Review of Becoming Jane (2007) by Joann K — 18 Feb 2009

I thought it was good, but esp. loved james mcavoy's performance. he's such a cutie!

This review of Becoming Jane (2007) was written by Joann K on 18 Feb 2009.

Becoming Jane has generally received positive reviews.

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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 Muffin M (1,164) on 29 Nov 2013

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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 Lauren S (792) on 06 Aug 2016

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By Rb S (27) on 10 Aug 2014

If I could only go back & time and put Anne Hathaway & James McAvoy in the previous year's Pride & Prejudice it would have been perfect…

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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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Its surface is plausible enough, and Hathaway's performance is persuasive enough, for us to indulge in the delusion that we're actually encountering…

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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 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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