Becoming Jane

Becoming Jane
by Julian Jarrold

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Actor: Anne Hathaway, James Cromwell, James McAvoy, Julie Walters, Maggie Smith
Director: Julian Jarrold
Brand: Buena Vista Home Video
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); Spanish (Dubbed)
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.35:1
Running Time: 120 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-02-12
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: MIRAMAX

DVD Reviews of Becoming Jane

DVD Review: I can't believe this doesn't get 5 stars
Summary: 5 Stars

This isn't the true story of Jane Austin but a beautiful concoction based loosely on facts that does Jane Austin justice. You have the educated women not of her century you have the enticing misunderstood man and you have the exploration of socially acceptable customs of the era. Its like a version of a Jane novel and I loved it. If you are at all like me and enjoy time period pieces and beautiful love stories than give Becoming Jane a chance.

DVD Review: Too forced into a box
Summary: 3 Stars

The story moves along, in Jane Austin style, with a tendency to follow parts of other Jane Austin stories (most notably, parts of Sense & Sensibility, parts of Pride & Prejudice) which is a nice mirror to how she created the stories. However, as the second half moves along, the story is led down the predictable hollywood-style ending. While not offensive, and with a good cast, this enjoyable movie is not particularly memorable. An enjoyable, if forgettable, experience.

DVD Review: (3.5) Suprisingly Warm and Artfully Done
Summary: 3 Stars

I can't vouch for the historical accuracy of the film, but in terms of capturing the spirit of Jane Austen, at least with regards to the fiction, this movie does a remarkable job. In many ways, the movie runs parallel with "Pride and Prejudice" and it really is a lot of fun to see some conjecture (I believe, although this may be perfectly based on fact) as to how many things entered her novel. The movie reminds me of Shakespeare in Love in that meta-textual sort of way. For fans of Austen or of a good period piece, this movie will entertain.

DVD Review: Good movie
Summary: 5 Stars

This was a gift for my wife and she loved it. She's watched it several times now.

DVD Review: Amazing!
Summary: 5 Stars

This movie is now one of my favorites. I have to admit that I am big fan of Jane Austen's books and that I saw a lot of things in the movie that were true. There were so many things in the movie and that was in her real life that she had used in her books. Examples include Mr. LeFroy was the true Mr. Darcy, her sister, Cassandra, she used as the basis of Jane, Elizabeth's sister in Pride and Prejudice and even the proposal of Mr. Warren at the end of the movie mirrors the proposal of Mr.Elton in Emma.
This movie was fantastic, it may have been a bit extravagent to the truth, but still there was plenty of truth in it. Along with a great cast, Becoming Jane had a beautiful composition of music that went perfectly in the movie.

Description of Becoming Jane

Anne Hathaway (THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA THE PRINCESS DIARIES) gives a radiant performance as a young love-struck Jane Austen in the witty and engaging romantic comedy BECOMING JANE from Miramax Films. It's the untold romance that inspired the novels of one of the world's most celebrated authors. When the dashing Tom Lefroy (James McAvoy THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND) a reckless and penniless lawyer-to-be enters Jane's life he offends the emerging writer's sense and sensibility. Soon their clashing egos set off sparks that ignite a passionate romance and fuel Jane's dream of doing the unthinkable -- marrying for love. BECOMING JANE also starring the acclaimed Maggie Smith James Cromwell and Julie Walters is an enchanting and imaginative film you'll fall head over heels for.System Requirements:Running Time: 120 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA/LOVE & ROMANCE Rating: PG UPC: 786936731927 Manufacturer No: 05410400

Like Moli?re, which was released in theaters around the same time, Becoming Jane isn't a conventional biopic. Instead, Julian Jarrold (White Teeth) expands on events from Jane Austen's life that may have shaped her fiction. To his credit, he doesn't stray too far from the facts. In 1795, 20-year-old Jane (Anne Hathaway with believable British accent) is an aspiring author. Her parents (Julie Walters and James Cromwell) married for love, and money is tight. They hope to see their youngest daughter make a more lucrative match, and there's a besotted local, Mr. Wisley (Laurence Fox, son of actor James Fox), who would be happy to oblige. Unfortunately, Jane isn't interested. Then, she meets brash law student Tom (The Last King of Scotland's James McAvoy), while he's staying with relatives in rural Hampshire. As in many Austen novels, it isn't love at first sight--but rather irritation. Just as affection begins to bloom, Tom has to return to London, and Wisley, whose financial prospects are superior, proposes. To complicate matters, Tom's uncle (Ian Richardson in his final performance) disapproves of the outspoken young lady just as much as Wisley's aunt (Maggie Smith, lending the proceedings some subtle humor). Had Austen penned the script, Tom and Wisley would be combined into one person, but life doesn't work that way--and nor does Becoming Jane. Though Jarrold's effort may not be as swoon-worthy as Joe Wright's Pride and Prejudice, it remains true to the spirit of the author's work. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

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