Review of Becoming Jane (2007) by Scott A — 26 Dec 2012

I got this movie because I really like Anne Hathaway. It was a pretty good movie. Not a big fan of period pieces.

This review of Becoming Jane (2007) was written by Scott A on 26 Dec 2012.

Becoming Jane has generally received positive reviews.

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Reviewed 9.26.17. It's a period piece for people that don't like period pieces. Light, not stodgy…

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By Kim D (198) on 20 Oct 2013

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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 Ole J (381) on 09 Feb 2014

I remember seeing Pride and Prejudice many years ago, it is a beautiful film and I am told that the book is even more splendid…

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By Matthew F (643) on 22 Sep 2013

You don't have to be an Jane Austen fan to enjoy this delightful period romp…

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By Muffin M (1,164) on 29 Nov 2013

A biographical portrait of a pre-fame Jane Austen (Anne Hathaway) and her romance with a young Irishman…

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By Dottie P (28) on 24 Dec 2016

WARNING!!!!! not a romantic comedy like the trailer makes you think. Jane Austen's life was depressing, as was this film. I needed a hug afterward…

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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 Lingzi X (6) on 13 Apr 2013

Tom is so cute. It's definitely my type <3…

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By Liz S (200) on 25 Jan 2016

Piden un romance para Jane Austen y piden que sea una verdadera película romántica, si no es históricamente accurate nadie tiene porqué…

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