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Emily Blunt stars in The Jane Austen Book Club(Image: SONY)
For those seeking a heartfelt film reminiscent of Jane Austen’s work, this is essential viewing and is streaming on Prime Video now, reports the Express.
Released in 2007, The Jane Austen Book Club centres on a group of women in a reading circle who choose to examine the works of the cherished Pride and Prejudice author.
Yet the themes from Austen’s novels begin to mirror their own romantic lives.
The members discover their relationships, both former and current, beginning to unfold like contemporary interpretations of Austen’s literature.
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The Jane Austen Book Club is based on American author Karen Joy Fowler’s 2004 novel of the same title.
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The Jane Austen Book Club serves up romance and drama(Image: SONY)
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The film featured an impressive ensemble cast, including Emily Blunt from The Devil Wears Prada, renowned American actress Kathy Baker, Judging Amy’s Amy Brenneman, NYPD Blue’s Jimmy Smits, Hugh Dancy of Hannibal, Lost’s Maggie Grace, and distinguished actress Maria Bello.
One viewer headlined their 10/10 review: “A brilliant and emotional film.”
They continued: “Those who made it really loved and understood Jane Austen (and literature in general). Anyone of admires her books will find in this movie lots to think about.”
They noted it was “one of the most intelligent” films they’d seen.
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The movie works even for those unfamiliar with Jane Austen’s work(Image: SONY)
Another highly-rated review commended the production, stating: “[The Jane Austen Bookclub] is a remarkable achievement, an oasis in a Hollywood landscape that has forgotten how important creativity and talent must work together to produce quality work.
“Thank the Gods for these moments, when the silver screen still manages to shine golden.”
Another reviewer awarded it 9/10, writing: “I loved this gem of a movie. It had some very funny moments, but mostly it was sweet, utterly charming and moving.”
