Description (continued...) though her family is struggling financially. Though many of her friends wish her to pair up with the nephew of a rich woman (Maggie Smith, HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX), Jane wants something more. When she meets the Irish rogue Tom Lefroy (James McAvoy, THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND), she initially can’t stand him, but their romance blooms, serving as the inspiration for PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. Director Julian Jarrold (KINKY BOOTS) is no stranger to literary fare. Though BECOMING JANE is only his second feature film, he directed several productions for British television, including GREAT EXPECTATIONS, CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, and WHITE TEETH. At times, BECOMING JANE feels exactly as it should: a long-lost Austen novel that’s just been rediscovered. The themes and characters here seem familiar, as they’ve appeared in Austen’s work many times. There’s the devoted father, difficult mother, loving sister, and, of course, the charming young man with whom the protagonist initially clashes but later falls for. As Tom, McAvoy proves he deserves the attention he received for roles in THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND and STARTER FOR TEN. He’s the perfect choice for a romantic lead in an Austen film, taking his place next to Matthew McFadyen in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE and Hugh Grant in SENSE AND SENSIBILITY. As Austen, Hathaway exudes intelligence and energy, playing exactly the sort of woman who appeared in the writer’s work. For those who can’t wait for the next adaptation of Austen’s work to arrive, BECOMING JANE is an engaging look at the writer’s life and love. Country of Origin: USA Reviews "BECOMING JANE has a burnished feminine sadness, and the director, Julian Jarrold, gives it a creamy-dark visual flow....Hathaway makes you feel her lust for words..." -- Grade: B Entertainment Weekly | 08/10/2007 | p.48 3.5 out of 4 -- "Hathaway is terrific as Austen....She delivers the sparkling dialogue, by screenwriter Kevin Hood, with just the right nuance and verve." USA Today | 08/03/2007 | p.11D "BECOMING JANE is a triumph for Anne Hathaway....She and Mr. McAvoy inject a keen intelligence into the couple's verbal jousts, along with romantic chemistry." New York Times | 08/03/2007 | p.E4 3 stars out of 5 -- "With Home Counties accent firmly in place, Anne Hathaway makes a feisty Jane Austen..." Total Film | 10/01/2007 | p.127 3 stars out of 5 -- "It's notable for some lovely country scenery, directorial lightness of touch and a stellar supporting cast..." Ultimate DVD | 10/01/2007 | p.121 Full Cast and Crew Director: Julian Jarrold Starring: Anne Hathaway, James McAvoy, Julie Walters, James Cromwell, Helen McCrory, Maggie Smith Screenwriter: Sarah Williams, Kevin Hood Producer: Graham Broadbent, Robert Bernstein, Douglas Rae Director of Photography: Eigil Bryld Composer: Adrian Johnston Release Information Color: Color Runtime: 120 min. Dubbed Language: Spanish Original Language: English Subtitled Language: French Subtitled Language: Spanish © Buena Vista Home Entertainment DVD Features DVD Features: Region 1 Keep Case Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English, Spanish, Subtitles - French, Spanish - Optional Additional Release Material: Audio Commentary, Deleted Scenes, Featurette - DISCOVERING THE REAL JANE AUSTEN, Pop Up Facts - BECOMING JANE Pop Up Facts & Footnotes Production Notes Theatrical Release: August 3, 2007 (Limited)
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