Becoming Jane

Their love story was her greatest inspiration.


Becoming Jane
This film takes a look at a romance which the famous British novelist, Jane Austen, had in her early twenties. She fell for a roguish Irish law student, better at partying than studying. He had an immense influence on her later development, and served as a role model for one of her famous male characters.

120 minutes.
Parental Guidance.
Biographical, Drama, Romance, Female interest, On the art circuit

Not currently showing on the local cinema circuit.

If only my life was as romantic as my novels...
If only my life was as romantic as my novels...

Credits

Cast
Anne Hathaway, James McAvoy, Julie Walters, James Cromwell, Maggie Smith, Joe Anderson
Director
Julian Jarrold
ScreenplayKevin Hood, Sarah Williams
MusicAdrian Johnston
CinematographyEigil Bryld
EditingEmma E. Hickox
Sound formatsDolby Digital, DTS
SoundtrackAvailable
Made in2007
Produced by2 Entertain, BBC Films, Blueprint Pictures, Bórd Scannán na hÉireann, Ecosse Films, Octagon Films, Scion Films Limited, UK Film Council

Official Site | IMDB page
Trailer: Medium




Ratings

Scale (Max)20

What the Critics say

Cape Argus / The Star
Theresa Smith quote iconA swooing period drama.
10
Die Burger
Jeanne Hugo quote icon'n Mooi, vermaaklike prent.
10
Cape Times
Carina Chocano quote iconJane Austen, but not as we know her.
5
iAfrica.com
Rebekah Kendal quote iconA poignant and witty tribute to one of greatest writers in English literature.
18
Mail & Guardian
Shaun de Waal
12
The Citizen
Annette Bayne quote iconWit, wordplay and, maybe, the real Mr Darcy?
14
Sunday Times
Barry Ronge quote iconIt's a solid, old-fashioned literary romance, beautifully acty and cleverly written.
15
24.com
Alistair Fairweather quote iconAn altogether pleasant film, made with great affection and with all the best intentions.
10
BBC
Stella Papamichael quote iconThis remains a most agreeable cinematic portrait.
10
Metacritic.com
5 critics
12
Rottentomatoes critics
26 critics
12
Rottentomatoes tomatometer
Tomatometer
13

What the People say

Internet
960 Netizens quote iconStumbled and fell on an excess of endings
14

Average .. 60%

12




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