Austenland
A weak comedy about a young woman with a fixation on all things Jane Austen who spends her life savings on a trip to Austenland in England, an eccentric resort where guests experience complete immersion in the Regency era. It’s an interesting idea squandered with dumb sex jokes, slapstick shticks, and sloppy acting and directing. Extras: Commentary with director Jerusha Hess and producer Stephenie Meyer, cast Q&A. Vitals: Director: Jerusha Hess. Stars: Keri Russell, JJ Feild, Bret McKenzie, Jennifer Coolidge, Jane Seymour, Georgia King, Ricky Whittle, James Callis. 2013, CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 90 min., Romantic Comedy, Box office gross: $2.144 million, Sony.