Still from Netflix's Persuasion (Image via NetflixDakota Johnson's period drama, Persuasion, premiered last week on Netflix, and fans did not receive the book-to-film adaptation well.Directed by Carrie Cracknell and based on the 1816 Jane Austen novel, Persuasion is a classic that has been praised for decades for its depiction of love, second chances, and emotional depth. The novel was Austen's last work before her death in 1817.Backlash received by Dakota Johnson's Persuasion View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe Dakota Johnson-starrer has been receiving backlash online since its release on Friday, July 15. The internet was quick to call it a comedy with slapstick elements and not something Jane Austen had intended to work for.Besides this, the film also missed out on several elements from the novel, like Lady Russell does not comfort Anne about Wentworth in the book as she did in the movie. Also, Anne had not heard about Wentworth's success at sea in the book. However, in the film, Anne was seen sorting through news clippings she found about his time at sea.While it is impossible to replicate the book, missing out on essential details or changing major plot points is never a good idea, especially if it's a Jane Austen novel. Adaptations like Pride & Prejudice did so well because of their brilliant cast and attention to detail.Fan reaction to the filmAfter the film's release last weekend, Twitter users quickly shared their opinions on the movie through tweets and memes. They pointed out several mistakes in the film, be it the period costumes or the plot points from the book. A series of tweets criticizing the film kept pouring in.Danielle Pope@DPope_GippsCan confirm #PersuasionNetflix is a film about some people going on a really long walk in a variety of settings, for which none are appropriately dressedCan confirm #PersuasionNetflix is a film about some people going on a really long walk in a variety of settings, for which none are appropriately dressed https://t.co/Xb9FbyIGCcElena@elenaborghettiJust watched #PersuasionNetflix. Not a period drama. "It's a truth universally acknowledged" that people didn't speak (neither dress) like that. I'm fine with "politically correct" (I don't even like this expression), but it needs to be smart.Just watched #PersuasionNetflix. Not a period drama. "It's a truth universally acknowledged" that people didn't speak (neither dress) like that. I'm fine with "politically correct" (I don't even like this expression), but it needs to be smart.Saida@saidalauraIf you’re a true fan of Jane Austen, you *could* watch the 2022 Netflix Version of Persuasion- so long as you have a full bottle of wine and an emotional support bunny. What has been seen cannot be unseen. *cringe* Consider yourself warned. #PersuasionNetflix #Persuasion20223If you’re a true fan of Jane Austen, you *could* watch the 2022 Netflix Version of Persuasion- so long as you have a full bottle of wine and an emotional support bunny. What has been seen cannot be unseen. *cringe* Consider yourself warned. #PersuasionNetflix #Persuasion2022Madame Soybean@MadameSoybeanI do understand why people don't enjoy the new #PersuasionNetflix though. The writing is just allll out there as the characters tell you everything that's going on in exposition. No reveals. No subtext whatsoever. It was def Persuasion Light with fewer calories.3I do understand why people don't enjoy the new #PersuasionNetflix though. The writing is just allll out there as the characters tell you everything that's going on in exposition. No reveals. No subtext whatsoever. It was def Persuasion Light with fewer calories.CallMeKela💙 🇬🇩 🇨🇦@Its_Kela_@PriscillaPetra1 @netflix He was good!! The rest was not. I knew it was a bad idea when they announced casting Dakota whats-her-name. I grew up reading Jane Austen. I feel so hurt that they did this to Persuasion...even if it's my least favorite JA book. #Persuasion2022 #PersuasionNetflix #Persuasion1@PriscillaPetra1 @netflix He was good!! The rest was not. I knew it was a bad idea when they announced casting Dakota whats-her-name. I grew up reading Jane Austen. I feel so hurt that they did this to Persuasion...even if it's my least favorite JA book. #Persuasion2022 #PersuasionNetflix #PersuasionDr. Judith A. Miller 🇺🇦🌻Still Wearing a Mask@JMiller1789@LizMansfield2 wait till you get to the scene w jam & the breadbasket. I could barely continue after that & if I didn't teach #JaneAusten's novels, I would have stopped right there. Only watched it for professional reasons bc I know my students will. #PersuasionNetflix1@LizMansfield2 wait till you get to the scene w jam & the breadbasket. I could barely continue after that & if I didn't teach #JaneAusten's novels, I would have stopped right there. Only watched it for professional reasons bc I know my students will. #PersuasionNetflixTula Goenka@ProfTulaGoPlease don’t get me started on how much I disliked the new adaptation. It had zero chemistry among its cast members and was not at all cinematic #OOF #JaneAusten #PersuasionNetflix twitter.com/authorjulie/st…Julie Johnson@AuthorJulieJane Austen: “There could have never been two hearts so open, no tastes so similar, no feelings so in unison, no countenances so beloved. Now they were as strangers; nay, worse than strangers, for they could never become acquainted. It was a perpetual estrangement.”Netflix:11Jane Austen: “There could have never been two hearts so open, no tastes so similar, no feelings so in unison, no countenances so beloved. Now they were as strangers; nay, worse than strangers, for they could never become acquainted. It was a perpetual estrangement.”Netflix: https://t.co/9E9EXs6fYoPlease don’t get me started on how much I disliked the new adaptation. It had zero chemistry among its cast members and was not at all cinematic #OOF #JaneAusten #PersuasionNetflix twitter.com/authorjulie/st…مينّا@mina_aljanabiiNetflix really took a masterpiece by Jane Austen and ruined it wth is this movie #PersuasionNetflix BAD BAD HORRIBLE HIDEOUS BAD I’m actually mad! twitter.com/mina_aljanabii…مينّا@mina_aljanabii#PersuasionNetflix I’m ready for this🥹1#PersuasionNetflix I’m ready for this🥹 https://t.co/PzD9n1ekDvNetflix really took a masterpiece by Jane Austen and ruined it wth is this movie #PersuasionNetflix BAD BAD HORRIBLE HIDEOUS BAD I’m actually mad! twitter.com/mina_aljanabii…Michelle Swan Graham@TheMichelleSwanI finished watching #PersuasionNetflix. To me it is a watered down version of the book and not in a good way. I love the diversity casting and I think the acting was good. There are major scenes left out and minimized. Persuasion is a deep and moving novel.21I finished watching #PersuasionNetflix. To me it is a watered down version of the book and not in a good way. I love the diversity casting and I think the acting was good. There are major scenes left out and minimized. Persuasion is a deep and moving novel.Dr Hilary Murray@artboxhill#Persuasion was the first Austin I read, & though I don’t remember it, it obviously impressed me so much I devoured everything she wrote. This adaptation/ homage is truly awful. Hanging an entire movie on the cute eye roll of the lead, was never going to work #PersuasionNetflix1#Persuasion was the first Austin I read, & though I don’t remember it, it obviously impressed me so much I devoured everything she wrote. This adaptation/ homage is truly awful. Hanging an entire movie on the cute eye roll of the lead, was never going to work #PersuasionNetflixAbout the Netflix filmProduced by Andrew Lazar and Christina Weiss Lurie, Persuasion premiered on Netflix last week on Friday, July 15. The film features Dakota Johnson and Cosmo Jarvis in the leading roles alongside Henry Golding, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Mia McKenna-Bruce, Richard E. Grant, Ben Bailey, Nia Towle, Izuka Hoyle, Yolanda Kettle, Edward Bluemel, Afolabi Alli, Jenny Rainsford, and Lydia Rose Bewley as the supporting characters.The synopsis of the film reads:"When Frederick Wentworth -- the one who got away -- crashes back into Anne Elliot's life, she must choose between putting the past behind her or listening to her heart when it comes to second chances."Persuasion follows Anne, who rejects the love of her life, Captain Frederick Wentworth, eight years ago on the advice of friends and family, but love eventually finds its way back.The period drama film has a screenplay by Ron Bass and Alice Victoria Winslow. It also featured a soundtrack by Stuart Earl, most of which is instrumental. The music of the film reflects the timelessness of the love story. While the internet may not have been a fan of the film, they loved the end credits song, Quietly Yours by Birdy.Persuasion is now available to stream on Netflix.