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starring: Maria Bello, Emily Blunt, Kathy Baker, Amy Brenneman, Maggie Grace directed by: Robin Swicord  Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Binding: Video On Demand Release Date: October 20, 2008 Running Time: 106 minutes Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Theatrical Release Date: October 05, 2007 Related Items: Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Average Rating:
 Rating: - Worth watching!I got this movie because I love Jane Austen. I was completely entertained. Nice job making a modern day story that uses "Austen" themes. The movie can stand on it's own with no knowledge of Austen, but it gives you a little guilty pleasure to identify the story lines. It really does make you want to start a "Jane Austen book club". Rating:  - What cannot be forgivenI can't forgive attaching Austen's name to this shallow and one-dimensional movie. There were bits of promise in it, but it was disjointed and flat. A serious of not well connected moments. Worse was the way Prudie's husband (Riley on Buffy!) suddenly was assimilated at the end. HIGHLY improbable. Rating:  - Absolutely loved this movie!!Hugh Dancy is soooo cute and charming. Acting is great. Romance, lust, friendships, animals(!) all rolled into one very enjoyable flick. Just loved it. Rating: - Excellent FilmThis film is very original, creative and heartfelt. It is a romantic comedy of manners told with wit and charm. It is the story of 6 friends who are Jane Austen fans and all decide to form a book club for different reasons. 6 months, 6 members and 6 books. As each book is read and discussed we get involved more and more into the complexities of the real lives of each character. They are all very real, very believable and it is very touching how they all gain more inner strength by the continuity ... Read More Rating: - Bring over the popcorn, wine, and whiskey we've got girls night winner.Loved this movie, watched it twice the 1'st day. The cast is great and although I wouldn't call it deep and moving it is sharp and has some substance. It manages an unmistakable Austin feel and is engaging. It was fun to have an ensemble relationship movie, a flavor for all of us. My favorite character was Grigg, probably because I so rarely see this character in movies; he played the part of one of those great guys that we meet, know we should marry, but don't because there isn't any chemistry; ... Read More 
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