Lisa Wills

I love Jane Austen too much to love this movie. Dakota Johnson's laconic manner, penchant for booze and smart arse attitude belong in the now, not in Jane's era when manners were everything. I struggle also with the woke nonsense of casting to fit with ethnic quotas which is not in any way reflective of history. I felt the chemistry is lacking between the lead roles but there is some charm in the way Wentworth and Anne struggle with their feelings. Anne's horrid family are also quite delightful. Not a disaster but not worthy of the wonderful writing of my favourite author.