Becoming Jane (2007)

Arriving on the heels of Joe Wright’s excellent adaptation of Pride & Prejudice, on paper Becoming Jane couldn’t have a safer design if it were a Volvo: the story of how England’s most famous authoress fell in love and discovered her artistic mojo. So far, so MORE. Feminist critics might take exception to the idea that the inspiration for Austen’s success stemmed from a stymied heart, while literary scholars may bleat about liberties taken and history imagined. But for thousands of love-hungry couples seeking a mutually agreeable reason to cuddle up at the flicks, it’s terrific – eye candy for blokes and girls alike, with a smartly sneaking sense of the reality of relationships.

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