Becoming Jane - Final Dance Scene

[@sk8085-b]

the first time i watched this scene i swear my heart skipped a bit when mcavoy unexpectedly entered

[@iiku2602]

Exactly same here haha

[@44Melinou]

Haha me too!

[@juliell2139]

His flirty eyes are the culprit.

[@marhec69]

@@juliell2139 and the smile!!! that smile!!

[@rugamialoe]

I don't know why I blush like an idiot everytime he enters the frame with that cheeky smile thing.

[@nixie6077]

I'm willing to bet A LOT of people's hearts skipped a beat when James McAvoy entered the scene. To me, this will always one of the top romantic scenes ever.

[@aoz307]

Agreed. 👍

[@sallymjmj750]

This scene takes my breath away. Now, as someone who has done some contradance, it would take some skill to break into an organized contradance already in process. And breathtaking, nonetheless.

[@Angela-xn4ne]

Pensa a quanto siano fortunati quelli che vedono questa scena per la prima volta senza sapere che McAvoy diventerà la loro ossessione🥲

[@lesymposie5256]

Yes!!! Great sequence, my gosh

[@iheartcello]

I just want a guy to look at me from across a ballroom in 18th century england is that too much to ask

[@Cloudipy]

iheartcello same !

[@tatianaurbankova]

I want the same !

[@isabellabuford9028]

Not at all. I want one myself! 😂

[@aesyahtalib530]

give me a hug, sister TT_TT

[@katebretush4433]

yes, so much

[@lacertus2753]

Watching this scene the first time, unaware of his forthcoming presence, almost gave me a heart attack.

[@tamaraalattiya4341]

haha me too

[@aienpotter82]

i thought i was the only one i was shocked till i get to a point that i was laughing and clapping by myself in front of my computer

[@Maria.Malarkey]

When I first watched it, I thought maybe she was fantasizing about him being there, imagining it was him she was dancing with instead. But NOPE that nigga came outta nowhere FOR REAL 😭😭

[@AnonymouslyAni]

Oh my god my heart skipped like 100 beats when I saw this 😊😏😊😏😊😏

[@maddieh62]

ME TOO 😭😭😭🖐🏼

[@eblalgen]

Best entry into a scene EVER by Mr. McAvoy

[@PendragonWinchester]

I dare you not to fall in love with James McAvoy in this movie.

[@gerganamargaritova5296]

PendragonWinchester It's impossible not to fall in love with him in Becoming Jane (or in Atonement) 😍

[@TheJonesy1957]

When he appeared in the dance with that look of mischief on his face and in the scene where he asks her to run away with him just took my breath away. I find that every film I see with him in it, makes me a bit weak in the knees. He is a brilliant actor. Being a Scot doesn't hurt either.

[@gerganamargaritova5296]

Gayla Smith Being a Scot and those baby blue eyes 😍

[@Jennaslense_]

PendragonWinchester oh..... too late

[@Godsgoodgriefministry]

Too late...I've already fallen😍

[@clowicous]

James Mcavoy, that gaddamn smirk, UGH, I'm going to say it, I don't think I would have liked this movie as much if Mcavoy and his perfect flirtatious acting wasn't in this >

[@carolyestrada3391]

I think the same, I barely saw the movie and I fell in love with his smirk

[@91Rapunzel]

The song fits so well with the emotion of the scene. It starts out kind of tired and ordinary, then when she sees him it comes alive and joyful.

[@Godsgoodgriefministry]

Yes!! Glad I am not the only one that noticed it😊

[@AA-mv9fe]

Omg i was just thinking that , the moment mcavoy appeared the whole tone changed matching the change of feelings for both of them ❤️

[@maddieh62]

Ik the music behind them dancing, especially when lefroy first appears is so magical it’s like a Disney movie 😂😂

[@maddieh62]

McAvoy* auto correct lmaooo

[@lucavegetti8117]

Where can I find this song? In the whole soundtrack on spotify this single song is missing!

[@amoechan2455]

Oh my gosh, the smile of James at 1:19 melts me.

[@isabellabuford9028]

Amoe Chan thank god im not the only one.

[@emeraldradiancemadinamunawwara]

No, you're not.

[@emiliesv2767]

Me too lol 😍

[@AnonymouslyAni]

Me too😭

[@jenniferp403]

Yep

[@fancy0face]

James McAvoy is marvellous...you can tell he really *cares* about what he does in his roles - his chemistry with other actors is always so authentic.

[@yediveren771]

The language of the eyes is the best language.

[@rachelyscollazo6815]

Did anyone notice that this dance only tells their love story from beginning to end? Jane had a life where she could not do what she wanted because of the society's system and her economic status, dancing in a disillusioned and unhappy way being pushed to be with someone she does not love, just for money. Tom appears and it is when her dance comes to life, a romance awakens in them that they do everything to be together despite the fact that she must be dancing with another, the circumstances that surround him, the dancers and their families. However, there comes a time when being together and holding hands, they observe each other in anguish, because it is not enough to be in love and the circumstances are stronger that end up separating and return to the same place, only with them being able to look at each other from a distance knowing that they can never be together. That is the power of analysis. Sad, but it's a beautiful movie.

[@DayneandtheStars]

Wow... great analysis! I would never had thought that, it makes total sense!!

[@Tspfulloflove]

Wow. Beautifully thought out

[@serenagutierrez395]

Wow!

[@shresthamukherjee6591]

Such a mesmerising analysis!!

[@pontshopriscilla]

You would make a great English teacher ❤️

[@elenadivoli]

I love how the music express bith Jane's and Tom's feeling when she sees him and they dance along... When they first see each other the cello add this speacial harmony the show happiness of realising each others presence. And the violin's hight note after a little is amazing!!!!!! Of is unnecessary to mension how these AMAZING actors manage to show such feelings!!!!!

[@KS-2317]

+Helena Divoli this is what i thought !!!

[@elenadivoli]

God I read my comment again and it barally make sence. Good job for finding out what I was saying! :p

[@PepinaBailarina]

His little smirk at 1:19 and the way her face brightens entirely at 1:24 just make me melt EVERY TIME. I love this movie.

[@ingghri]

I die everytime I see that cute little smile at 1:20 :)

[@emeraldradiancemadinamunawwara]

That WASN'T a "cute little smile" that was a bloody smirk of ruin and disaster! My poor little heart.

[@gerganamargaritova5296]

Emerald Radiance "A bloody smirk of ruin and disaster" - brilliant! James McAvoy is a master of that kind of smirks 😁

[@flala2261]

Gergana Margaritova Yesssss! He ABSOLUTELY is that! 👏👏 😂 🥰💘

[@gerganamargaritova5296]

@@flala2261 Isn't he? I've always had a soft spot for him - ever since Atonement 😊 And when I hear his Scottish accent...

[@realized98]

this is my most favourite movie scene of all time

[@abcd-jk4zb]

I wish I could watch this scene again for the first time. My heart skips a beat when James ennters and then Anne's reaction immediately after that makes my cry.

[@SaleemAhmad-nm4jn]

the way .... he entered.. ..it was marvelous.......extremelely well written....and off course.......marvelously peformed!!

[@hajirahf4185]

I have watched and re-watched this movie and I find every time that my heart is both made and shattered by their love. Oh, poor Jane. How agonizing it must be to live without love.

[@teletub6148]

I always have a pack of tissues ready ;-;

[@ארציבנקר-ל8ע]

Im married and very hapy.its all in gods hands

[@רונןרזיאל-נ4ח]

Its for your dic...?

[@justmemai]

What's truly amazing is that all the girls who are in love with this scene (myself included) can find such romance and flirtatiousness and deep feelings in such a small thing as a dance, because the dance, in our minds, is not a small thing. It is a glorious thing when shared between two people who love each other. Now, the only matter that needs to be settled is how guys don't watch this and think to themselves, "Wow, girls like this stuff. I should be like that guy!"

[@zimwivez]

One of the best moments of all time. And one of the most heartbreaking cinematic love stories.

[@charveeagrawal1274]

I was quite shocked when James entered into the scene first I thought that she was just dreaming his presence.....I love James McAvoy...

[@AlphieLJ]

Best use of a dance scene in all period drama movies or TV. Best dance scene EVER.

[@theColouringPage]

I love this movie. I don't care what anyone says about it.

[@gknip0]

why? has the movie received bad critique? :O I think it's good too

[@theColouringPage]

Yeah. People were saying that its extremely inaccurate and talking about Anne Hathaway and her accent and just general nonesense. But that's ok because I love it and you love it and that's all that matters

[@JesMarieBlondieJones]

I really need these two to do another movie together, their chemistry is off the chain. And when James shows up every time unexpectedly my heart skips a beat. I just love it, I fell madly in love with his character in this movie.

[@jiatianyun90]

i just watch this over and over again...and McAvoy is just sooo cute!!!!!

[@galitbaram3129]

What a masterful use of music and how cleverly it reflects Jane’s mood and emotions. When she is dancing with Wisely, bored and listless, the music sounds flat, out of balance. And when she finds herself facing Lefroy, all her senses awakened, the harsh sound of the steps on the parquet floor suddenly fade, and the music becomes rich and balanced. Beautiful.

[@monmothma3358]

I think we might just perceive the music differently after the emotional change. I checked again, but I can't hear any difference, the steps on the floor don't fade

[@danaemcburney4160]

@@monmothma3358 I listened to it again without looking. The footsteps and the rustle of the crowd DO fade out as Jane and Tom dance. Also the music becomes richer and more layered. I'm not enough of a music person to detail what's going on with it, but pre-Tom it sounds more like a 4-piece orchestra and with Tom it sounds like a larger orchestra.

[@helenjones2678]

The most beautiful and romantic dance; glorious music and gorgeous Jane and Tom! A transient, unexpected and exquisite moment of passion. I’ve got the film and watch it a ridiculous amount of times!! 😀 -And this is the best part! 🌸💜❤️💙

[@aprilshowers1271]

This kills me, she looks so bored and dejected before he comes in and then she literally can't keep the smile off her face! Amazing acting! Wisley at 1:33 like "ok what's so funny all of a sudden"

[@jacqueline7530]

It is impossible to not fall in love with James Mcavoy in this movie.He is just so charming.

[@serraylmaz3187]

I watched it over and over again and looked for Tom in the ball room before his entrance after finding out that he is going to show up. He just came out of nowhere. He was like magic.

[@wtvlily]

when mcavoy apears from nowhere i lose myself in those eyes god! mcavoy is my dream man!

[@roxiroxi4181]

So handsome man and full of passion...a dream!

[@flower_girl4983]

I think at the beginning she's desperately looking for him in the crowd of many nameless faces. She's looking for that familiar face that somehow might quicken the time at this horrendous gathering. Desperately glancing about, not even sure herself what she's looking for, but she knows she want him. And there came he, to the rescue of her, with hint of a smile. Oh how she has come to love that smile, that smile that light up this dull, preposterous party. At last she felt content, and complete somehow, gazing about at her rescuer-with pleading eyes full of love. The love she had expressed for the first time, to her surprised he returned it with an amused and lovely smile again. So began the dance, in rhyme older than time.

[@lalawxby6109]

I love how he just surprised her like that. From James McAvoy that is so priceless!!! 😍😍😍😘😘😘

[@jenniferp403]

The acting in this scene is PHENOMENAL!! Every time I watch it, I feel ALL the feels. And the music is perfect!

[@jenniferp403]

Same!!

[@k.f203]

I think I forgot to breathe for a sec when James Mcavoy entered. it was juST SO UNEXPECTED AND LIKE. A WONDERFULLY SMOOTH ENTRANCE??

[@TeamTooMany]

I remember when I saw this in the theater the crowd cheered when Tom appeared. Such a great scene.

[@yaycookiz]

everything about this scene is perfect. it has such details that makes it never get old....

[@JennaLoomar]

I am convinced it's his hair

[@ss45247]

And the fact that his nose isnt stuck in a smartphone screen.

[@TheLisergicQueen]

The power of a look..a seductive play between two lovers...priceles:) amazing movie

[@surrealgamingita4813]

Una scena meravigliosa! La prima volta che la vidi ho avuto un tuffo al cuore... gli attori fantastici!

[@vagabonnrose]

I love that feeling when you are completely in love with someone and just a look changes everything! :) That look when its like you share a secret only you and he knows and the world is oblivious!!! That look when your insides melt just by seeing him!!!! Love this movie! Thanks for posting!

[@gerganamargaritova5296]

Have you noticed that the moment they find themselves face to face the music gets louder and all the surrounding noises are lowered as if they are the only ones in the ball room. Almost like in 2005 version of Pride & Prejudice you may say - only that this scene is much more emotive (it's James after all ❤)

[@Berlinerkatze]

my heart stops everytime when james mcavoy is there ...

[@nicoledelafuente8849]

I've watched this movie 100 times and I always cry like a baby

[@hellokatya]

when he appear and see her

[@fionaautumn]

I wish we still had balls like this!

[@AndrewHoward]

There are. Look up English Country Dancing. Plus, the dances are called.

[@karolaalorak2817]

I'd love to to see this scene for the first time again.

[@emeraldradiancemadinamunawwara]

Never have I ever felt so utterly ruined watching a movie scene as I did at that bloody smirk (01:19-01:21) of disaster! My poor little heart.

[@noorhalcuellar]

I'd gladly exchange the Whip Nae Nae, Gangnam Style and all our crappy modern dances in exchange to be able to dance like this.

[@valeriaalejandra4653]

That's exactly what I think

[@natashacastello8775]

noorhalcuellar do you know the name of the music of the dence? Who write this music ? (sorry my english not is good )

[@catherinehamilton9302]

It is called "Hole in the Wall"

[@lullabysorrow5746]

Ugh i knowwww! But it will never happen ;~;

[@kleiberfan9509]

Wholeheartedly agree

[@MHScrat]

This is one of my favourite scenes! :D Just the fact that Tom is completely not there, and then suddenly he is and just the intimate way they dance, I just LOVE IT!!! And its JAMES MCAVOY so its doubly awesome :P

[@AnonymouslyAni]

Couldn't agree more

[@EricEdwards7788]

I love this movie very much. This is my favorite part.

[@vampdgurl867]

his smile at 1.20 kills me everytime,,,,,

[@satwikasarkar]

I have watched this scene many times.. But every time I see the smirk after the unexpected entry at 1:19, I smile and blush like Anne's character LOL

[@Ashley-xd9ik]

Dancing like this would suck, unless it was with James McAvoy :)

[@cl3019]

Am I the only one who can’t watch this movie again mainly because I just can’t go through the heart break all over again??

[@curlychapina]

Same. I cannot even listen to the OST song "Runaways" without crying :(

[@catherinedubrovna7756]

Hahaha he couldnt take his eyes of her...sweet

[@MsFortunagirl]

That bloody smirk...

[@kotek9626]

I love Anne but James is amazing in this scene !

[@revanelson8810]

I love their chemistry in the movie - amazing.

[@kizzy2874]

I love this scene. In the beginning her eyes are searching for him hoping he is there. She is longing for real love and meaning in the dreary soulless environment she is in, where status and power are the only prized attributes. In the first part of the dance she is awkward and lifeless wanting it to end, then when she sees lafroy she comes to life! His smile saying he feels the same when seeing her. This is what love is, finding someone who makes us excited for life and brings us joy in a world that can be wearisome. Someone who makes your face light up like this. A vivid colour in a black and white existence.

[@calidemarce1301]

You’ve described this beautifully! Thank you ❤️

[@rozannab9701]

The moment he enters the dance literally took my breath away ❤️

[@jade2nightwing]

i love the look they give one other while they dance. you can just see the love

[@yazhini7985]

I'm smiling and blushing from the moment Mcavoy appeared.

[@clowicous]

When they met eyes, oh gawd my life!!! Dying over here, mcavoy was a wonderful actor here, got the romance and everything down! I'm melting!!!

[@dreamerdreamerdreamer]

James Mcavoy, devuélveme el corazón que me robaste con esta maldita escena!!

[@Nocturnal_Fae]

I was going through a painful breakup when I discovered this movie and it healed me so much! I watched it obsessively and although it’s heartbreaking in the end, it truly helped me go through my pain at that time ❤❤❤

[@13243546abcdef]

This scene made me suddenly realise the very importance of eye contact...that moment *you all know what I'm talking about* is the very definition of chemistry, and my favourite in the whole movie~

[@cristinabednarz8557]

That smile and look he gives her just makes me melt! My husband gives me that same look and smile and I love it!😍😍❤❤

[@zoyaayeshakhan5577]

I'm so happy for u dear !! Hope u two stay with each other together forever🤗🤗

[@tabitha3706]

the best ball scene in movie history EVER!

[@shamisculinarymadhouse5900]

He is. Way TOO CUTE and actually really really handsome

[@Estrella21]

I love this scene! I wasn't expecting him to show up and my heart nearly exploded when he appeared!

[@marymadisonbajao3325]

Really love this movie....I like how they go with the story.😍

[@ashton7390]

Absolutely love this movie, but this seen though...😍

[@ashton7390]

*scene

[@Anna-po7kh]

That smile😁

[@courtneybel661]

I love it!! from 1:17 on. James Mcavoy is gorgeous! Thank you for uploading this :)

[@xXxMelodyxXx18]

1:18 forever my favorite part 😩❤️🫠 This song has been stuck in my head all day! I can’t stop humming it had to look the scene up lol 😂

[@ladycassidy4u]

A great movie and I´m totally in love with James McAvoy. Thanks so much....

[@srdladybug]

I just went to a regency weekend and we learned this dance during the ball. It is truly a beautiful piece. And hard to learn i kept going the wrong direction lol.

[@JuliettaHerbst]

Damn, I love this scene SO much!! I can't hardly stand his sweet little smiles and looks... And I also love this feeling - that the whole world is changing as soon as HE is around you! :-)

[@RioAngelica]

The guy I'm in love with looks exactly like James McAvoy.... and the look that James gives Anne in this movie is a look he's given me many times. It breaks my heart to see this because we had to break up, but I still love him so much....

[@charveeagrawal1274]

you are so lucky you had a boyfriend who looks like James McAvoy because I love him soo much

[@animelover5076]

when i watched this for the first time i was watching it with my all my girl friends and at that bit where he spinned into the dance you could hear every one of us take in a breath lol oh and a little tip for the men, if a girl looks at you like that when you take her by suprise, she adores you :)

[@joyandpeacefullaughter5307]

Without saying a word, this scene speaks so much. As soon as he appears her face lights up and they can only see each other. So lovely.

[@lovegoodju]

Beautiful and perfect movie, I love so much! I can watch 1000 times and I always cry deeply. Sweet and delicate, without a doubt my favorite romance movie and this is my favorite scene!

[@JT-hs9or]

Best dance scene in period movies. EVER.

[@DayneandtheStars]

I know there is a lot of talk about that smirk (but seriously... wow 😍), but I can't be the only one that noticed the way McAvoy looks away from her on the last moment of the dance (2:08). His serious and almost grave expression are such a strong contrast to the playful and carefree energy he brings when he first appears in the dance. During the last 30 seconds or so of the dance (when they are walking together and his hand is on her back) neither of them is smiling anymore, and I think it was a very nice way the movie showed the transition from flirtation to love. The playful banter that ruled the first part of their relationship suddenly becomes the more serious and intense love (and the sacrifices and hardships that come with it) that ruled the second part. When McAvoy blinks to look away from her, lips slightly parted as if surprised (2:08), it feels like he just realized how much he came to love her and is very surprised by the force of his emotion

[@jezzkuzz]

He's so gentle and sweet with her, and so careless with that other girl. gossh. i am in lloooooooooooooove.

[@SuperSoulSeeker]

Love how he just pops in out of nowhere and puts a smile on her face.

[@Godsgoodgriefministry]

"I love you Tom, no I love you Jane, no I you, no I you." This is what I always imagine them silently saying to each other during the turns near the end of the dance 😍😍

[@mckennaomoruyi9526]

This dance had more chemistry than their first

[@Jennaslense_]

1:20 when you se your crush and the room lights up

[@Loveydovey-k1o]

These eyes of Thomas....1:20 I am in ecstasy when I imagine eyes of man like Thomas who loves me and wants me

[@sophiathorsen5885]

Omg it’s so obvious there is feelings involved in this scene! From the moment Lefroy shows up, Jane doesn’t have eyes for anyone but him! I feel a little bad for Hathaway! But gosh that hand on the small of her back, she would be SO aware of it! And those constant glances gosh growing love, hope and the reassurance of the return of feelings! 🤩😍🥰

[@monmothma3358]

The payoff in this scene is even bigger (if at all possible) when you see it with the previous one. Jane has been tirelessly and feverishly looking for Tom (McAvoy), ever since she arrived at the ball. He's been all she could think of - yet he's been nowhere to be seen. At this point, she's given up, which is why she looks so lifeless. Resigned to her prison of societal expectations. And THEN Tom shows up.

[@Calenethuil2]

The name of this English country dance is Hole in the Wall. The music fits, although it's usually played faster. They also changed the second half of the steps to give Jane and Lefroy more interaction time. Nevertheless I love to dance that one during our Jane Austen balls and I always love to try and recreate the smooth dance progressions that McAvoy does here. It's really magical to dance to the tune with a live orchestra and with everyone wearing regency costumes.

[@Ashley-xd9ik]

My favorite scene in the movie!

[@dianabrisset5865]

Splendid. ...so well done! Henry Purcell music is exquisite !

[@tenkoc]

The music is called "Hornpipe from Abdelazer Suite" by Henry Purcell

[@imeda716]

Oh dear. Thank you! ☺️

[@samanthaaparicio2751]

I just love James McAvoy...can't anyone look at me like that...fuck

[@SerenaColdwell]

Fun fact: this song and corresponding dance is actually a real English country dance from 1698 called Hole in the Wall. You can find the sheet music and dance steps online under Playford's Dancing Master: the Compleat Guide