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

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.

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

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

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

Best entry into a scene EVER by Mr. McAvoy

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.

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

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 >

When McAvoy comes I'm always losing it GOd

The language of the eyes is the best language.

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.

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.

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

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!!!!!

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.

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!"

this is my most favourite movie scene of all time

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.

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

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

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.

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"

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

I am convinced it's his hair

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

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

That bloody smirk...

I wish we still had balls like this!

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 ❤)

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

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.

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

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

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~

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.

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!!!

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

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!

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

when he appear and see her

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

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! 🌸💜❤️💙

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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....

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

I love Anne but James is amazing in this scene !

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 :)

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! :-)

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 ❤❤❤

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.

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

the best ball scene in movie history EVER!

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

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

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

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

"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 😍😍

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

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

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

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

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

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! 🤩😍🥰

not a chance ... I smiled all the way ... and almost got hick-ups by that lovely chemistry between them ...

2:00-2:06 it almost like the world stopped for a while -3 god I wish I could fall in such a love

@ 1:44 it's amazing how a simple gesture can evoke such emotion

Its all boring....and then SWOOSH! There he is!!

oh my...just the way he holds her uggh it just makes me love him!!! i love this scene so much!

I love this man

My favorite scene in the movie!

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!

His little smirk God take my soul

1:16 always gets me 😍

love this movie I love James McAvoy

1:18 and i am dead

everything about this scene is perfect

That half-lipped smile he gave her wen he appeared-I wet my pants