Review of Love & Friendship (2016) by Joe M — 10 Sep 2016

Hilarious but not the best Jane Austen movie I've seen.

This review of Love & Friendship (2016) was written by Joe M on 10 Sep 2016.

Love & Friendship has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jen G (190) on 21 Jun 2017

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By Carrie G (115) on 31 Jan 2017

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By Arlene H (9) on 23 Jan 2017

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The average age of an Austen heroine is 19. Enter Lady Susan, a widowed mother of 40 or so…

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By Siobhan S (11) on 21 Mar 2017

Whitt Stillman captures the heart and humour of Jane Austen's short story marvellously in 'Love and Friendship…

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