Latest reviews about Becoming Jane

ccampbell says "LOVED IT! Jane Austen alone could write it better!" about Becoming Jane

ccampbell — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:12:59 GMT

I'm a huge Jane Austen fan and this really was nearly perfection for me. The characters were well played, and though the reality of the story is a bit questionable, the styling of the plot twists and characters in corrilation with Austen's writing was very well done. Of course, it's said that the stories she wrote and characters in them are based on her life and her family and friends so maybe it comes full circle here after all. The stretch is likely in the romance, for I fear real romance is precisely what the real Jane lacked in life and wrote about mostly out of longing.

The acting is fairly good--my one complaint would be having cast an American to play an English icon, which wouldn't have been so bad if Ann Hathaway's accent hadn't been so hit-and-miss. The drama is perfectly balanced with humor and wit, as was Miss Austen's style. The scenery is beautiful, and the period detail spot on. The best romance I've seen in quite some time.

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teqeela says "would be more helpful to be literate in Austin's novels" about Becoming Jane

teqeela — Sun, 11 May 2008 02:38:40 GMT

so i watched this because my g/f made me. i'm not that big into chickflicks, but then again i do like to read a good book. i have to say the movie wasn't bad, although it would've been helpful if i read more (ie: any) of her books. lots of quotes from her works, but were all lost to me... the story itself wasn't bad though. glad it was not a hollywood fairy tale ending....

sallyvelvet says "Such a romantic story!" about Becoming Jane

sallyvelvet — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:04:50 GMT

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!!

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bburns says "Wonderful movie to watch with friends, sisters, daughters, moms" about Becoming Jane

bburns — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 19:03:33 GMT

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 movie....

DAVIDANDTAMA says "Excellent Movie" about Becoming Jane

DAVIDANDTAMA — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:09:58 GMT

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. Enjoy!...

terdanzi says "A love story that leaves you heartbroken and wanting more." about Becoming Jane

terdanzi — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 02:49:57 GMT

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 movie....

wind5001 says "Poor plot, always going for the simple solution..." about Becoming Jane

wind5001 — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 23:40:23 GMT

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 not interested in that and thought that nice costumes and Ann Hathaway would be enough...what a folly!

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emeraldkatla says "The story behind the woman who wrote the much loved books" about Becoming Jane

emeraldkatla — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:23:44 GMT

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 get their happy ending but it's worth watching the movie and seeing what they go through. You will definitely understand why all of Jane's heroine always get their happy endings in the end of her books....

LibbyMcMillan says "Engaging once you settle in" about Becoming Jane

LibbyMcMillan — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 22:54:04 GMT

This delightful little film is made all the better by the soulful doe-eyes of Ann Hathaway, last seen (by me) being tormented by her boss in The Devil Wears Prada. She is terrific as the witty wordsmith Jane Austen, who leads a troubled life as a clever but poor young woman with few prospects for a happy future according to the typical plan of the day.

In the film's time and place (and in real life, of course), young women without means could only marry for money (if they could swing catching the eye of someone in the upper class), or marry for love, which often lead to a life of drudgery. Jane toys with both ideas, and even comes up with a third option, to the surprise of many.

The characters in Becoming Jane are easy to either like or hate; you'll find yourself cheering on the gal who's fallen for a younger man; loving the sweet old minister dad; empathisizing with Jane's sister; and disliking a couple of foul characters who may or may not change by movie's...

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sms8252007 says "Loved it!" about Becoming Jane

sms8252007 — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 17:09:43 GMT

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.
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