Becoming Jane (2007)

I do love the romance of Austen novels. I'm also a teeny bit crazy for James McAvoy, a fellow I think embodies mischievous charm. In short, I expected to enjoy, maybe even LOVE, this fictionalization of Jane Austen's life despite the fact that I'm not a fan of Anne Hathaway (yes, she's got gorgeous eyes and flawless skin, but I find her rather bleh).

But I didn't. The romance was dull, the drama was too meandering, and the humor was barely there. I wanted wit and passion -- instead I was served up a Pride & Prejudice light with a bummer of an ending. Why bother?

C