The Jane Austen Book Club

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The Jane Austen Book Club

starring: Kathy Baker, Hugh Dancy, Amy Brenneman, Maria Bello, Emily Blunt
directed by: Robin Swicord



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Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Sony
EAN: 0043396225152
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: Sony Pictures
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Region Code: 99
Release Date: 2008-02-05
Studio: Sony Pictures



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Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 1 out of 5 stars - WARNING: IF YO LOVE JANE AUSTEN, DO NOT SEE THIS FILM!
Treacle on fruitcake. Does that sound like Jane Austen to you, Austen-lovers? If so, feel free to partake. Me, I wanna go throw up. Jane would be turning over in her grave.



Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - complete with requisite happy ending
Jane Austen fans will delight in this splendidly nuanced chick-flick. Like her novels, the film takes us into the lives of several women, through their struggles and triumphs, into a happy ending for all. Well-casted without any "stars", and written with quick, witty dialogue, the production also showcases the supportive nature of women's friendships. The concept, to reflect the characters and plots of the Austen books in the lives of contemporary women, was at times a bit strained, but overall this movie is highly enjoyable, a frothy concoction for the literary set.



Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Clever concept; good cast
Initially friends of Jocelyn, (Maria Bello) form a book club to help her get over the death of one of her favorite dogs. She is single and apparently finds emotional satifaction with dogs instead of men. Somehow casting the very beautiful Maria Bello in this role seems unrealistic but she does do a lot for the film.

Each of the members of the club has a major life upset so the group becomes therapy for them. One is dumped by her husband, another feels unloved by her husband, another is looking for yet another husband (she's had 6) and the Lesbian daughter has her own set of problems. Then, trying to fill out the group so that the number of members equals the number of Austen novels, Jocelyn invites a young guy, Grigg, (Hugh Dancy) who has tried to pick her up at a hotel.

It sounds hokey but it is actually not so bad. The cast is very good and somehow, although contrived, the writing is good enough to keep your attention. It's a pleasant way to waste an evening and it won't keep you awake with its deep message. I wonder if Jane would like it? Somehow I think not-so-much.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Brilliant all the way thru
Highly recommended. A brilliant cast see this film thru, from start to finish. Bought because im an Emily Blunt fan, i now love Maggie Grace and the entire cast. A great comedy, drama, romance, the lot. Could not fault this movie. Commentary is well worth a watch, great insight into production on this small film (by hollywood standards) Do yourself a favour and see this wonderful film. "Our world is an English village"



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Loved it !
This movie was really funny, smart, sad sometimes, it has a little bit of everything and that's what makes it great.



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