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Becoming Jane Reviews

2007

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A biographical portrait of a pre-fame Jane Austen and her romance with a young Irishman. Read more

Starring	Anne Hathaway, Leo Bill, Lucy Cohu, James Cromwell
Director	Julian Jarrold
Genres	Drama, Romance

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- 1795, and money is tight at the Austen country parsonage, placing no little onus on daughter Jane (Anne Hathaway) to... read more on Time Out
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- - Trevor Johnston
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  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:20
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  Jane Austen , the chick flick
  
  Who knows if this film has much bearing on what actually went on in Jane Austen's little-documented early life? I still enjoyed it thoroughly, especially ... read more »
  
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  - Surrey, England
  - 20 Mar 2007 at 21:01
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  As good as the BBC productions of Jane Austin's works
  
  Anne Hathaway is surprisingly believable as Jane Austin, although she will never be a true English lady with that huge American mouth! The accent didn't ... read more »
  
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- - HanaBomBana
  - 4 reviews
  - Dorking
  - 12 Sep 2011 at 21:29
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  Costume drama with a biographical twist
  
  Was ok but actually preferred film versions of her books and found my mind drifting at times. Wouldn't see again.
  
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- - peacelily
  - 12 reviews
  - Harrogate
  - 10 Aug 2011 at 17:30
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  A bit 'meh'
  
  not a bad film but it didnt keep me glued the whole way through, i love anne hathaway and she has a great 'look' for period dramas (unlike Keira ... read more »
  
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- - preshus
  - 2 reviews
  - 16 Jun 2011 at 18:07
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  Watched only for James McAvoy
  
  I'm a huge fan of period dramas set in the beautiful English country-side; especially the BBC Pride and Prejudice mini-series. So I obviously had high hopes... read more »
  
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- 1004287
- - blessedarethecheesemakers
  - 7 reviews
  - London
  - 13 Jun 2011 at 13:11
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  Becoming Jane
  
  Enjoyed this costume drama. Jane is beautifullly played by Ann Hathaway. Although I knew that adaption was not true of Jane Austen's life, enough key thanks... read more »
  
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  - 11 Jun 2011 at 13:35
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  Truth outs
  
  Not a word against Anna Hathaway but the vital aspect of Jane Austen's personality is diminished by Hathaway's looks.
  
  Surely biopics are ... read more »
  
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  - sophsweet
  - 17 reviews
  - London
  - 23 Mar 2011 at 13:59
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  A bit mediocre
  
  Usually love historically based films, but this one just didn't completely gel with me.
  
  Photographically good but not as good as other films in ... read more »
  
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  - Tadworth
  - 17 Feb 2011 at 16:34
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  Only watch if your ever intersted in costume drama
  
  A modern sheen to a costume drama, only interesting if your already a fan of Jane Austen, as interesting to learn how she led her life and where her inspiration... read more »
  
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  - Kent
  - 30 Nov 2010 at 11:32
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  becoming jane
  
  loved it loved it loved it we have seen this film several times but we still love it if you likw period drama then you will like this film
  
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- - Mike99
  - 262 reviews
  - Sudbury
  - 04 Oct 2010 at 18:54
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  Becoming Jane
  
  It was based on what facts are know of Jane's life - but (as always with the need for entertainment) dramtises what little is known. Nonetheless, it adds to... read more »
  
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  - 25 Jul 2010 at 19:48
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  Jane Austen , the chick flick
  
  Who knows if this film has much bearing on what actually went on in Jane Austen's little-documented early life? I still enjoyed it thoroughly, especially ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 422156
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  - Surrey, England
  - 20 Mar 2007 at 21:01
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  - 5
  Make sure you have plenty of tissues when you watch this....
  
  I cannot fault this film. I would, however,have chosen someone else to play Jane except Anne Hathaway. Being an avid fan of Jane Austen's work and life, she... read more »
  
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  - North London
  - 10 Mar 2007 at 17:30
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  10 stars
  
  This could become my favourite film, loved it, loved it and LOVED IT.
  
  Yes I’m a Jane Austin fan, read the books (over and over a zillion times) ... read more »
  
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- - Christine
  - Scotland
  - 01 Oct 2007 at 12:38
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  Copycat
  
  I found, as an English Literature student, the film was interesting. It is indeed a 'one of the kind' and fabulous in that is sheds some light on Austen... read more »
  
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  - Edinburgh, Scotland
  - 19 Sep 2007 at 17:36
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  Make sure you have plenty of tissues when you watch this....
  
  I cannot fault this film. I would, however,have chosen someone else to play Jane except Anne Hathaway. Being an avid fan of Jane Austen's work and life, she... read more »
  
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  - North London
  - 10 Mar 2007 at 17:30
- - 8
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  superb...........................
  
  Jane Austen (played by Anne Hathaway) is the younger daughter of Reverend Austen and his wife (played by Julie Walters) and has yet to find a suitable husband.<... read more »
  
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- - williamsgwynfa
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  - gwaenysgor
  - 02 May 2008 at 18:52
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  Superb
  
  A superb movie.
  
  Screenplay intelligent.
  
  Beautifully directed and edited.
  
  Faultless art direction and costume design.
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- 487916
- - SuffolkBuff
  - 32 reviews
  - Ipswich
  - 25 Oct 2007 at 13:25
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  Brilliant!
  
  This is a wonderful piece of period drama. Whether or not it is historically correct doesn't matter, you get caught up in the story and forget everything ... read more »
  
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  - Larbert, Scotland
  - 09 Nov 2007 at 15:30
- - 5
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  A Film the wife will enjoy!
  
  The other arf, thoughly enjoyed this film, but did admit it was a bit slow at times! She also found it a bit sad at the end (although she won't admit it).
  
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- 502480
- - Arsenalfootyfan
  - 16 reviews
  - St. Neots
  - 09 Dec 2007 at 15:54
- - 4
  - 0
  Pleasantly surprised
  
  I do not usually like this genre but found myself pleasantly surprised. Fine performances all round but especially from James McAvoy. Beautifully filmed - A ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Essex
  - 16 Oct 2007 at 10:54

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