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Becoming Jane (2007)

Becoming Jane
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Anne Hathaway, James McAvoy, Jessica Ashworth

"Becoming Jane," is the story of the great, untold romance that inspired a young Jane Austen, played by Anne Hathaway. Willful and spirited, Jane is not ready to be tied down to anything but her writing. That is until she meets Tom Lefro, a charming rogue from London who spends more time drinking an... (read more)

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PG, 1 hr. 53 min.
Directed by: Julian Jarrold
Release Date: Aug 03, 2007
DVD Release Date: Feb 12, 2008

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19 hours ago
great great movie but sad
1 day ago
james..ah james mcavoy..heartache in the end
3 days ago
Pretty much saw this at the request of my roommate (a guy) and because I think James McAvoy is pretty awesome. Also, pretty and awesome. Anyway, it was entertaining. Cheesy as hell, but entertaining nonetheless.
8 days ago
Beautiful work! Sad to see what women had to face during that time... Aren't we glad we don't have to face what Jane Austen's suffered now?
8 days ago
This movie sucked me in.. I don't usually like this "type" of movie, but I couldn't turn the channel after I walked in on this.. Anne was wonderful in this.

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830 days ago
Claudia Puig, USA Today
Clearly embraces the spirit of the beloved novelist.
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830 days ago
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker
Once you admit that the Jane Austen depicted onscreen bears scant relation to any person named Jane Austen, living or dead, the film fulfills its purpose.
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833 days ago
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
The movie has an immense charm that sneaks up on you. Ultimately, it's a delicate ode to love and honor -- and to writing and reading.
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833 days ago
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The director, Julian Jarrold, is comfortable with the material, and it is comfortable with him.
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834 days ago
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
The story quickly slips into Austen formula.
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