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| Category | Dramas DVDs, Comedies Movies, Romance Videos, Romantic Comedy, Historical, Writers, Authors | | Starring | Anne Hathaway, James McAvoy, James Cromwell, Maggie Smith, Julie Walters, Helen McCrory | | Director | Julian Jarrold | | Composer | Adrian Johnston | | Director of Photography | Eigil Bryld | | Producer | Graham Broadbent, Douglas Rae, Robert Bernstein | | Screenwriter | Kevin Hood, Sarah Williams |
Blockbuster star Anne Hathaway portrays a young Jane Austen in love in the imaginative and witty romantic comedy about the great untold romance that inspired one of English literature's most celebrated authors. Hathaway leads an all-star cast, including James McAvoy, Dame Maggie Smith, James Cromwell and Julie Walters in this enchanting tale of sense and sensibility, pride and prejudice, aspiration and inspiration as an eligible young woman of the early 19th century dreams of doing the unthinkable - marrying for love. BECOMING JANE is based on an incident in the life of the beloved writer Jane Austen, and follows the real-life romance that inspired her classic novels. Like many of her heroines, Jane (Anne Hathaway, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA) is bright, strong-willed, and unwilling to marry merely for money, even though her family is struggling financially. Though many of her friends wish her to pair up with the nephew of a rich woman (Maggie Smith, HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX), Jane wants something more. When she meets the Irish rogue Tom Lefroy (James McAvoy, THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND), she initially can't stand him, but their romance blooms, serving as the inspiration for PRIDE AND PREJUDICE.
Director Julian Jarrold (KINKY BOOTS) is no stranger to literary fare. Though BECOMING JANE is only his second feature film, he directed several productions for British television, including GREAT EXPECTATIONS, CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, and WHITE TEETH. At times, BECOMING JANE feels exactly as it should: a long-lost Austen novel that's just been rediscovered. The themes and characters here seem familiar, as they've appeared in Austen's work many times. There's the devoted father, difficult mother, loving sister, and, of course, the charming young man with whom the protagonist initially clashes but later falls for. As Tom, McAvoy proves he deserves the attention he received for roles in THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND and STARTER FOR TEN. He's the perfect choice for a romantic lead in an Austen film, taking his place next to Matthew McFadyen in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE and Hugh Grant in SENSE AND SENSIBILITY. As Austen, Hathaway exudes intelligence and energy, playing exactly the sort of woman who appeared in the writer's work. For those who can't wait for the next adaptation of Austen's work to arrive, BECOMING JANE is an engaging look at the writer's life and love. Theatrical Release: August 3, 2007 (Limited) Becoming Jane Reviews: 3 stars out of 5 -- "It's notable for some lovely country scenery, directorial lightness of touch and a stellar supporting cast..."-- Jason Caro, Ultimate DVD "BECOMING JANE has a burnished feminine sadness, and the director, Julian Jarrold, gives it a creamy-dark visual flow....Hathaway makes you feel her lust for words..." -- Grade: B-- Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly 3.5 out of 4 -- "Hathaway is terrific as Austen....She delivers the sparkling dialogue, by screenwriter Kevin Hood, with just the right nuance and verve."-- Claudia Puig, USA Today "BECOMING JANE is a triumph for Anne Hathaway....She and Mr. McAvoy inject a keen intelligence into the couple's verbal jousts, along with romantic chemistry."-- Stephen Holden, New York Times 3 stars out of 5 -- "With Home Counties accent firmly in place, Anne Hathaway makes a feisty Jane Austen..."-- Ceri Thomas, Total Film Becoming Jane | List Price | $19.99 (You save $5.00) | | Studio | Buena Vista Home Entertainment | | Orig Year | 2007 | | DVD Encoding | Region 1 | | All Time Sales Rank |  13435  | | CD Universe Part number | 7571273 | | Catalog number | 05410400 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Feb 12, 2008 | | Rating | PG (MPAA) | | Rating Reason | for brief nudity and mild language | | Running Time | 120 Minutes | | Additional Info | Widescreen; Dubbed; Subtitled | | Movie Details | Color; Widescreen; Dubbed; Subtitled |
Becoming Jane Movie Review Average Rating: (3 out of 5 stars)  An engrossing movie
Becoming jane is a mellodrama,that expressed the tempious relationship of our beloved author(Jane Austin).in the movie her life style was admirred by the ememinent actress(hathaway).who was ambitioned in marrying for love,not for wealth.her family expecialy the mother was very lugobrious about this.jane fell in love with cherming effervescient young man tom, who was depending on his uncle(lan richardson)a george under sercomstancies he rejected toms purposal to jane.this made their reletionship difficult until when tom realized that he is ready to give up every thing for his love.but jane sacrificed her love for toms family because he doesnt have enoof incom and all his family depends on his income.
Submitted by hummoriousflow (manhathan NY USA.)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 2 found this helpful.  "Becoming Jane": Cannot wait for DVD
I saw "Becoming Jane" at the theater, and I cannot wait for it to become available on DVD (and have been asked to be notified by CD Universe when it becomes available!). I cannot believe that the studio that produced "Becoming Jane" did not bring out the DVD in time for Christmas 2007.
A big blunder on their part.
The movie is excellent, and I believe that it captures the spirit of Jane Austen and her life. Anne Hathaway is accompanied by a magnificent cast. A winner on all counts.
Submitted by thomas (Columbus, Georgia, USA)
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the best of 2007.
my grandaughter and i both enjoyed this special movie very calming and gentle in a world of rage.
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My daughter and I saw the movie a few times and loved it !
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Becoming Jane DVD Region 1
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Anamorphic Widescreen -
1.85
Full Frame -
1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English, Spanish
Subtitles - French, Spanish - Optional
Additional Release Material:
Deleted Scenes
Audio Commentary
Featurette: DISCOVERING THE REAL JANE AUSTEN
Pop Up Facts - BECOMING JANE Pop Up Facts & Footnotes
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