I have to give a star because it won't post this otherwise. If I could give negative stars I would. It is clear they either didn't read the source material of they didn't care. The writers clearly missed the point of the novel, everything important about the characters, the social commentary and key period mores. The main characters are cast inappropriately and disrespect Austen's skill and intent behind slow-burning longing. I had to turn the film of multiple times because it was so cringey - jam face meeting, Anne's inappropriate dinner speech about Charles, beach conversations...so many awful moments. The only respite from utter disgust and torture were Sir Walter and Mary who had some fine moments. I wish they would stop the hipsterfication of beloved classics. Carrie Cracknell should stick to millennial rom-coms, it is clear she can't read and doesn't get nuance.