BECOMING JANE

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Jane Austin’s real-life inspiration for writing "Pride and Prejudice" is the subject of this temperamental period piece with Anne Hathaway fairly miscast as the young would-be author whose romantic sensibilities are ruffled by Tom Lefroy (James McAvoy), an Irish lawyer-in-training.

Tom’s under class social standing proves a bridge too far in spite of Jane’s deepening affection for the man that her family firmly rejects.

James McAvoy shines in the role of a good-hearted rogue.

Director Julian Jarrold ("Kinky Boots") depicts 18^th-century England with a convincing less-is-more approach.

The picture delivers an emotional zinger during its outro that solidifies the otherwise underdeveloped narrative.

Rated PG. 120 mins.