katharath

I rated it a 10, and ok, it's not a 10 really. But it is a solid 7.5. (I upped my rating just to offset the completely inaccurate 1 star reviews). And yes, I am a fan of the RE ouvre. I'm only 4 epis in, but this is a quality show - the acting is excellent, it looks good stylistically as well, and I'm really enjoying it. I can't imagine how immature a person would have to be to watch this show and call it "bad", who even are these people? Hardcore fans they may well be, but those calling it bad are also hardcore fans that can't recognize good tv when they see it. Come on people. I saw one reviewer even call it a "teen show", LOLOL my god, no, this isn't Riverdale. I'm enjoying it very much, and I think a lot of people would agree - if they can get past the barrage of hate from the ignorant "fans". I consider myself a hardcore fan, of the movies in particular, and I love this new show. TRY IT!! See for yourself.

Despite the hate, this is not a "bad" movie (though it likely helps that Persuasion is the only Austen book I haven't read). I definitely see what bothers fans of the book, but for anyone else this is a likeable enough film; not particularly memorable, but not a bad way to pass an afternoon. I'm not a fan of Dakota Johnson per se, but she was fine, and Cosmo Jarvis was quite likeable. This is enjoyable enough for what it is, but not a film I would rewatch (and the best Austen adaptations are VERY rewatchable).

I'm a huge fan of the book (but unfortunately not a fan of the movie). This is the show I hoped to see. The chemistry between the two is very good; the casting is solid. There are some changes to the book but they're fine, nothing too major. This story is not going to be for everyone - the same people who found the book to be "too hard" or "too confusing" to read are likely the same prudes that "aren't comfortable with the subject matter" of this version. That said, many fans will love this. This is the adaptation that the book deserved, it is far superior to the insipid movie. I think most true fans will enjoy this very much, I for one can't wait to see more!! Great start, it's a 9/10 for me.