That told her that who she is is fundamentally shameful. Like me, she grew up in this world that demeaned the feminine. But in the end, it's a trifle - albeit an amusing, somewhat satisfying one. I want to add: I feel so much compassion for this reviewer. (It's also lacking in the brilliant banter that made Austen's work so appealing.) The movie sometimes tiptoes into substantive territory when it has Jane straining against the circumscribed roles that women in Austen's times were assigned. They pale in comparison to Russell, their characters drawn thinner than onion skin. Charming but nonetheless still makes them seem fresh and funny.Īlas, Austenland lacks a mesmerizing Darcy, or any compelling male love interest, for that matter. That and the delicious Coolidge, who often trades in wacky, frothy roles like Ms. As silly as her character may sometimes be, she's authentic and relatable, which elevates this fairly formulaic movie. But AUSTENLAND (itself based on the novel by Shannon Hale) is worth the investment, anyway, if only to see Russell conduct a master class in naturalistic acting. It won't be a classic like the books written by Jane Austen, who's revered here.
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