Credited cast: | |||
Kate Beckinsale | ... | ||
Chloë Sevigny | ... |
Alicia Johnson
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Xavier Samuel | ... |
Reginald DeCourcy
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Emma Greenwell | ... |
Catherine Vernon
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Justin Edwards | ... |
Charles Vernon
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Tom Bennett | ... |
Sir James Martin
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Morfydd Clark | ... |
Frederica Vernon
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Jemma Redgrave | ... |
Lady DeCourcy
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James Fleet | ... |
Sir Reginald DeCourcy
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Jenn Murray | ... |
Lady Lucy Manwaring
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Stephen Fry | ... |
Mr. Johnson
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Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
Kelly Campbell | ... |
Mrs. Cross
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Conor Lambert | ... |
Wilson The Butler
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Conor MacNeill | ... |
The Young Curate
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Ross Mac Mahon | ... |
Owen
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Set in the 1790s, Love and Friendship centers on beautiful widow Lady Susan Vernon, who has come to the estate of her in-laws to wait out colorful rumors about her dalliances circulating through polite society. Whilst there, she decides to secure a husband for herself and her rather reluctant debutante daughter, Frederica.
This is one of the few films I have seen where I was left wanting more. There were non stop laughs, funny sight gags and wonderful actors. It was wonderful to see Kate Beckinsale and Chloe Sevigny back together as well. Tom Bennett is truly a joy to watch and steals all of the scenes he is in. The costumes, sets, and acting are all top rate. The script, pacing and direction all make the movie flow at a fast pace. I was never bored and at the end of the film, I was left wanting more. This is one of the greatest compliments I can give to a film. Time does fly when you watch this film and feel free to laugh out loud when you watch it. Everyone else will be.
Ten out of ten