Set in the opulent 1790s, the story follows the recently widowed Lady Susan (played with perfection by ). She’s beautiful, penniless, and arguably the most "irresistibly devious" protagonist in the Austen canon.
Whether you’re a die-hard Austen fan or someone who usually finds period pieces a bit slow, Love & Friendship offers a "fresh and whimsical" take on the genre. It’s more of a comedy of manners than a romance, proving that sometimes, being a little bit bad is much more entertaining than being good. FlixChatter Review: Love & Friendship (2016) subtitle Love.&.Friendship.2016.720p.BluRay.x26...
The Art of the Scheme: Why 'Love & Friendship' is the Smartest Austen Adaptation You’ll See Set in the opulent 1790s, the story follows
While the movie was actually filmed in Ireland , it serves as a lush, picturesque stand-in for Regency England. The costumes are sumptuous, and the drawing rooms are as sharp as the tongues of the people inside them. Final Verdict It’s more of a comedy of manners than
Stillman’s screenplay is a "rare and rarified treat," filled with bon mots and characters who are introduced with hilarious, text-on-screen labels.
Reginald DeCourcy, who is far too young and far too impressionable.