I've always been a big reader, but I admit to having read only one Jane Austen book, Pride and Prejudice. My strongest impression is that dear Jane never used a hundred words when a thousand would do the job. It's fortunate that it's not necessary for the viewer to be a fan of her work in order to enjoy this film.
This starts out appearing to be solidly in the Chick Flick realm, but turns out to be a People Flick. Both male and female characters evolve before our eyes, and several have made major changes in their lives and attitudes by the end. I admit that I love many films which are thought to be aimed toward a female audience, and I almost always prefer the company of women to that of men. I would enjoy being in this reading group.
The character of Emily Blunt's husband is a caricature, as he represents the worst stereotype of modern males. I was pleased to see that his consciousness gets raised by the end.
For me the climactic scene is not the very end, but a scene on the beach shortly before the end. All's well that ends well, as another English writer said.
This starts out appearing to be solidly in the Chick Flick realm, but turns out to be a People Flick. Both male and female characters evolve before our eyes, and several have made major changes in their lives and attitudes by the end. I admit that I love many films which are thought to be aimed toward a female audience, and I almost always prefer the company of women to that of men. I would enjoy being in this reading group.
The character of Emily Blunt's husband is a caricature, as he represents the worst stereotype of modern males. I was pleased to see that his consciousness gets raised by the end.
For me the climactic scene is not the very end, but a scene on the beach shortly before the end. All's well that ends well, as another English writer said.
