Dakota Johnson's "Persuasion" is a dreadful movie

Dakota Johnson stars in the new adaptation of Jane Austen's classic.

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Netflix's Persuasion is a disaster on so many levels.

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Persuasion is merely an imitation of Netflix's hit Bridgerton.

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The original Austen is devastating in restraint, whereas this film is funny & shallow in emotion.

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“Persuasion” is now streaming on Netflix.

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