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Actor: Anne Hathaway, James McAvoy

Release Year: 2008

UPC: 0786936731927

Format: DVD

Rating: G

Director: Julian Jarrold

Genre: Comedy

Movie/TV Title: Becoming Jane

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BECOMING JANE is based on an incident in the life of the beloved writer Jane Austen, and follows the real-life romance that inspired her classic novels. Like many of her heroines, Jane (Anne Hathaway, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA) is bright, strong-willed, and unwilling to marry merely for money, even though her family is struggling financially. Though many of her friends wish her to pair up with the nephew of a rich woman (Maggie Smith, HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX), Jane wants something more. When she meets the Irish rogue Tom Lefroy (James McAvoy, THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND), she initially can't stand him, but their romance blooms, serving as the inspiration for PRIDE AND PREJUDICE.Director Julian Jarrold (KINKY BOOTS) is no stranger to literary fare. Though BECOMING JANE is only his second feature film, he directed several productions for British television, including GREAT EXPECTATIONS, CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, and WHITE TEETH. At times, BECOMING JANE feels exactly as it should: a long-lost Austen novel that's just been rediscovered. The themes and characters here seem familiar, as they've appeared in Austen's work many times. There's the devoted father, difficult mother, loving sister, and, of course, the charming young man with whom the protagonist initially clashes but later falls for. As Tom, McAvoy proves he deserves the attention he received for roles in THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND and STARTER FOR TEN. He's the perfect choice for a romantic lead in an Austen film, taking his place next to Matthew McFadyen in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE and Hugh Grant in SENSE AND SENSIBILITY. As Austen, Hathaway exudes intelligence and energy, playing exactly the sort of woman who appeared in the writer's work. For those who can't wait for the next adaptation of Austen's work to arrive, BECOMING JANE is an engaging look at the writer's life and love.

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by taywwpsps
Feb 17, 2016Top favourable review
cute love story
Although there seemed to be a number of lines and situations that were directly "lifted" from Pride and Prejudice, and that kind of bothered me, it was a good show, mostly because the male lead is pretty appealing.
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by c_and_h_projects
Jun 14, 2016Top critical review
Jane Austen. Viewed once only.
Sort of a rather slow movie. Needed more connection between some of the scenes. We got confused occasionally as to who and how (This might be just our personal limitations.). Costuming seemed to be accurate. Probably the writer and director had to be limited in action lines because this is a historical movie of an actual person. Not allowed to add non-historical flourishes of entertaining actions. Does give some insight about the severe restrictions that women lived under in those centuries. Jane is a hero by today's standards. Personally, I thought the main actress was rather cute and enjoyed watching her acting. Pretty face. Sometimes period movies of actual persons are difficult to make interesting by today's expectations.Sort of a rather slow movie. Needed more connection between some of the scenes. We got confused occasionally as to who and how (This might be just our personal limitations.). Costuming seemed to be accurate. Probably the writer and director had to be limited in action lines because this is a historical movie of an actual person. Not allowed to add non-historical flourishes of entertaining actions. Does give some insight about the severe restrictions that women lived under in those centuries. Jane is a hero by today's standards. Personally, I thought the main actress was rather cute and enjoyed watching her acting. Pretty face. Sometimes period movies of actual persons are difficult to make interesting by today's expectations.
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by char949828
May 16, 2008
Becoming Jane becoming one of my favorites.
I would actually rate it Very Good! Of course I am partial to anything with Anne Hathaway. I was really impressed where, in the bonus features, Anne said that she did research on Jane Austin while she was in college. She was interested in the character she played, more than just the paycheck. I also enjoyed James McAvoy very much. I liked that way he played a flawed character, but also made him seem very genuine. Some critics berated the movie makers for taking liberties with the facts of Jane Austin's life. In the special features, they stated that some of the ideas portrayed were just hypothesis. I liked that fact that they challenged some of the standard, preconceived notions we have about the time period. This is one of those movies that gets better each time you watch it. I enjoyed ... I would actually rate it Very Good! Of course I am partial to anything with Anne Hathaway. I was really impressed where, in the bonus features, Anne said that she did research on Jane Austin while she was in college. She was interested in the character she played, more than just the paycheck. I also enjoyed James McAvoy very much. I liked that way he played a flawed character, but also made him seem very genuine. Some critics berated the movie makers for taking liberties with the facts of Jane Austin's life. In the special features, they stated that some of the ideas portrayed were just hypothesis. I liked that fact that they challenged some of the standard, preconceived notions we have about the time period. This is one of those movies that gets better each time you watch it. I enjoyed the movie very much and even more so the second time I watched it. It was very interesting to pick out the situations from her own life that she portrayed in her books. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys Jane Austin movies (I personally prefer the A&E/BBC versions). To the purists and literalists, I say lighten up and enjoy it for what it is. The only part I didn't like about the movie is that I had to wait for it to come out on DVD to see it, as it wasn't in any local theaters. Don't know who to credit with that blunder but I'm happy now, since I have gotten to see it.
by brave0_3
Feb 21, 2008
As for the PG Rating?
I loved "Pride & Prejudice", and Anne Hathaway, so I purchased this movie without first viewing it in the theater, it had a PG Rating so I thought, "what could be bad about this one"? Well needless to say I wasn't too impressed with some of the content that should have ranked it at the very least PG-13. I have three reasons why the movie deserves a PG-13 Rating. 1. In the first five minutes there is a scene with Jane's mother and father in bead talking about "perfection" and before the scene is over Jane's father goes under the covers to "arouse" his wife 2. Jane's love interest in the movie and her brother strip down necked and streak through the bush to go skinny dipping and there is no attempt to hide ... I loved "Pride & Prejudice", and Anne Hathaway, so I purchased this movie without first viewing it in the theater, it had a PG Rating so I thought, "what could be bad about this one"? Well needless to say I wasn't too impressed with some of the content that should have ranked it at the very least PG-13. I have three reasons why the movie deserves a PG-13 Rating. 1. In the first five minutes there is a scene with Jane's mother and father in bead talking about "perfection" and before the scene is over Jane's father goes under the covers to "arouse" his wife 2. Jane's love interest in the movie and her brother strip down necked and streak through the bush to go skinny dipping and there is no attempt to hide it. 3. Jane's brother and also her love interest more than once are seen "boxing/fist fighting" and frequenting the "whore house". All of these scenes would be very uncomfortable to watch with others, especially your children, even teenagers. It is a very sad story but does seam to stagnate a little. I just thought it appropriate that you be for warned.
by irismcalf1972
Jul 16, 2008
Becoming Jane
I love Jane Austen and have seen many of her works performed by many actors. If you can appreciate a black & white version of Ms. Austen's work then this movie may be suitable for you. Anne Hathaway does well in this movie but if you expect for her to be funny like in many of her previous films this movie may not be for you. This movie is for the more serious of people out there that can enjoy a watching a film about a person who grows up to become a great writer but at what cost. This film is a love story that leaves you with a smile and makes you wonder whether Jane Austen would have written such beautiful stories/novels had things been otherwise.I love Jane Austen and have seen many of her works performed by many actors. If you can appreciate a black & white version of Ms. Austen's work then this movie may be suitable for you. Anne Hathaway does well in this movie but if you expect for her to be funny like in many of her previous films this movie may not be for you. This movie is for the more serious of people out there that can enjoy a watching a film about a person who grows up to become a great writer but at what cost. This film is a love story that leaves you with a smile and makes you wonder whether Jane Austen would have written such beautiful stories/novels had things been otherwise.

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Jane Austen. Viewed once only.

Becoming Jane becoming one of my favorites.

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