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...human tragedy" in the words of Waugh's tormented protagonist. The new film is directed by British TV veteran Julian Jarrold, who also made "Becoming Jane," the so-so Jane Austen -in-love biopic starring Anne Hathaway ......
... and James Cromwell also appear. DVD extras: "making-of" documentary; audio commentary by director Julian Jarrold and cast members; deleted scenes. *** (PG: AS, N, P)...
...Williams and Hood substitute a dour rigidity for Austen's wry humor and elaborate verbal fireworks, and director Julian Jarrold ("Kinky Boots") matches their seriousness. At least the muted tone minimizes the melodrama. And the solid......
...special features created for the British release -- audio commentary by stars Edgerton, Ejiofor, Potts and director Julian Jarrold, four brief deleted scenes and a 15-minute making-of that focuses on the use of the real Kinky Boots factory......
... Like any formula genre film, "Kinky Boots'" success relies on its execution, which in the case of director Julian Jarrold, is supremely competent and controlled -- too much so at times. Knowing the premise, the audience can extrapolate......
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