Review of Becoming Jane (2007) by Jaredc — 02 Aug 2007

How could the critics not like this movie.

This review of Becoming Jane (2007) was written by Jaredc on 02 Aug 2007.

Becoming Jane has generally received positive reviews.

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By Marcella S (63) on 06 Jan 2015

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By Buggy B (332) on 15 Feb 2014

Beautifully filmed, perfectly acted, the costumes and attention to period detail are amazing but there's also just something missing, and honestly…

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By Jeni B (17) on 26 Apr 2014

It's Jane Austen, she's my favorite Author, so this should be interesting to see...and McAvoy? 'Nuff said…

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By Michaela B (125) on 03 Apr 2013

Doesn't try to be anything more than another period piece--even when the life of Jane Austen is inspiring enough to make a film for the ages…

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I'm so glad Hollywood finally decided to make a film that doesn't include superheroes, blood spurting out all over the place, or low brow comedy,…

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By Kyle Smith (1,916) for New York Post (6,650) on 02 May 2016

Instead of trying to make Austen's life entertaining by pretending it was just like her work - as in the dull recent French movie Molière…

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By Bill K (506) on 23 Jun 2016

An interesting love story with surprising chemistry from the lead actors, Becoming Jane only finds fault in its static direction, boring color…

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By Plantee P (12) on 26 Jan 2018

Tthere's a feeling with Becoming Jane that we have seen it all before.... Many times…

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