But in the end, it's a trifle - albeit an amusing, somewhat satisfying one. Parents need to know that Austenland (based on the novel by Shannon Hale) is a fun romantic comedy, despite the fact that it falls back on some of the typical romcom cliches, making it seem like women need to be rescued from a life of loneliness by romance. (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. It follows protagonist Jane Hayes, a graphic designer living in New York City. They pale in comparison to Russell, their characters drawn thinner than onion skin. Austenland is a 2007 chick lit novel by Shannon Hale, published by Bloomsbury. 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. Austenland by Shannon Hale 3.9 (217) Paperback (First Edition) 17.00 Paperback 17.00 eBook 11.49 Audiobook 0. 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. Shannon Hale is the New York Times bestselling author of 30+ books for young readers including Newbery Honor winner Princess Academy, The Goose Girl, Book of a Thousand Days, Kind of a Big. It won't be a classic like the books written by Jane Austen, who's revered here.
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