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Austenland [Blu-ray]
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Genre | Romance, Comedy |
Format | NTSC, Blu-ray, Dolby, Widescreen, Subtitled, AC-3 |
Contributor | JJ Field, Jennifer Coolidge, Keri Russell, Jerusha Hess |
Language | English |
Runtime | 1 hour and 37 minutes |
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Jane Hayes’s (Keri Russell) adoration of all things Jane Austen is complicating her love life. Determined to be the heroine of her own story, Jane spends her life savings on a trip to Austenland, an eccentric resort where guests experience complete immersion in the Regency era. Armed with her bonnet, corset and needlepoint, Jane strives to avoid spinsterhood … but has a difficult time determining where fantasy ends and real life—and maybe even love—begins. Jennifer Coolidge (Legally Blonde) and Jane Seymour (Wedding Crashers) also star in this charming romantic comedy.
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- Aspect Ratio : 2.40:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
- Product Dimensions : 0.4 x 5.4 x 6.7 inches; 2.08 ounces
- Item model number : 28930039
- Director : Jerusha Hess
- Media Format : NTSC, Blu-ray, Dolby, Widescreen, Subtitled, AC-3
- Run time : 1 hour and 37 minutes
- Release date : February 11, 2014
- Actors : Keri Russell, JJ Field, Jennifer Coolidge
- Studio : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
- ASIN : B00G7QPZKG
- Country of Origin : USA
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #4,122 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #62 in Romance (Movies & TV)
- #412 in Comedy (Movies & TV)
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Thus, I will judge this by the film contents. I warn you now, SPOILER ALERT!
Reading other reviews, you either love it, or hate this film. This is what I would like to call a Pride and Prejudice parody.
As a parody, you cannot take it that seriously.
However, that does not mean that there is no moral value in it.
We have Jane Hayes, who some think a obsessed, but I think that what is what it means to have a fandom, you love therefore obsess. You judge the people around you like you would there ones in a book.
She is, what I think to be a combination of the average Jane Austen heroine. Waiting like Anne Elliott (Persuasion), in want of something real like Marrianne Dashwood (Sense and Sensibility), easily contented like Catherine Morland(Northanger Abbey), and her Prejudice like Elizabeth Bennett (Pride and Prejudice).
Then there is Martin aka Stable Hand/Servant. He is like a modern day Wickham.
Henry Nobly is obviously a modern day Darcy, showing hints of the character Henry Tilney at times, as well as a bit of Colonel Brandon in him.
Mrs Elizabeth Charming, is just a toned down Jennifer Coolidge with a bit of Mrs Jennings in her.
Colonel Andrews who I think is supposed to be doing.... actually I'm not sure what he is supposed to be doing, but he is very much like a modern day John Middleton in the Colonel's clothes with a stereotypical olde time mustache.
Lady Amelia Heartwright is a bit like a toned down Mrs Bingley, and at times like a Lucy Steele
Captain George East is nothing like the Captain Wentworth that I think he is supposed to betray, but is more like a captain Kirk wooing all the ladies with a jamiacan accent and yes, somehow losing his shirt at the first chance he gets and over acts to top it off.
The rest I'm too lazy to describe.
The story:
Did it feel rushed? Not really. It starts with the infomercial of Austenland, cutting back and forth through the short scenes of Jane going through the years and the effect of her obsession. She's in her thirties, looking for her Mr Darcy, and you can see that she's tired of failed relationships and failed life. Thinking a break is what she needs, what could be better then an Jane Austen themed Vacation Aka Real Life Role Playing Aka Choose Your Own Jane Austen Romance for three weeks. Spending her life savings, I would guess to be in the thousands, and for the cheapest Darcy Route, she sets off to Her home away from home. As she waits for the car to Austenland, she meets Lady Charming (Don't know of they ever she her real name) who is not really a fan of Jane Austen but I guess more of the English experience and she is as Stereotypical as a rich middle aged woman who is American as it can get.
Skipping on to when she meets the guys, she meets Andrews, just as hilarious as John Middleton.
Then there is Nobley, who is as Darcy and you can get, but is also like Mr Palmer now that I think about it.
The Romance? It is well played out, only cheesy at the end but in a good way, and keeps you on your toes. Who do you root for? I'll leave it to you. Martin can charm you but it's Nobley whose there when it counts. At one time it seems as though all the guys want Jane. I must admit, if you like reverse Harems, this is for you. Jj fields will win your heart I assure you, and make you wonder is he's Loki's brother. Eat your heart out girls, this is full of fan service.
The action? Well, there are the sissy guy fights. The almost assaulted Jane who is apparently part ninja (Abuse is not funny, but ninjas are)
The Pg 13 Rating? This is barely even. If it was not for Jennifer Coolidge and the shirt ripping George East, then I think this would have been Pg. There is no nudity, no sex, and I don't think I heard swearing. I think this is pretty tame and I prefer it that way.
Comedy? Milk shooting out of your nose funny. Nobley can't lie, he's too rudely honest, kind of reminds me of the sort of characters Alan Rickman plays. When he's not stepping on you, punching you, or complaining, he really is just in love with you. I think he was actually the funniest. We cannot forget George East, who is another captain Kirk when it comes to wooing the ladies and losing his shirt somehow. Then there is Jane's piano playing (Not Regency appropriate and I won't tell you what it is)
Coolidge, may I say more?
Drama? This is as romcon as it gets but there is a sort if sadness to it. I think, a part of her did not want to grow up. She is like the rest of us who go through a life changing experience and realize we were living in our day dreams this whole time and did not even know how cruel reality really is. Just like many others of Austen heroines, she's grows through the slap of disillusion, I must admit, it made me cry.
Conclusion?
This is a film for both Janites and Non Janites. It will make you laugh, cry, laugh some more, and make you yell out loud at how awesome it is. It's about growing up, it's about learning what you want, is about that true straightforward chaste love really exists, and most of all, it reminds you of why you love Mr Darcy so much and why he is truly our fantasy.
I enjoyed this light, funny, romantic film, which contains a smart combination of the cynical modern world along with lovely nods to Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
As a long time Austen fan, the story line instantly got me hooked. Jane Hayes, a 30-something, is obsessed with "Pride & Prejudice," Jane Austen books and Mr. Darcy. Honestly, to the ladies who have seen the Colin Firth version from 1995, who could blame her? Jane decides to spend her savings on a fantasy-fulfilling vacation to "Austenland" - a place where she could transport herself to the Regency era and live like Elizabeth Bennet for a few weeks. She travels to England where she meets her hostess, Mrs. Waddlesbrook (Jane Seymour), and fellow guests Elizabeth Charming (Jennifer Coolidge) and Amelia Heartwright (Georgia King). Other members of their party are Col. Andrews (James Callis), Henry Nobley (JJ Feild) and Capt. East (Ricky Whittle). As Jane develops friendships with those in her party, she initially forms an attraction to the carefree and easygoing Martin the groomsman (Bret McKenzie). However, she also finds it difficult to avoid the attraction to Henry Nobley, who cuts a dashing and brooding Darcy-like figure. With this fantasy-world then comes a price - what happens when your fantasies become reality? And how do you know if it is real or a pretense?
Fortunately, the movie "Austenland" adeptly balances Jane's growing romantic dilemma with some hilarious, laugh-out-loud comedy. There is the "fish out of water" element as American newbies Jane and Elizabeth (a nod to P&P, for sure) dive into the pool of British Regency manners and customs, not to mention juggling the accents. This is where Jennifer Coolidge, James Callis and Georgia King often steal the scenes. There are many, many funny moments when any one of them are around.
As the lead, Keri Russell does a great job as Jane. When she first arrives at Austenland, she is a hopeful young woman looking for her Mr. Darcy after one-too-many failed relationships. With the help of Elizabeth and her new friends, her confidence and self-worth grows and she learns to take charge of her fate. The romantic leads, JJ Feild and Bret McKenzie, are equally memorable. I have been a fan of JJ since his supporting role in James D'Arcy's version of "Nicholas Nickleby" (my favorite version) and he earns extra kudos having played Henry Tilney in ITV's adaptation of Jane Austen's "Northanger Abbey." Bret will be familiar to "The Hobbit" and "Lord of the Rings" fans having played one of Elrond's elves and is also a musician. The rest of the supporting cast are excellent and I loved the costumes and beautiful locations with the grand English country house and gorgeous landscapes.
The real draw for me is the story of a die-hard Austen fan having the opportunity to live out that fantasy life. There are those of us out there (who have read the books, seen the film adaptations dozens of times and think Mr. Darcy is dreamy) who probably wouldn't mind having a real "Austenland" in England somewhere. The fact that the movie is also hilarious, well made and well cast is a big bonus. This is a comedy that is at times unapologetically over-the-top (thank you, Jennifer Coolidge). After all, it came from the same people who brought us "Napoleon Dynamite." That said, if you like Jane Austen's works and/or want a good laugh, then "Austenland" is a must see.
There’s plenty of romance in the movie although, in my opinion, there really isn’t enough interaction for the two love birds to know each other well enough to fall in love. Still, it’s a sweet movie and worth a watch.
A warning for those whose idea of comedy isn’t absurd or stupid. The comedy in this movie almost ruined it for me. There’s truly funny and there’s stupid-funny and this movie is stupid-funny.
Overall it was worth the watch and at $4, it was worth the buy.
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Cette version est en espagnol - anglais.
Ah, a great movie for all who love Jane Austen books and movies as well as chick flicks!