Becoming Jane (2007)
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) "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 and socializing than on his law studies. The film also stars Julie Walters, James Cromwell and Maggie Smith. It is written by Sarah Williams and Kevin Hood, and directed by Julian Jarrold.
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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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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.
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?
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.
Again with Anne Hathaway... if this is the movie where she takes her top off, I will watch this film.
I love it!!!!! Surprisingly good!! Step aside Mr. Darcy, it is all Tom LeFroy from now on! :)
I bought it cheap at Hastings for the wife... I'm probably never going to make it to Becoming Jane any time soon...
'How can you, of all people, dispose of yourself without affection?'
' How can I dispose of myself with it? You're leaving tomorrow.'
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Clearly embraces the spirit of the beloved novelist.full review
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.full review
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.full review
The director, Julian Jarrold, is comfortable with the material, and it is comfortable with him.full review
Dilutes one of the loveliest voices in English literature into chick lit.full review
Was Austen really a smarter, feistier Carrie Bradshaw in more sensible shoes, longing for love even as she failed to hang onto it? Becoming Jane would have been more honest if it had been called No Sex in the Country.full review
What I witnessed was corporate greed: a savvy team zeroing in on an audience that goes gaga for the English costume drama, hoping to cash in on the popularity of young Hathaway after the enormous success of The Devil Wears Prada.full review
Anne Hathaway has learned to ease up on the mugging and let us come to her. She's no Jane Austen, but she's got the gumption of an Austen heroine.full review
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