Film Review – Jane Austen Wrecked My Life

Writer/director Laura Piani makes her feature-length directorial debut with “Jane Austen Wrecked My Life,” which carries a title that makes the movie seem like a brash British comedy, in the vein of “Bridget Jones’s Diary.” However, this is a French production, and one that enjoys picking at the little details of heartache when dealing in love and, more importantly, the creative process. Piani makes a wonderful first impression with the film, refreshingly dialing down hysterics to create a simple but real study of a woman trying to locate clarity in confusing times, challenged to find her voice in many ways. “Jane Austen Wrecked My Life” has a sense of humor, landing many laughs along the journey, but it’s also sensitive work wonderfully supported by Camille Rutherford’s charming lead performance. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com