Becoming Jane Reviews

I really loved this movie.  It is a refreshing break from the full-of-sex-and-violence movies that are so frequently made.  It is definitely a chick flick...I think my husband was the only guy in the whole theater! Great for a night out with the girls, especially if you're a lover of literature. — … read full review »

Becoming Jane is the fictionalized tale of Jane Austen's affair with Tom Lefroy.  It is one of the best movies I have seen recently.  From the time Jane and Mr. Lefroy meet they butt heads like Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice.  If fact this movie has a lot of similarities to Pride and Prejudice, perhaps Ms. Austen's most famous and loved novel.  Eventually the pair come to see eye to eye and fall for each other but can their love last when his uncle does not approve of the girl.  Everyone knows that unlike Pride and Prejudice, these to love birds don't… read full review »

This movie was advertised to me as a chick movie...in my eyes, that is an insult to any woman. The film was pretty boring and the story was always easy to guess at and the plot took not a single adventurous or surprising turn. The makers tried to squeeze information from Jane Austen's books into this film about her life and it seemed very artificial at many times. True, the costumes were nice, but that was about it. There would have been so many possibilities to make this movie about this extraordinary woman an interesting and also entertaining movie. IT seems the producers and director were… read full review »

Loved this movie.  Husand enjoyed it too, and was suprised it wasn't just a chick flick.  A lot like the new Pride and Prejudice with Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen.  We take turns picking movies and he dreaded both of these, but was glad they were good movies and didn't mind them at all, he liked them and is buying me this one for Christmas.  The plot is great with fantastic acting.  I loved the way they wrote from what we know about Jane and then added what is supposed from her letters.  Gorgeous scenery and costumes. … read full review »

Becoming Jane was a wonderful movie for those who love romance stories.  James McAvoy and Anne Hathaway have amazing chemistry and you really feel that they are in love.  The way they look at each other and portray their respective roles gives you butterflies.  Although it was on the long side, I am a hopeless romantic and absolutely fell in love with the… read full review »

I watched this with a friend and my daughter.  Both of them are a fan of the author and they both loved it.  I, not being of the "chick flick" genre lover liked it as well.  It ended differently than most people would have wanted it to, but it was realistic in that sense.  A very nice, tender and good… read full review »

This movie is certainly at the top of my list right now. Jane Austin was an excellent author and to see a movie about her life was as good as any of her novels. All Jane Austin fans, and even if you're not, should see this movie!! Her era must have been truly romantic and this movie portrays it well. — I highly recommend!! —… read full review »