Becoming Jane

Somehow you assume that the newly-contrived yarn will be a poor pastiche inevitably shown up by the verbal dexterity of the original.....Wisely, the movie shies away from making too many conclusions about their purported relationship.... ... Full Review

So, while there is little that is fresh in this costume drama, it is well done and Anne Hathaway makes a delightful Jane, who is unafraid to defy convention. The film certainly looks beautiful with its manicured gardens, gorgeous landscapes, authentic costumes and detailed production design. ... Full Review

Anne Hathaway Steals Show in Slow, Stuffy 'Becoming Jane....Becoming Jane" is slow, stuffy -....My concern with "Becoming Jane" is how much it flirts with falling victim to its own contradictions..... ... Full Review

This movie, though, wonderful, does not end the way everyone would hope. I thought it was a great movie and i'm not big into old fashion movies. Reviewer: Anonymous (14 years old), Date: April 13, 2008 I say: great movie... I loved this movie. ... Full Review

The DVD has a crisp look that enhances some of the nice scenery and period costumes used. There are tons of beautiful scenery and costumes. This is actually a very good idea, but the execution is somewhat uneven. ... Full Review

How these two deserve their triumphant, happy ending! The loosely biographical script is a charmer; the supporting cast (Julie Walters, Maggie Smith, James Cromwell) is top-drawer; and Anne Hathaway , with her coltish beauty and frank demeanor, is a welcome Jane. ... Full Review

Combine these issues with balls (the dancing kind), death, sisters, love, heartache, fame, humor, and you've got a fantastic film that really shows you what true love is like. Tom and Jane find that they often clash, but do so intelligently and both become quietly excited to have met someone that they believe don't conform to society's norm. ... Full Review

Watching Becoming Jane feels strongly akin to turning the pages of her second novel, "Pride and Prejudice". Much of the film's strongest points feature Anne Hathaway, as the then bubbly Jane Austen, scribbling notes and lines on parchment as she pensively ponders her authorial direction. ... Full Review

Needless to say, young Tom coincidentally moves in next door to the Austens, and he and Jane take an immediate dislike for one another. ... Full Review

And while "Becoming Jane" doesn't quite have the spark or magical feeling that we get from those other biographical movies--or even the best adaptations of the author's novels, for that matter--Anne Hathaway makes a fine Jane Austen, and "Becoming Jane" is still a solid period film. ... Full Review