Becoming Jane

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Eye C An underrated movie that not too many people know about it, and this is sad, I like it a lot, I think that Anne makes a wonderful job once again. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/22/24 Full Review amelia n Even if it isn't a particularly history-focused portrayal of Austen, the story is very compelling, the characters rather well-rounded and the costumes and makeup - amazing. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review pj m Anything Austen is good. Love Laurence Fox. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member While the even-keeled temperament and moderate pacing is suitable to the genre (especially one heavily composed of romantic aspirations formulated by poised adolescents), I wasn't entirely enraptured by the story's presumed prospects. Perhaps the frail chemistry between Hathaway and McAvoy was to blame for the emotional discrepancy reflected in their characters? I failed to invest myself in the delicate relationship between their characters from the start. The actors, themselves, seemed ill-fitting; they couldn't effectively convey the sensibility and fragility of their characters in a manner that doesn't appear contrived. By the time their characters were experiencing the inherent tragedy found within their romance, I couldn't care less about the outcomes or consequences. If anything, I was relieved when it ultimately ended. That said, the failed romance is less impactful when you cannot invest in it. Hathaway and McAvoy, on their own, were quite moving. I was most captivated when they revealed, both, the flawed and passionate facets of their characters in scenes with other characters outside the key romantic scenes. There was something more juvenile and unrealistic about the romantic notions shared between the love interests that irked me and kept me from truly enjoying the more serenely romantic moments. I believe this has more to do with the performances given than the writing or the script itself. The tale may reflect life's greatest disappointments, but I didn't expect the actors to reflect it as well. However, I managed to enjoy many aspects of this film in spite of this major flaw, though. This is why I cannot judge it too harshly. I would recommend it to anyone in favour of classical love story tragedies. [C] -- 60% Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review robert p Too much decor and not enough history!!! Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Another lockdown date night film, and what an amazing surprise! How did I miss this gem of a film!! Loved it, totally engrossed in the storyline detailing the life of one of the most iconic writers to have ever breathed. Anne Hathaway is brilliant as the lead and all the supporting actors do a stellar job. A film I will definitely watch again, highly recommended! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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