Austenland
Austenland

Austenland

2013
Movie
97 min
English

Obsessed with the BBC production of "Pride and Prejudice", a woman travels to a Jane Austen theme park in search for her perfect gentleman.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes53%
Metacritic46/100
Google Users60%
Director: Jerusha HessGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Jane Hayes, a lonely 30-something woman from New York, is obsessed with Jane Austen and the Regency era. She spends all her savings to travel to a peculiar British resort that caters to Austen enthusiasts, where guests dress in period costumes and live out their Regency fantasies. However, her own romantic expectations clash with the reality of the experience, leading to humorous and awkward situations.

Critical Reception

Austenland received a generally mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its charming premise and the performances of its lead cast, particularly Keri Russell and Jennifer Coolidge. However, some found the humor to be a bit too broad and the plot predictable. Audiences seemed to appreciate the lighthearted romantic comedy with a unique niche appeal.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming and unique premise appealing to Austen fans.
  • Keri Russell and Jennifer Coolidge's comedic performances were frequently highlighted.
  • Criticized by some for its predictable plot and occasionally overly broad humor.

Google audience: Google users generally found Austenland to be a fun, lighthearted, and charming romantic comedy, especially appreciating the escapism it offered. Many enjoyed the humor and the performances, with a significant number relating to Jane's romantic obsessions.

Fun Fact

The film is based on Shannon Hale's novel of the same name, which was inspired by a real-life Austen-themed Regency fair that Hale attended.

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