What will you think of the Austenland movie?
My prediction:
Some people who love the book will love the movie
Some who hate the book will love the movie
Some who love the book will hate the movie
Some who only liked the book will love the movie
Some who loved the book will only like the movie
Some will be indifferent to both
And some will decorate their bedroom with JJ Feild/Ricky Whittle/Bret McKenzie/James Callis posters
I fall in category 1, and I hope most people will! But there's really no way to ever guess how anyone will respond. I can tell you that the crowd reaction to the Sundance screenings was marvelous. Laughter was constant. There were visible meltings at romantic moments and audible "ahh"s too. It's not exactly like the book. I think it helps to prepare yourself for that. Jane's story is a little different, some of the characters aren't quite the same, some scenes don't make it from book to movie but most of your favorites do. Women reported to me that they left the movie feeling swoony and happy. Men (and women too) reported to me that they couldn't remember the last time they'd laughed out loud so much. What will you think? You'll have a chance to find out this summer! As more info on the movie's release emerge, you can be sure I'll post them here.
Jerusha Hess said, "We wanted to make a movie for all you Jane Austen fans, and we wanted to make a movie for all you who think Jane Austen fans are funny."
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I will love the movie. I will buy a copy and watch over and over again. I was rolling my eyes when I was reading the book. Oh, but I love romance. I love romantic comedy. I'm so excited to see 'Warm Bodies.' funny, zombie love.
O woll LOVE THe movie i can't wiat untill i can see it
I’m sure I will love the movie just as much as I did the book. It was fun to see it played out in my mind and now I will get to see it performed with my eyes. I can't wait to see what scenes stay and am equally excited to see the NEW ones that were added to it. It will be so much fun!
i loved the book, and i will at least like the movie, hopefully love it!
loved the book, loved the movie, and i was one of those people laughing the entire way through :)
We can hardly wait to be able to see the movie. I loved the book.
I have not had the opportunity to watch the movie, but I hope to do so soon.
Eden wrote: "loved the book, loved the movie, and i was one of those people laughing the entire way through :)"Oh wow! You've seen the movie already? Lucky!
I went and saw it at Sundance :) I barely got in on waitlist tickets, and it was soooo worth it!
No way! That is awesome! I bet that was so cool to be there with everyone at Sundance.
I was unable to see it at Sundance. Is there a date when it will be released to the rest of the world? And soon?
I remember thinking when I read the book, "I think I would like to watch this as a movie." I am so excited!!! I have enjoyed so many of your books, and I hope to see more made into movies! :) Can't wait for the movie to come out!
I think a movie(or movies) would be cool. As long as the movie stays true to the plot(s) in the book(s). I hope it does.
Yeah, it was awesome to see it at Sundance :) there was a q+a with Shannon Hale and Jerusha Hess after the showing and one of the ?s was the release date for the dvd. It should be out in 6 to 12 months, probably closer to 12. So having seen it, I kinda can't wait every time I think about it :)
Daisy wrote: "I think a movie(or movies) would be cool. As long as the movie stays true to the plot(s) in the book(s). I hope it does." Movie was beyond AWFUL.
