Impressive cast. Impeccable acting. This story of unhappy love, however, feels all too familiar, too predictable to be the basis of a great film. That is not to say that it's not worth watching (it is), but to me it's no more than a 6 out of 10.
Becoming Jane does, however, put Jane Austen's novels in a context that adds to the understanding and appreciation of them. Living in a time when convention and family obligations consistently got in the way of true love, it makes perfect sense that the famous author never married, and that she wrote books reflecting these themes. And while we like to think that those times are behind us, it's worth remembering that in several parts of the world they're not.
Becoming Jane does, however, put Jane Austen's novels in a context that adds to the understanding and appreciation of them. Living in a time when convention and family obligations consistently got in the way of true love, it makes perfect sense that the famous author never married, and that she wrote books reflecting these themes. And while we like to think that those times are behind us, it's worth remembering that in several parts of the world they're not.