Product: Becoming Jane [Blu-ray] (2007)
Rating: 5.0
"Becoming Jane" 2007/08 A Perfect Jane Austen story (BEWARE 2011 EDITION)
FIRST: BUY MIRAMAX 2007/08 VERSION IF YOU WANT SUBTITLES. THE "ECHO BRIDGE, 2011" VERSION IS INFERIOR IN THIS SENSE AT LEAST.I received the wrong print, even though I was careful to discern the difference and choose the Miramax '07/'08 version. I always order only subtitled versions---especially of English films---so I can be assured not to miss something due to accent or slight hearing difficulty.NOW---I LOVE THIS FILM. I'VE YET TO FIND A FLAW IN ANY ASPECT OF IT. I GIVE IT FIVE STARS BECAUSE IT'S PERFECT JANE AUSTEN----EVEN THOUGH IT'S NOT!!!The acting, direction, locations, exquisite attention to every detail are lavishly performed/produced. ANNE HATHAWAY & JAMES MCAVOY ARE JUST SUPERB!!I've seen it several times and just cannot imagine it being made better. IT'S THE BEST JANE AUSTEN THAT ISN'T; AND, IF IT WERE, IT'D BE ONE OF JANE'S BEST!! I simply adore this film. It's actually precious to me; wets my eyes--in the loveliest way--every time I see it. Even the sadness has the sweetness of a VERY satisfying ending---makes one sigh and smile. (Hope I've not spoiled anything---after all, Jane-stories a loved for their sweet endings.)Can barely believe the petty criticisms, here and there among reviews, for Anne's accent not being English enough, or whatever. Who cares?!!? To me it's not even noticeable. Enjoy this absolutly charming, if a bit bittersweet, true-love story with the abandon of trust that ---well---that I recommend it whole heartedly! :]Bill of Evergreen, ColoradoPS: Make up a big pot of English tea and some tasty scones or muffins to go with it. I just can't help feeling a nice glow, even an hour after watching it. B'bye.