cathmom Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Are they any good? Suitable for preteen girls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Governess Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I've seen Becoming Jane. There is brief nudity - you see two men from the back jumping into a river. A few scenes are in a club with boxing and some prostitutes walk around and offer the men wine and sit on their laps, etc. and there is some kissing going on. Jane's brother courts an older widow and they sleep together before they are married (this happens offscreen). The man that Jane falls in love with is in training to be a lawyer and he's a boxer and has a "reputation" - he is sent to the country by his uncle to keep him out of trouble in London. You see him in early scenes hanging out in the club and leaving with/kissing some women. Jane's character is great. She is confident, headstrong, passionate, and refuses to marry for money. Much like Elizabeth in Pride and Prejudice. She makes a heartbreaking choice in the movie that emphasizes her strong morals and unselfishness. I think she is a good role model. I loved the movie!! I thought it was very romantic and I thought that James McAvoy was very charming as the love interest. Hope that helps you with your decision. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristineinKS Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I've seen "Becoming Jane" & it is very good, quite suitable for a preteen girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillary in KS Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I've seen both. Both were depressing, though that's because Miss Austen's life ended so soon and so sadly. I don't remember anything that would dissuade me from showing it to preteen girls. But if I were showing them to, say, a group of other people's girls, I would preview it, just to be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 So funny that you posted this...I am listening to the soundtrack right now! Love it! Love the movie and am planning to watch it again tonight. As far as your dd viewing it, I think lovelearnandlive hit all the spots that are "questionable". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Just remembered another scene...at the beginning the mom and dad are in bed and she makes some snide comment and the dad decides to prove her wrong and goes "under the covers". She "resists" but then "gives in" as it becomes pleasurable. Doesn't last long, but it is definitely not just a "I bet her husband is tickling her" type of thing. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenKitty Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I've seen both and Becoming Jane was too depressing for me. You could always watch them first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I didn't like Becoming Jane at all because it was so Hollywoodized, but I really liked Miss Austen Regrets despite how sad it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maria/ME Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Agree w/Word Girl on Becoming Jane. Very Hollywood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Have to agree with the depressing part which is why I never watch the end anymore. Up to then, it is a great love story. And yes, very Hollywood. But, if you can forget that it is "suppose" to be about Jane Austen, then it can be enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Reviews from the Jane Austen society for both movies are here http://www.janeausten.co.uk/magazine/index.ihtml?id=24&step=2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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