Austenland is a Hoot

A Review of the movie Austenland

Austenland is a funny film.  The premise is that ladies can role play at living in the world of a Jane Austen novel.  Jane Hayes (Keri Russell) spends all her money to fly from the US to England to stay at Austenland.  Jane is obsessed with the world of Jane Austen and is disappointed in her own life.  Jennifer Coolidge (from Legally Blonde) is another American staying at Austenland, as is Georgia King, playing the role of Lady Amelia Heartwright .  These three actresses are great at comedy.  Jane Seymour played Mrs. Wattlesbrook , the practical proprietor of Austenland is the foil to the hopefulness of Jane Hayes.  The female actresses were outstanding and had me laughing throughout the film. The actors J.J. Feild, Bret McKenzie, Ricky Wittle, and James Callis all did excellent work.

You might enjoy the movie more if you have seen at least one film version of Pride and Prejudice.  It helps to know who Mr. Darcy is.

I laughed throughout the film and I recommend it.

Robert