Why Austenland is the Best Modern Film Reinterpretation of Jane Austen's Work

[@dramadork884]

Austenland is one of my favorites its so funny and JJ Feild is always good to watch!!!

[@preethiwashere]

"Nobley thinks it's a bop" yessss it's the little details that make this film so perfect!

[@mistykrueger]

I loved when Austenland dropped that "First Impressions" ref!

[@charoraimondogarcia]

I just watched Austenland, and it's a new favourite. Henry is looovely. And the film is hilarious

[@slpiazza]

As soon as Jane was dubbed, “Miss Erstwhile” I was like, dang. Mansfield Park, anyone? I mean, the SHADE she got from the beginning.

[@ElleY1888]

I love Austenland! I actually listened to it and the sequel during a trip to Scotland (while traveling and riding the bus around Edinburgh). I think the casting is almost perfect for this adaptation.

[@katencat]

Oh wow! That sounds like the perfect way to listen to the books. It really is such wonderful casting.

[@estherbraga2341]

You are sooo right. I'm glad I found your analysis on Austenland. Sometimes I feel like Austen fans kinda do not understand the refferences because they are subtly inserted in this funny and kitschy atmosphere and they tend to dismiss their value because it isn't presented in a traditional period drama format. Personally, I love this movie and enjoy all the 'winks' to Jane Austen's work. Nobley's 'Darcyness' wins me everytime. Damn you JJ Feild! ;)

[@StitchinAddiction]

As an English teacher, this made my heart soooo happy - all the comparisons and archetypes and allusions!

[@Lenka18s]

The movie did something crazy - at one point it kinda made we forget all about the rake trope so I was actually really surprised by that twist (even thought the hints were there like Martin hanging out with (other) actors) so I was kinda surprised by the ending and with whom Jane ended up. Even though I knew that Henry is supposed to be a Darcy-like character. There were some silly/cringey scenes but overal it was really enjoyable. This movie by surprising me (see above) kinda made me sad that I knew ending of each of Jane Austen's book before actually reading it. And as there are no more books of her, I never get to be surprised be her... Also what an audacity to make Henry Tilney wear I heart Darcy t-shirt...

[@approp]

That film was so bizarre and yet I kind of love it

[@mistykrueger]

Yes, love that it is an amalgamation of the novels and how it addresses fandom. :)

[@katencat]

Yes! It does a great job of poking fun at the eccentricities of the Jane Austen fandom while still embracing all the reasons we love her work.

[@caprenticus]

Keri Russell is the trope of the American star who is not blown off the stage by the British acting ability because she is playing herself. This breaking of the fourth wall is how comedies are done.

[@inesvdw6030]

I just watched this movie and loved it. You described the feeling that I couldn't put into words myself (this movie making us feel like we were reading a Jane Austen story for the first time again). Thank you for this video! It is wonderful to see other people appreciating the movie as much as I did.

[@cynthiabonner474]

I loved this. I haven't broken down Austenland, like you did. It was interesting all your ideas and thoughts. I am a true Janite. Austen officialdo.. But as much as I love Pride and Prejudice, Mr. Darcy isn't my type. I married a Mr. Knightly type. I feel I am a cross between Emma and Fanny from Mansfield Park. I have Fanny"s honestly but Emma's outgoing personality that wants to help people improve themselves. Not everyone wants to improve, it's sad, because even Emma and myself, have grown. Thanks for the lovely start to my day. My cat Dazzle, is 23 years old, and I think she needs the Vet today. She keeps sneezing , which last time she had a respiratory infection. She's old, but otherwise doing good.

[@mistykrueger]

Yes, loving each other for/through their flaws. Well put, Kate!

[@LauraIngallsGunn]

I loved this presentation! I can now really see the parallels of many of the characters and circumstances in Jane Austen's books that are represented in the film. Bravo!

[@eiramlove]

Same!

[@katencat]

Thank you so much! I'm noticing even more parallels after watching all the Virtual Jane Con videos. Also, the Harriet ensemble you made was beautiful!

[@merryn96]

Oh my god. I can't believe it took me this long, but only during rewatching your video did I realize just where else I know Georgia King from 🙈 they probably casted her here after seeing her in Wild Child 😂

[@teridaly1771]

Love Austenland, JJ Feild and your video! Great analysis. Thank you!

[@mistykrueger]

Ha! I never figured out who Charming would be. Thanks for the tip.

[@KolkhozWoman]

The only thing I would change about the movie is I wouldn't make Henry Nobley an actor. I would make him a guest of the Austenland with Miss Heartwright still being assigned to him, but Jane just assumes he's an actor because she can't differ fantasy from reality and he's too good to be true. I think it would make the revelation a little bit more satisfying. The movie still got the point across though and I loooved it.

[@ProjectEnglishII]

Enjoyed this very much! I love Austenland and have watched it many times. Jennifer Coolidge was so freaking funny!

[@mariashelly6392]

I agree. AUSTENLAND is so wonderful I have to watch it every few months. One of my two favorite books and movies.

[@seazonz2192]

After watching this delightful video, I am in complete agreement with your cat... "purrrrrrr"!

[@jacquelinetaylor9447]

Thank you ❤😊

[@JTMusicbox]

I love the format of this video! The deckled edge on the movie clips was an especially nice touch. I hate to admit that I somehow love your KZbin channel without being obsessed with Austen. I mean I enjoyed reading Pride and Prejudice…

[@eiramlove]

Love this! Ty 😁

[@katencat]

Thanks! So glad you enjoyed it.

[@helenw6594]

Ooh, I don't know this film... well, that's tonight sorted out, thank you!

[@katencat]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@ReinaElizondo]

Okay you sold me on this. I have to watch it now lol. Hope you're doing well! Haven't seen you post in a bit. 💜 Love your content!

[@mishynaofficial]

It's a fun movie, but my favourite Austen adaptation is Bridget Jones's Diary.

[@sabrinaadellmasson1043]

Can someone tell me why Jane is Nobley's partner (at the Ball, for the theatrical play) even though she only paid for the "basic copper package" ? Thanks❤ this analysis is so smart, I love what you do in your videos !

[@nataliatheweirdo]

bc he likes her? I dont remember it specifically but i have a memory of them (the guys) talkimg about how they have a quota of thyr get like a promotion depending on how many girls they fall in love with, (its with the whole scheme to do with the person who runs austenland) but mr nobley was like ACTUALLY falling in love with jane and she wasnt having it xD

[@kikidevine694]

Because Nobley has decided not to follow the rules anymore

[@prmtv]

I'm actually not that familiar with Austen, besides Pride and Prejudice but Austenland is my favorite romcom. The cast chemistry is great and the dialogue is hilarious.

[@LilyGazou]

A real Austenland would make millions.

[@Wednesdaywoe1975]

There IS a real Austenland.❤

[@LilyGazou]

@@Wednesdaywoe1975 in my head😄

[@ТатьянаИльичева-ч4в]

Я уверена, что создатели сериала Бриджертонов свои идеи почерпнули из Остинленда! 🤣 Ведь это буквально снято Miss Elizabeth Charming!!!