Reel Review: Jane Austen Wrecked My Life

A quiet, thoughtful rom-com that wears its heart—and its heartbreak—on its sleeve. Jane Austen’s Wrecked My Life follows Agathe, a blocked Parisian writer who finds herself at an English Jane Austen retreat thanks to a meddling best friend. Camille Rutherford brings vulnerability and wit while the film gently riffs on Austen tropes: brooding men, period costumes, and big emotional reckonings. It’s less about romance and more about grief, healing, and self-worth. The stakes are personal, not epic—and that’s its strength. Overall, I gave this a 5.9 out of 10.