971 one and the 1995 one that we watched last week. I definitely liked the 1995 better. The 1971 was boring and plain and long and just uninspiring. I'll have to get the 2007 one some day and watch it :) Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07190011785450338206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-68446010209907614272015-07-26T08:12:46.768-04:002015-07-26T08:12:46.768-04:00I've only seen the 2007 version and, truth to ...I've only seen the 2007 version and, truth to say, I didn't like it that much. I think Amanda Root looks a much better Anne. (But then I can't really say because I haven't seen that version. But, judging from looks and pictures, I think I would enjoy the 95 version more. ;-)) <br /><br />I think the two main reasons why I didn't really like Sally Hawkins' Anne was firstly, because of her hair. Don't laugh please (haha), but I really couldn't STAND it. So ugly. And secondly, because of the way she kept on looking RIGHT INto the camera. Which I thought a bit creepy. Just, I did. :-)<br /><br />I agree on Captain Wentworth - the 07' Captain is much more handsome. (No, not that looks matter. Haha.) I still thought there was SOMEthing lacking. He was a bit droopy, maybe that's it. But maybe I've forgotten. :-)<br /><br />But, as I said, I can't be a proper judge, because I haven't seen both. <br /><br />Great post!<br />~ NaomiNaomi Pittshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13932777444665441104noreply@blogger.com