Austenland (film)

Austenland is a 2013 BritishAmerican romantic comedy film directed by Jerusha Hess. Based on Shannon Hales 2007 novel of the same name and produced by author Stephenie Meyer, it stars Keri Russell as a single thirtysomething obsessed with Jane Austens 1813 novel Pride and Prejudice, who travels to a British resort called Austenland, in which the Austen era is recreated. JJ Feild, Jane Seymour, Bret McKenzie, and Jennifer Coolidge costar.

Jane Hayes Russell is a single 30something American woman obsessed with Colin Firths portrayal of Mr. Darcy in the 1995 BBC version of Pride and Prejudice who wishes for a nice Englishman of her own. After yet another failed relationship, Jane decides to blow her savings on a onceinalifetime trip to a Jane Austenthemed resort in England.The resort seems like the perfect escape from 21stcentury life. The guests at Austenland, which is run by the prickly Mrs. Wattlesbrook Seymour, are called by imaginary names, dress in period costume, and conduct themselves like ladies and gentlemen of the Regency era. They live without modern conveniences though the plumbing is modern. Activities offered at the resort include needlepoint, riding, reading, shooting, and entertaining the other guests through musical performances or theatrics. At the conclusion of each guests stay, a ball is held ... romance guaranteed ........

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