They went there
We have become so accustomed now to the idea of the film Becoming Jane, which used to incite us to a state of boiling righteous rage, that we have slipped into a kind of dozy state, rather like Lady Bertram after a hearty dinner.
“The film will bring attention to Jane and her work!” we are told.
“Yes, that’s certainly true,” we reply, covering a ladylike yawn with a languid white hand.
“It will appeal to Young Persons, who will then go on to read her novels!”
“Oh, yes, certainly.” We stretch surreptitiously.
“It’s not dreadful, really; perhaps a bit romantic, but nothing out of the way.”
(Pug licks our nose as we snore softly.)
We admit we were encouraged by some recent articles that indicated the Powers That Be were not trying quite so hard to sell the idea that the story of the film was true.
See what happens when one lets one’s guard down for one little minute?
Miramax has revealed the poster for the U.S. release of Becoming Jane. Check out the log line:
“Their Love Story Was Her Greatest Inspiration”
So now we’re back to “Jane Austen’s genius only needed a man to make it flower?”
We really shall retire to Bedlam.
(And is she holding a fountain pen?)
ETA: Cinema Blend thinks the poster looks awfully familiar. Many AustenBlog readers noticed the UK poster’s similarity to another film’s poster.
