Becoming Jane

I was sort of hoping that a movie about Jane Austen wouldn’t necessarily be like her books. And of course, I counted on the fact that she had to draw inspiration from somewhere. But after watching this movie it looked like Jane Austen was a completely dull goose girl who was saved from the clutches of greyness, tediousness, and British sensitivity by a brave lad James McAvoy who didn’t resist rebellious thoughts and thus tried to turn Jane into a whore. In vain. Jane Austen will always be a saint. Plus, there is the fact that Anne Hathaway can never portray her again. (01/09/2017)

Julian Jarrold appeared to me in 2007 as a saving star and I will never stop being disappointed that he later retreated to less shining television projects. Although from the first moment I see that Anne Hathaway is somewhat forcibly fitted into Keira Knightley's position and the whole concept leans heavily on Pride and Prejudice several times, it doesn't matter. Becoming Jane is an intimate, self-contained and beautifully done biographical adaptation. When I look at other reviews, it warms me even more that its magic came only to me. (02/05/2009)

After the great adaptation of the book "Pride and Prejudice," I thought that a film about Jane Austen's life would be similar. Strong characters, beautiful setting, excellent treatment in terms of credibility. As for the costumes, there is practically nothing to criticize. The period is captured wonderfully, the costumes simply beautiful. But that's where it ends. Strong characters are a bit lacking here, they are mostly portrayed. James McAvoy is a pleasant guy, as I have said before, but his face is still a bit childish and it's difficult to believe in him as a hard-to-reach hero, unlike when he shows his emotions. That's better. Anne Hathaway as Jane Austen is in a similar position. She is not bad, but she is a hesitant heroine, while Keira Knightley had the audacity that made her a truly strong woman. Anne is still a bit weak. Why do I keep comparing both movies? Primarily because they have a lot in common in terms of plot, although it is true that the finale is different in both cases. "Becoming Jane" is supposed to be a biographical film, but it is still more focused on the romantic note. We are not really watching a credible biographical film, but just another version of some of the main character's books. More: http://www.filmovy-denik.cz/2012/11/deja-vu-fred-claus-oko-dravce-penelope.html (03/02/2013)