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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I loved this....I am a sucker for the banter back and forth between a man and woman...I can't help but have a healthy crush on James McAvoy for his very charming performance in this movie!
This movie appeals to a very specific audience, but if you are a fan of this genre, I think you would like it. Becoming Jane does a good job of giving viewers insight into where one of England's greatest authors got their inspiration. I do not thin... (read more) This movie appeals to a very specific audience, but if you are a fan of this genre, I think you would like it. Becoming Jane does a good job of giving viewers insight into where one of England's greatest authors got their inspiration. I do not think this movie is for everyone, but for what it is, Becoming Jane is pretty good.
Un film interessant sur une Auteure Connue.
De bons moments, un film convenable, des sentiments evidents... Tout y est pour un bon film!
A perfectly alright movie, however it seemed at times as if the makers confused Jane with Elizabeth Bennet.
Not captivating in the slightest.
It felt like any ole period film, with the name Jane Austen slotted in, for effect!
Hathaway has permanently ruined herself on the level of all Disney girls in my eyes
Saddest movie I have ever seen but most beautiful movie I have ever seen as well!! Anne Hathaway does fabulously!!! Jane Austen was brilliant beyond brilliant!!! I want to know how she wrote what she wrote having SIX older brothers!! Oh my goodne... (read more) Saddest movie I have ever seen but most beautiful movie I have ever seen as well!! Anne Hathaway does fabulously!!! Jane Austen was brilliant beyond brilliant!!! I want to know how she wrote what she wrote having SIX older brothers!! Oh my goodness :) I'd totally get charmed by an Irishman too :)
The movie has the same atmosphere as some of the filmings of Jane Austen's novels. Simply adorable.
She lived a short life, but she wrote six great novels.
Happy ending?
What is happy ending exactly?
This is happy ending...another kind of happiness, fulfilment...
Interesting approach, and easy and safe choice to assume that Austen's life inspire "Pride and Prejudice". Not as strong as other movies based on Austen's novel though.
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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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