Review of Becoming Jane (2007) by Ulla M — 21 Nov 2009

The movie has the same atmosphere as some of the filmings of Jane Austen's novels. Simply adorable.

This review of Becoming Jane (2007) was written by Ulla M on 21 Nov 2009.

Becoming Jane has generally received positive reviews.

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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 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 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 Lingzi X (6) on 13 Apr 2013

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

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By Paul P (1,688) 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 Farah R (1,015) on 28 Aug 2016

A charming period drama if not the mother of all Austen's film adapted period dramas with its familiar pleasant visuals and exquisite costumes…

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By Tim C (1,157) on 17 Mar 2015

I heard it's not very historically accurate (of course) and not as good as the real Jane Austen stories, but hey, it looks worth seeing…

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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 Eleanor R (151) on 11 Feb 2013

Gorgeous film. Even I teared up a little towards the end, which is saying a LOT…

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By Teela M (77) on 02 Dec 2013

See what they did here…

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