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  Written August 28, 2007

  Becoming movies with integrity

  by susanmbeyer

  So glad to see such movies being produced. America's youth is inundated with movies full of violence, sleeze, crude language, romantizing of sex, drugs. My husband and I don't go to R-rated movies and have walked out on many PG-13 (that should have been rated R). Nice to find a movie of the calibur of Becoming Jane. It actually teaches some history! People's lives (biographies) are far more interesting than meandering through the vivid and perverse fantasies of movie producers who don't have a real clue as to what America wants or needs. We need more uplifting movies, more movies about integrity, kindness, sacrificial love and especially faith. My 2 cents.

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  Written August 10, 2007

  Becoming Jane Review

  by zeech11

  The movie was inspiring. The plot actually started taking twists into directions that I could not even guess what ould happn next. I loved it.

  • 7 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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  Written August 17, 2007

  Sad but Good

  by romance girl

  I love romantic movies and novels. Jane Austen is one of the most profound writers that ever lived. I was sooooo excited to see this movie, but left the theater feeling really sad. It starts off kind of slow and cheesy, but then becomes this mature look on love and loss. As the movie progressed it was a beautiful, yet haunting depiction of what it's like to find yourself truly in love. I thought it was a very realistic look at falling in love. If Jane Austen really did experience love in this way, then this movie really can touch the heart of women of all ages. Go see this movie, but know that you may leave the theater feeling like your heart has been broken along with Jane's.

  • 6 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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  Written August 17, 2007

  amazing!

  by shana688

  honestly i am very surprised this movie has not made more money in the box office, the acting is absolutely amazing, the story line perfect and the humor just right. One of the few movies i have see 4 times in the span of 2 and a half weeks!

  • 5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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  Written August 26, 2007

  A MUST SEE for any Austenite / Anglophile

  by Blondana

  As a true Austen lover and a frequent traveler to England, I went into this this VERY skeptical as I just could not picture Anne Hathaway playing a period role such as this. I have to say she was exceptional and not once did I find myself noticing that she was "trying to act" English - I was that into the movie. I also was worried as I had heard it was based on truth - but that a lot had been assumed. It did not go to far with this and most of what was covered "could" have happened as we know so little of her life. The questions of how close she and Mr Lafoy actually were is still unanswered. The scenery is gorgeous, the costumes divine and the chemistry between James McAvoy and Anne Hathaway is incredible. I have never seen him before and my daughter and I both have serious crushes on him now! He is a very good actor. Great to see Ian Richardson one last time as well. BRAVO!

  • 5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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  Written August 5, 2007

  "Did you believe it"

  by wthayer210

  I am not much of a technical specialist regarding what makes a movie good or bad but a friend told me how to be a good judge of a movie. Simpley statement ;"Did you believe it". I believed everything I saw and heard in "Becoming Jane" The acting is subperb-Ann Hathaway is surely to get an Academy Award nomination for her portrail of Jane Austen as well as the other actors for supporting roles. You would think a love story set in 18th century England and Ireland would be slow and boring. Not so this movie; I felt myself gripping my seat to wait for what would happen next in this thrilling love story. It is nice to see a good, holesome family movie being made which attracts all types and ages of viewers. I highly recomment this move to all

  • 6 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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  Written August 7, 2007

  delightful

  by create_art

  A fan of Jane Austin books and movies, I was not disappointed with Becoming Jane. It did not matter if the story was not the true tale of her life; the movie allowed my imagination to consider the possiblity. The eras quirks of language, manners, culture and romanticism were all present and I was transported for a couple hours to another life. Perhaps the writing was not as good as Jane Austin's own and the the accents were not spot-on for every word...they were enough that my imagination could do the rest. A delightful movie.

  • 5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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  Written August 11, 2007

  Engrossing if not groundbreaking

  by charlesives

  Although probably fictional, the movie reveals some tantalizing correspondences between Jane Austen's life and her most famous novel, Pride and Prejudice. Ann Hathaway is charming but not quite up to the part. Still, the movie is worth seeing if you are one of the many Pride and Prejudice junkies.

  • 6 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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  Written August 5, 2007

  It is better to have loved and lost then to have never loved at all...

  by doodledish

  I think this movie was amazing it is very hard to make me cry because of a movie but this one accomplished it. Some people may say that this movie is not good because it does not have a happy ending but life doesn't have a happy ending or at least the ending you want. this movie had an ending that was considerate realistic and in my mind happy. I am a firm believer that it is better to have loved and lost then to have never loved at all and this movie is a testament to that.

  • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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  Written August 29, 2007

  !8th Century Romance

  by kittyfan

  The story of Jane Austen was a romantic tale during the late eighteenth century. Morality and appropriateness was highly prized and would affect ultimate decisions by individuals. The movie took a comment from Chief Justice Lefroy and made the passionate, though reserved, love story into what it may or may not have actually been. Anyway, the acting was superb and the plot touching. Anne Hathaway and James McAvoy were excellent as the romantic duo. The mores of the times were deftly presented. The twentieth century and twenty-first century have much to learn from this time, however, it is great to live in a less repressed society

  • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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  Written August 8, 2007

  Becoming Jane

  by lainzy

  An excellent made movie. I've seen it twice and surprised myself at how touched I've been by this story of Jane Austen's life. Not only could I relate to her experiences, but found the movie cathartic and therapeutic as well -I cried buckets - both times. One better understands where she was coming from and of why she wrote what she wrote in all her books, most of which I've read. Thank you for making this movie.

  • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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  Written September 24, 2007

  A Must See if you love Jane Austen

  by Italia

  This movie is clearly a romaticized version of Ms. Austen's reality (if you have read any of her biographies) however that aside, it is beautifully made, wonderfully acted and a very enjoyable film. For me, it was better than the last remake of Pride & Prefjudice, not as a biography but as a film that brought her work and her voice back out to the big screen with a twist. The scene where Tom proclaims his love, I think Jane herself would have been proud of. Really enjoyed it and heard many people leaving the theater saying that they wanted to read her books. I highly recommend Persuasion.

  • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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  Written August 4, 2007

  Profound movie

  by Miosdove

  I have to say that whenever theres a movie that touch my heart I do tend to have tears running through my eyes, but on this movie it really was different. My all went to this movie and in the end I ended crying more than usual. Such love they had for each other, Tom an Jane. And they weren't able to be together due to circumstances that made them choose another decision that wasn't the one they hoped. Is like they were telling somewhat my story and I'm sure many of you have been through similar events as the one Jane had. Up to this day I wonder if my life will in the long run turn to be as Tom and Jane's fate. We make choices due to the events that are facing us. We think of others more than we think for ourselves in many ways, this make us human and considerate. This movie should go see.

  • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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  Written August 7, 2007

  Cents and Sensibilities

  by kolchak2

  The lovely Anne Hathaway, the iconic Maggie Smith, and the reliable James Cromwell combine to make this movie watchable, but despite the considerable charm and talent of the cast, it never rises above that; watchable. Jane's love interest, Mr. Lefroy, doesn't possess evidence of the character, wit, or physical presence that would make him a worthy interest for the complex Jane. Instead, he (and Jane's brother) are portrayed as lay-about whore mongers without the scruples of decency, but who the audience is expected to love merely because they are attracted to Jane or women in her household. The script gives us nothing in terms of convincing transformation for these shallow gentlemen, so the "great romance" of Ms. Austin is left looking more like an irresponsible teen crush than the deep, soul-entangling connection it is obvious the director wanted us to see. Jane's rich, but bland suitor is well played and intriguing but underutilized. Save your cents and sensibilities-Rent it.

  • 4 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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  Written May 4, 2008

  AWESOME!!

  by MOVIEMOM26

  MY NEW FAV MOVIE! NO FAIRY TALE MAKE BELIEVE STORY LINE. FELT LIKE A REAL GIRL LIVING REAL LIFE WITH ALL THE HARSHNESS. REALLY GOOD MOVIE!!! RECOMMEND TO ALL!!

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