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Becoming Jane

Rated PG for brief nudity and mild language.

PG 120min.
Drama, Romance
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Events from the life of the author Jane Austen inspired this romantic historical drama, which speculates of a romance that may have had a significant impact on her life and work. Twenty-year-old Jane Austen (Anne Hathaway) is the daughter of Rev. Read More
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Jane Austen
Tom Lefroy
Mrs. Austen
Reverend Austin
Lady Gresham
Cassandra Austen
Eliza De Feuillide
Mr. Wisley
Judge Langlois
Henry Austen

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September 26, 2011
retireevelyn30
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Did any one knew that Jane was not wear historically underwear under her long white night gown she was wear g-string at the time when she got up?
August 13, 2008
nclark591
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Far from historically accurate..but who cares? it was cute, funny , and charming, much like the beautiful james mcavoy...and surprisingly, it did not follow the typical cliche hollywood endings..definitely recommend it.
July 28, 2008
Ldycourtesan16
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This has become one of my all time favorite movies. Anne Hathaway is flawless and James McAvoy now takes his place as one of the best British actors I have ever seen. To complain about a two second barely visible nude scene is patently absurd. This movie was absorbing from beginning to end. The love story broke my heart and all and all was a beautiful, beautiful movie. I have bought it and
May 22, 2008
beck5454
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I loved the movie theme, scnnery and dialogue, but was angry with the PG rating since they was bare rear end nudity of men taking a splash in a lake. It was unnecessary and didn't fit with the tone of the movie. It had nothing whatsoever to do with the plot and appeared put it because the movie makers thought we wanted it. However, in the theatre there was a collective gasp from the audience. It
May 22, 2008
trianacenter
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This remake was horrible. John Carpenter should never have given permission to that shock rock freak of a man Zombie to redo his masterpiece. All Zombie knows is blood and gore. He doesnt know acting because none of the actors could act. The girl that played Laurie Strode su Trust me. Go and watch the original one. It is much better.
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