Jane Eyre in Director Cary Fukunaga’s interpretation is a story of a woman who discovers the secret of her employer. Mia Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland) and Michael Fassbender (Inglourious Basterds) make this romantic drama based on Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel come to life. Jane Eyre, an orphan, finds work at Thornfield House, where she works as a governess for wealthy Edward Rochester. But, Jane senses that dark secrets are being kept. For my money, this is the most engaging version of Jane Eyre I’ve seen. Of the roughly 17 movies made of Jane Eyre, this production captures the essence of Jane’s complicated character the best. GRADE: A
Interesting; you seem to like this more than most of the critics did.
I’ve never been a huge fan of Jane, book or character. I did like what Jean Rhys did with the story in WIDE SARGASSO SEA. They should film that one next.
There’s no denying the story of JANE EYRE is a downer, Jeff. But it generates fascination in the unique character of an unusual woman.
My only critique was we should have seen more of Bertha. Or at least heard more of her. Megan didn’t like it much but the person she went with did. It either grabs you or it doesn’t.
And it grabbed me. Did Diane like it?
Diane likes any movie with a strong woman character in it, Patti.
Best version was SCTV’s Jane Airhead. Rochester talked like Jack Benny’s valet.
I’ll have to check YouTube for this, Bob.
I’m with Jeff, Eyre has never been one I liked, book or film. None of the Bronte books that I read (3 of them, I think) were any better than a struggle just to keep turning the pages. I much prefer Austen.
I’m a big fan of Charlotte Bronte’s VILLETTE, Rick. It’s a wonderful novel!