Name: Love & Friendship (2016)
IMDb: link to Love & Friendship page
Genres: Comedy Country of origin: USA.
Cast:
Kate Beckinsale as Lady Susan Vernon, Chloe Sevigny as Alicia Johnson, Morfydd Clark as Frederica Vernon, Tom Bennett as Sir James Martin, Jenn Murphy as Lady Lucy Manwaring, Lochlann O'Mearain as Lord Manwaring, Sophie Radermacher as Miss Maria Manwaring, Stephen Fry as Mr.
Directed by: Whit Stillman. Written by: Jane Austen (novella Lady Susan), Whit Stillman (screenplay).
The initial tableaux:
Lady Susan Vernon loses her husband at Langford. She imposes herself on Churchill.
Delineation of conflicts:
Not everyone is delighted by Susan's presence. Susan is a notably charming flirt, a spendthrift, as well as devious and changeable. Sir James Martin, quite a dolt but with income, is interested in Frederica, Susan's daughter, but Frederica is not interested in him. Susan wants Sir James to succeed with Frederica for the income, but what will Sir James get in return?
Resolution: Delightful. Stay tuned until the end.
One line summary: Comedy based on Jane Austen novella.
Statistics:
Cinematography: 8/10 Lovely sets, good lighting, nice
Sound: 9/10 I could hear the dialog clearly, and the background music fit the period piece well.
Acting: 9/10 Kate Beckinsale was better than I've ever seen her. Chloe Sevigny was good as Susan's friend. Tom Bennett as fine as the blockhead Sir James Martin.
Screenplay: 10/10 Stillman's screenplay based on Austen's novella was rich in its word play, and nicely executed. I had dozens of good laughs.
Final Rating: 9/10
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