Review of Becoming Jane (2007) by Maharet H — 19 Jun 2009

James McAvoy is SOOO FINE!!! omg! wooh! but great movie about the famous Jane Austen! and such a sad story D':

This review of Becoming Jane (2007) was written by Maharet H on 19 Jun 2009.

Becoming Jane has generally received positive reviews.

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By Diana W (351) 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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By Ashley N (153) on 16 Oct 2016

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By Toddy Burton (54) for Austin Chronicle (7,653) on 22 Sep 2017

In fictionalizing the story of Austen, the filmmakers didn’t go far enough…

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By Michaela B (125) on 03 Apr 2013

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By Scott Tobias (1,684) for The A.V. Club (5,644) on 22 Aug 2013

The film tries to squeeze Austen into one of her novels, and the peg doesn't fit…

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By Marcella S (63) on 06 Jan 2015

Good story, well told. Unfortunately can't put my finger on why, but I was bored at times…

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By Frances H (1,591) on 04 Jan 2015

Very well done and superbly acted, although fictionalized, account of the relationship between Tom Lefoy and Jane Austen, but necessarily melancholy…

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By Romelia H (1) on 29 Apr 2013

Good movie, but needed to focused more on her writing…

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By Liz S (200) on 25 Jan 2016

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I should've known…

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