SummaryBecoming Jane is the story of the great, untold romance that inspired a young Jane Austen. Willful and spirited, Jane is not ready to be tied down to anything but her writing. That is until she meets Tom Lefroy, a charming rogue from London who spends more time drinking and socializing than on his law studies. (Miramax Films)
Directed By:Julian Jarrold
Written By:Jane Austen, Kevin Hood, Sarah Williams
Becoming Jane
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Mixed or Average
55
User score
Generally Favorable
6.5
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88
If one were to fuse the literary sensibility of Jane Austen with the fanciful imaginative license of "Shakespeare in Love," what would emerge would likely be the charming tale Becoming Jane.
75
Becoming Jane has a burnished feminine sadness, and the director, Julian Jarrold, gives it a creamy-dark visual flow.
63
Movies about artists play fast and loose with truth, but this is a hoot.
60
As the proud, independent young author, Hathaway is both subdued and alluring--it's her most mature performance. The movie goes down easy, but there's a thin line here: is this an homage or a parasite?
50
Its weaknesses are clumsy plotting and a less-than-satisfying ending.
50
The film tries to squeeze Austen into one of her novels, and the peg doesn't fit.
40
It's neither very original nor very convincing. "Shakespeare in Love" did something similar by casting its writer protagonist as the hero of a story he himself might have written, but Becoming Jane lacks that movie's wit and playfulness.
User score
Generally Favorable
6.5
61% Positive
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This film brings Jane Austen's story to life through spectacular performances and cinematography. A faithful adaptation of the life of Jane Austen that succeeds in telling her story of love and loss and how she came be the outstanding writer of many beloved novels.
Production Company:
- HanWay Films
- UK Film Council
- Bord Scannán na hÉireann / The Irish Film Board
- Ecosse Films
- Blueprint Pictures
- Scion Films
- Octagon Films
- 2 Entertain Films
- BBC Film
- Irish Film Industry
- National Lottery through UK Film Council
Release Date:Aug 3, 2007
Duration:2 h
Rating:PG
Tagline:Becoming a woman. Becoming a legend.
Awards
Irish Film and Television Awards
• 3 Nominations
Heartland International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
People's Choice Awards, USA
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
