Review of Miss Austen Regrets (2008) by Cath O — 26 Aug 2008

Jane Austen in this film is exactly how I imagined her. She is lively, smart, scandalous but at the same time flawed. A must for all Austen fans.

This review of Miss Austen Regrets (2008) was written by Cath O on 26 Aug 2008.

Miss Austen Regrets has generally received positive reviews.

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By Christine L (194) on 23 Jun 2008

I understand we know very little about Austen, but for me, this did not fit with the Austen I know through her writings. I had several issues with it…

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By Ian M (1,478) on 03 Jun 2008

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By Laura D (489) on 13 Dec 2010

Really well done portrayal of the waning years of Jane Austen's life, but not the sort of thing you'd want to watch if you need cheering up…

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By Amrita S (106) on 19 Jul 2008

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