I was a tad bit reluctant to watch The Jane Austen Book Club movie. I am a book club drop-out and not really a Janite. I was pleasantly surprised to enjoy the movie. After watching it, I decided to read the book from which it was adapted, Karen Joy Fowler's novel. I recommend watching the movie first and then reading the novel.
The movie focuses more on the relationships of the book club members and uses the book club as a backdrop. It managed to make the novels feel relevant to modern-day dilemmas. A feel-good movie, the flick can be enjoyed by those who haven't read much Austen and those who have (which is hard to pull off). Folks expecting a detailed academic dissection of Austen's novels might be disappointed.
Actors: Kathy Baker, Hugh Dancy, Amy Brenneman, and Maria Bello
Director: Robin Swicord
Movie Rating: PG-13
Length: 103 minutes
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